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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Upward Bound Programs (UBP), is seeking Instructors for the 5 Summer Academy, which will be held June – August 1.
Upward Bound Programs is a federally funded program at Penn State that prepares low-income, first-generation high school students for future success in college.
The UB Summer Academy plans to host approximately students for in-person and virtual instruction and programming during a week – three weeks that will offer a taste of college life as well as assistance with academic courses.
Responsibilities for this position include:
Deliver specific content area instruction that promotes effective learning skills and mentoring.Instructors will deliver approximately - hours of instruction per course.Attend professional development and orientation programming beginning in April through the start of the Summer Academy in June.Instructors will attend approximately - hours of professional development the Summer Academy begins.Creating a course scope and sequence to be delivered to Upward Bound Curriculum and Pedagogy Coordinator by June 1, 5.Planning historically and culturally relevant and responsive lessons for diverse high school students from across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.Build authentic, meaningful, and professional relationships with high school students.Maintaining all course materials.Attending all scheduled course sessions.Maintaining attendance records.Attending Instructor Hours during student Orientation during the first week of the program.Escorting students to and from Lunch on teaching days.Communicating efficiently and clearly with all Upward Bound staff and Residential Mentors.Instructors are encouraged to use inquiry-based teaching methods, field trips and activities, and other creative means to support their lessons.
An interest in incorporating a Social Justice theme into curriculum is highly desired.
Instructors are needed in the following high school content areas:
Critical Reading and WritingMath – including Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trig/Pre-Calc, and CalculusScience – including Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physics, and EngineeringWorld LanguagesElectives, including art and other courses not listed above.Candidates who have a bachelor’s degree with relevant teaching experience, are an undergraduate student majoring in Education or related field, or an undergraduate student with extensive teaching assistant experience are preferred.
Applicants should possess excellent written/oral communication skills and must be committed to helping underrepresented students realize their potential.
Candidates are required to have a current background check on record with the University at the time of hire and/or beginning work with minors as well as appropriate clearances for adults working with minors: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check.
Failure to submit clearances the Summer Academy will result in an immediate dismissal.
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The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms.
We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.
We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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