Jobs at UMass Dartmouth

OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Upward Bound Summer Teacher

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Upward Bound

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS:  N/A    

SALARY: $35.00/hour - depending on experience  

FLSA STATUS: Exempt   

REPORTS TO: Director of Upward Bound and Program Coordinator

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To provide instruction in a six-week summer residential program to students of diverse, non-traditional backgrounds and seek to promote the total growth of the student as a primary objective.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and teach high school level curriculum in appropriate subject matter.
• Plan and Develop pre and post testing in your specialized field
• Provide tutorial assistance to students.
• Document and prepare written reports on student’s progress. (Preference Spanish, Portuguese, or Financial Literacy).
• Enforce all Upward Bound rules and regulations.
• Assist in supervision at program events and activities.
• Assist the director with other functions as required for program effectiveness.
• Participate in teacher orientation prior before summer program
• Attend weekly 1 hour staff meetings
• Complete a final evaluation for each student.
• Other program related duties, as assigned by the Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in the respective discipline preferred
• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of successful teaching experience, preferably with high school students.
• OTHER:  Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of low-income students and disadvantaged youth.

Position starts on June 29, 2026 – July 31, 2026. Teaching responsibilities consist of teaching 4 days a week, and up to 4 subjects in respective disciplines (12 - 18 hours per week).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1. Familiarity dealing with students of diverse, non-traditional backgrounds.
   2. Massachusetts Teacher Certification
   3. Teaching experience, preferably with urban youth and those with disparate learning needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to develop and teach high school-level classes in the respective discipline (Spanish, Portuguese, Finance).
• Ability to tutor students.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Proven ability to effectively manage a classroom of “at risk” students.
• Demonstrated strong academic preparation for the relevant field of instruction.
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts Core Standards preferred, or a willingness to be acquainted with standards.

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.   

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will be immediate and ongoing until the position is filled.