What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Academic Instructor, TRiO Upward Bound (Grant-Funded) position at Forsyth Technical Community College?
Forsyth Technical Community College is committed to student success and academic excellence. The Upward Bound Summer Program Residential Counselor will provide guidance and support to students participating in the federally funded TRiO – Upward Bound programs. These grants serve 120 students—60 from Robert Glenn High School and 60 from North Forsyth High School—who are first-generation college-bound and from income-eligible backgrounds. The goal of the program is to support students in improving their academic performance, increasing retention and graduation rates, understanding the college application process, and enrolling in postsecondary education. This position works closely with Upward Bound Academic Coordinators at Robert Glenn and North Forsyth High Schools, as well as TRiO Upward Bound central office staff.
- This is a grant-funded position with a stipend of $2400, distributed in two payments of $1,200 each.
- Selected candidates must commit to the entire Summer Academy, including the Preparation Period (June 16, 2025 – June 20, 2025) and the Summer Academy (June 23, 2025 – July 25, 2025).
- Instructors are required to work monday-Friday between the hours of 9am-3pm not to exceed 15 hours a week.
- Bachelor’s degree in English or related field
- Knowledge of working with low-income, first-generation students with disabilities and/or students from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge and/or experience working in a collegiate and high school environment.
- Ability to work in a diverse environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software.
- Experience of working or knowledge of the TRIO programs.
- Professional and/or personal experience overcoming barriers like those of Project participants.
- Bi-lingual Skills (Spanish- English)
- Ability to relate with students of multicultural backgrounds; be approachable, patient, and friendly.
- Proficiency in using educational technology and resources for teaching purposes.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Dependable and committed to helping students.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate and inspire student.
- Help tutor students in various subjects.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor for student
- Possess experience working with diverse constituents.
- Knowledge and experience with de-escalation techniques.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop lesson plans: Design comprehensive lesson plans that align with NC Standard Course of Study. Incorporate various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, group activities, and multimedia resources, to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Track student academic progress.
- Foster a positive “Rigorous” learning environment.
- Assist with workshops and activities that support skills development, motivation, college, career, and life readiness.
- Provide individualized instructions.
- Help maintain documentation for federally funded grant programs.
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
- The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
- The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
- The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
- The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.
- College Classroom
- Campus Environment
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
01/21/2025
Close Date
04/30/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
If you have trouble, please call HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.
