What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upward Bound Summer 25 Instructor (temporary) position at Northeastern University?
About The Opportunity
POSITION TITLE: Upward Bound Summer 24 Instructor (temporary)
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHPS:
Reports to: MCUB Director, MCUB Associate Director
Summary Of Position:
The Mills Institute at Northeastern University Upward Bound (MCUB) TRIO Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. MCUB is designed to enhance the academic skills of low-income first-generation college-bound high school students in the Oakland and West Contra Costa Unified School District with the goal that participants will pursue post-secondary education. TRiO is funded by the U. S. Department of Education. The Summer Enrichment Program will provide academic instruction in core subjects: English, Sciences, and Mathematics. MCUB will also provide courses and workshops exploring various topics: Life Skills, Study Skills, College Preparation, Career Exploration, and Cultural Awareness.
Summer Enrichment Program Description
The MCUB Program offers a six-week summer academic enrichment program for students entering grades 9th-12th. The MCUB summer program will be conducted on the Mills College Campus. Staff orientations will likely take place June 10th from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Instruction for the MCUB Summer Program is scheduled to begin Monday, June 16th and continues through Thursday, July 25th. The daily instructional schedule is 1:30pm-3:30pm, Monday –Thursday (Two 60-minute periods). Also, instructors will cover a tutoring period from 3:40pm to 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
There will be no programming on June 19th and July 7th.
The Mills Institute at Northeastern University Upward Bound (MCUB) TRIO Program is currently seeking 5 highly motivated, knowledgeable, creative, engaging, student focused, experienced educators to teach academic courses in English, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, and/or Physics. Courses will be taught to students in high school students in rising 9th-12th grades. The positions require someone who has passion, innovation, and knowledge to motivate and challenge students to generate skills necessary for college success. We seek instructors who can develop strong curriculum that addresses students’ needs, interests, abilities, and curiosities in the subject.
Each Course Will Be Defined By:
Additional Information:
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of belonging, please see https://belonging.northeastern.edu/.
The hourly rate is $40.00
Position Type
Temporary
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Rate:
$40.00/hr
POSITION TITLE: Upward Bound Summer 24 Instructor (temporary)
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHPS:
Reports to: MCUB Director, MCUB Associate Director
Summary Of Position:
The Mills Institute at Northeastern University Upward Bound (MCUB) TRIO Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. MCUB is designed to enhance the academic skills of low-income first-generation college-bound high school students in the Oakland and West Contra Costa Unified School District with the goal that participants will pursue post-secondary education. TRiO is funded by the U. S. Department of Education. The Summer Enrichment Program will provide academic instruction in core subjects: English, Sciences, and Mathematics. MCUB will also provide courses and workshops exploring various topics: Life Skills, Study Skills, College Preparation, Career Exploration, and Cultural Awareness.
Summer Enrichment Program Description
The MCUB Program offers a six-week summer academic enrichment program for students entering grades 9th-12th. The MCUB summer program will be conducted on the Mills College Campus. Staff orientations will likely take place June 10th from 10:30 am to 4 pm. Instruction for the MCUB Summer Program is scheduled to begin Monday, June 16th and continues through Thursday, July 25th. The daily instructional schedule is 1:30pm-3:30pm, Monday –Thursday (Two 60-minute periods). Also, instructors will cover a tutoring period from 3:40pm to 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
There will be no programming on June 19th and July 7th.
The Mills Institute at Northeastern University Upward Bound (MCUB) TRIO Program is currently seeking 5 highly motivated, knowledgeable, creative, engaging, student focused, experienced educators to teach academic courses in English, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, and/or Physics. Courses will be taught to students in high school students in rising 9th-12th grades. The positions require someone who has passion, innovation, and knowledge to motivate and challenge students to generate skills necessary for college success. We seek instructors who can develop strong curriculum that addresses students’ needs, interests, abilities, and curiosities in the subject.
Each Course Will Be Defined By:
- Small classes (up to 25 students)
- Daily in-class instruction, group work, real-world application of concepts taught, quizzes
- Pre & post assessments
- Instructors are given 12 off-site prep hours for each class taught.
- Develop a course proposal/set of lesson plans that state goals/objectives, student learning outcomes, methods needed to obtain goals/objectives/outcomes.
- Design and implement a course syllabus that effectively outlines daily concepts covered, in-class & homework assignments, quizzes, group work, projects, pre/post assessment.
- Establish classroom management policies and procedures needed to maintain a productive, engaging classroom environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and support of MCUB mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
- At the conclusion of the course, the instructor will write a narrative evaluation on each student.
- Participate in MCUB weekly staff meetings.
- Attend instructor orientation/planning sessions and program activities.
- Thorough knowledge of subject matter and skill acquisition in subject being taught
- Knowledgeable of California Content standards for subject area (academic courses)
- Knowledge of child/adolescent development and different learning styles
- Skills and knowledge to effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds
- Ability to understand and enforce all MCUB Program policies
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred candidate holds Teaching Credential or working towards Teaching Credential.
- Minimum 2 years experience teaching in related subject.
- Minimum 2 years direct working relationship/or teaching low-income, first-generation college-bound students.
- Strong preference given to Oakland Unified School District teachers.
- Requires passing fingerprinting and a background check.
- Requires certificate of completion of Mandated Reporting Training within the last year.
Additional Information:
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of belonging, please see https://belonging.northeastern.edu/.
The hourly rate is $40.00
Position Type
Temporary
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Rate:
$40.00/hr
Salary : $40
