Biology
Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics)
English Composition or Literature
History (World, U.S., or Government)
Foreign Language (Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL))
Visual/Performing Arts
The position requires an individual with passion, engaging teaching
practices, and knowledge to motivate and challenge students to
develop skills necessary for college success. We seek instructors
who can develop a strong curriculum that addresses students' needs,
interests, abilities, and curiosities.
Each course will be defined by:
- Class sizes of 5-20 students
- $200 supplies budget
- Enrichment instruction, group work, and real-world application
of concepts taught
- Experiential learning, interactive curriculum, foundational
development, problem-solving skills, presentation of novel
concepts, basic adult life skills, and project-based learning
activities
- Pre- and post-assessments
Compensation
- Academic Year - STEM Courses: $75.00 per hour
- Academic Year - Non-STEM Courses: $50.00 per hour
- Summer Term - All Disciplines: $40.00 per hour
Please note: The Summer Term rate reflects a modified structure to
accommodate a significantly higher volume of weekly instructional
and preparation hours compared to the standard academic year.
Job Summary
The Instructor will teach academic and enrichment courses to high
school students participating in the Mills Institute @ Northeastern
University Upward Bound Program. This position is responsible for
developing and implementing engaging curriculum, fostering academic
success, supporting college readiness, and creating a productive
learning environment for low-income, first-generation college-bound
students.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Develop and implement effective units, lessons, and classroom
activities
- Organize classroom systems and procedures and manage student
behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
- Support classroom systems and procedures established by
classroom teachers
- Design and implement a course syllabus that effectively
outlines monthly concepts covered, in-class work, group work,
projects, and post-assessment activities
- Establish classroom management policies and procedures needed
to maintain a productive classroom environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of and support the Mills Institute @
Northeastern University Upward Bound mission, vision, value
statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating
instructions, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical
behavior
- Participate in instructional staff meetings from 9:00 a.m. to
9:30 a.m. before the instructional day begins
- Attend teacher orientation and planning sessions, program
activities, and final evaluation closing sessions
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program
Director
Minimum Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching related subjects
- Minimum of 2 years of direct experience working with or
teaching low-income, first-generation college-bound students
- Thorough knowledge of the subject matter and skill acquisition
in the subject being taught
- Demonstrated proficiency in related fields and proficiency with
computers
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development, learning
modalities, and teaching styles
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to challenges
facing low-income and first-generation students
- Ability to effectively work with students from diverse
academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic
backgrounds
- Ability to understand and enforce all Mills Institute @
Northeastern University Upward Bound Program policies
Preferred
- Teaching Credential or active pursuit of a Teaching
Credential
- Experience teaching in the Oakland Unified School District
Required Documents
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.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
Pay Rate:
$40/hr - $75/hr
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Oakland-CA/Upward-Bound-Academic-Instructor_R141091
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