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Summer Academic Instructor

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Summer Academic Instructor
Classification Title Hourly Temporary (HT)
Benefits Eligibility
Department Upward Bound
Job Description
The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Upward Bound is a pre-college program for students in grades 9-12. Academic courses and advising, career internships, and social/cultural activities are provided to develop and enrich the skills of the Upward Bound student.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Teach 10 – 20 hours per week.
  • Develop pre/post tests and class objectives and syllabus.
  • Plan, develop, and implement the class curriculum and weekly turn-in lesson plans.
  • Complete midterm and final evaluations on each student.
  • Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents.
  • Ability to demonstrate mature judgment and moral and ethical behavior
  • Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
  • Regularly communicate student progress.
  • Punctuality and the ability to meet deadlines are essential functions of this job.
  • Participate in orientation and staff meetings that will begin as early as June 16, 2025


Summer session dates are June 16 to July 24, 2025.
Qualifications
Qualifications
  • Secondary Education Teaching Certificate for academic classes preferred
  • One (1) year or more experience teaching curriculum relating to open position preferred
  • Experience working with diverse populations, specifically low-income and potential first-generation college students preferred
  • Willingness and availability to participate in pre-planning meetings
  • Relevant technology skills and device for virtual and/or in person instruction
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves lifting over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities with students. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2023-136AR
Job Posting Open Date 01/24/2025
Job Posting Close Date 04/12/2025
Open Until Filled No
Is this position available for sponsorship No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/4217

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Which area(s) are you qualified to teach?
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Foreign Language and Culture
    • English 9-12
    • History
    • Algebra I
    • Algebra II
    • Physics
    • Psychology
    • Pre-Calculus
    • Calculus
    • Statistics
    • Geometry
    • English Language Learner
  2. * Are you able to work the full program's dates? (June 17 -July 25)
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If not, which dates are potential conflicts?

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. References
Optional Documents