Teacher, TRIO Upward Bound (Summer Academy)

Position Summary

The TRIO Upward Bound Program is a federally funded pre-college academic program, designed to motivate, and prepare high school students for college and university work. It's an intensive college preparatory support project designed to provide low-income, first-generation high school students with encouragement and the essential skills to complete high school and earn a postsecondary degree.

Positions available:

• Biology
• Algebra II
• Pre-Calc/Calculus
• Student Success Seminar

KCC Equity Statement

At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:

• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.

Physical Demands

The job responsibilities are performed in a classroom area and during college visits and cultural experience trips. Travel is required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and, may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree
2. Minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience in secondary or postsecondary educational setting

Preferred but not Required

1. Master's degree
2. State of Michigan Secondary Teaching Certification

Proposed Salary

Compensation is $1,352 per class taught.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time.
For more information regarding these positions contact Grindl Williams, Director, TRIO Upward Bound, at 269-565-7988 or 269-967-6084, or williamsg@kellogg.edu. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure all required materials are submitted. Only online applications will be accepted. Any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or email hr@kellogg.edu.

To apply, visit https://jobs.kellogg.edu/postings/3057

External Posting Date

04/23/2026

External Closing Date

05/14/2026

External Closing Time

9:00 a.m. EST

Job Duties

Essential Function: STUDENT INSTRUCTION AND SUCCESS

• Provide instructions and guidance in content area.
• Prescribe techniques and provide materials based on the participants' needs and curriculum requirements.
• Document each participant's progress toward learning objectives and attendance daily.
• Prepare student evaluations and other related reports as requested.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and Awards Ceremony.