"Upward Bound Instructor - Summer"

Job Description Summary

Upward Bound instructors will teach subject material to high school students in the Upward Bound program. Position is required to complete appropriate background checks and training for working with minors on campus.

Job Description

Upward Bound instructors will teach subject material to high school students in the Upward Bound program. Position is required to complete appropriate background checks and training for working with minors on campus.

Instructors will have the responsibility to develop curriculum materials; foster a dynamic, applied and active learning environment; assist students in developing good study skills and habits; and be invested in the Upward Bound objectives of supporting the academic achievement and success of economically-challenged, future first-generation college students. May also serve as a chaperone for field trips.

The position will work up to 10 hours per week including staff training, face-to-face and virtual student instruction, and course prep time for a 6-week period. Staff training will be held in May (TBD) with student programming operating June 8, 2026 through July 13, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equal credential in the specific field of instruction or a related field, and some experience teaching high school students.

Consideration may be given to candidates capable of providing instruction in one of the following subjects areas:

• English/Reading, Composition or similar
• Foreign Language including ASL
• General Mathematics, Algebra, Calculus, Statistics or similar
• Biology, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry or similar
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Health, physical fitness, athletics, nutrition and/or wellness

Consideration may also be given to candidates who can develop opportunities for engaged, creative, student-focused learning both in and out of the traditional classroom setting; have participated or worked in a TRIO program or similar in the past.

• Have a passion for working with first-generation college students or educational access programs

Required Application Documents

Cover letter and resume/CV

Special Instructions

Inquiries may be directed to Ashley Hopkins at hopkinab@miamioh.edu. Review of applications will begin two weeks after posting and continue until filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.