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Job Title: Upward Bound Instructional Staff (Math, Science, English-Trio Upward Bound) - part-time, grant-funded
Department: TRiO/Upward Bound
Work Location: Education Center at Blue Island
Duties: Trio Upward Bound is a federally funded program that provides services designed to improve academic, career, and personal skills to prepare first-generation (neither parent has a four year degree) and low-income high school students to be successful in high school and college. The services are offered during the academic year and the summer. The academic year component consists of after school tutoring and a Saturday Academic Academy. Students will be tutored and take classes and workshops in math, science, English, college/career planning and social development.
Education/Experience: The Upward Bound Math/Science/English instructor must have a Bachelor’s degree in a teaching field, at least three years secondary or college teaching experience, experience teaching students, knowledge of teaching techniques to address diverse learning styles, and the ability to be energetic, creative and enthusiastic in the classroom.
Qualifications: The Upward Bound Math/Science/English instructor will be required to deliver basic skills instruction and supplemental coursework. The main responsibilities will include planning, implementing and evaluating curriculum in the assigned class. Other responsibilities will include assisting students with academic and career goal-setting and planning, providing role modeling for students, and sharing expertise/experiences in classroom presentations/discussions. Chaperoning fieldtrips is optional, but not required. Training will be required.
Position Status: Part Time Temporary
Hours: Approximate hours
English/Math/Science- MTWR – 3:15-5:15 pm.
Temporary Assignment Oct-May
Salary/Wage: $45.00 per hour
Hourly/Salary: Hourly
Benefits: -
Review of Applications Begins: 09/18/2026
Posting Number: AP00586P
Open Date: 09/09/2016
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online and attach a cover letter and resume. Please apply prior to September 18 for best consideration. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on line at jobs.morainevalley.edu only. Questions can be directed to HR. Please contact HR@morainevalley.edu. For specific questions, please note “attention: Upward Bound Director” in your email.
Organization
Moraine Valley Community College is dedicated to ensuring our students gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of a changing world. With nearly 150 programs, expert faculty, state-of-the-art learning facilities, and a vibrant campus culture, you’ll see why we are among the nation’s premier two-year institutions of higher learning.
The Moraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The district has population of about 400,000 people and includes 26 communities.
Recognizing employees are among our most valuable resources, Moraine Valley strives to attract, hire and retain diverse and highly qualified personnel.
Our Human Resources Department is committed to providing professional, prompt and fair services to current and prospective employees. We are excited at the prospect of new personnel sharing their knowledge and expertise within our community and we encourage all to apply for open positions for which they are qualified. The college prides itself on providing an atmosphere that fosters professional and personal growth—one of the many reasons we are recognized as an Avatar HR Solutions Best in Class Employer.
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