Upward Bound Instructor

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Upward Bound Instructor who will advance the institutions proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

The Opportunity

You: Youre passionate about helping students achieve success.

Your mission: At HCC, were committed to preparing students for academic, personal and career success and were looking for someone like you to provide instruction in a subject area such as Math, Science, English, Foreign Language or Life Skills that will help them achieve success.

The program: The Upward Bound program recruits H.I.S.D. students from the 9th and 10th grades in order to aid and encourage them to successfully complete high school, enroll in a post-secondary institution and graduate from that institution. Approximately 80% of Upward Bound students have successfully completed high school and enrolled in an institution of post-secondary education.

Your work: In addition to time spent teaching your subject, youll be advising students on academic and career issues, and assisting them with registration, orientation and assessment as needed. Sensitivity toward students from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, as well as students with disabilities, will be important in this role. Finally, youll keep your eyes open for new ways to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and using innovative methodologies, techniques and delivery methods.

Next steps: If youre excited about helping students achieve success, your next step should be to submit your application today!

SUMMARY

The Upward Bound Instructor is responsible for curriculum materials and augment existing, curriculum in developmental studies (Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, and Life Skills) through traditional, audio-visual, and computer assisted/managed instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other relevant duties may be required.

• Teach Upward Bound students.
• Develop and implement curriculum in the appropriate subject area (Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, and Life Skills).
• Report daily attendance.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of students abilities and needs.
• Evaluate student progress per semester.
• Responsible for weekly lesson plans per subject area.
• Create a positive learning environment that enhances student learning.
• Inform the Project Director of any problems that might hinder the academic success or continued participation of the Upward Bound students in the program.
• Serve as a role model/mentor for Upward Bound students.
• Prepare incident reports as needed to the Director and Assistant Director.
• Maintain classroom discipline.
• Participate in all staff meetings and/or trainings.
• May be asked to chaperone students on field trips.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities list above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

A Bachelors of Behavioral Science, Education or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) to two (2) years experience in teaching and/or counseling of high school students in the appropriate subject area. Three years preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to motivate and relate to disadvantaged students and communicate with parent/guardians, target school personnel and community-based organizations

Knowledge of academic support and developmental services and activities.

Demonstrated ability to successfully work with the targeted population

IBM-PC experience required