Upward Bound Summer Instructor

UMass Boston • Franklin, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Upward Bound summer instructors are responsible for planning and implementing dynamic, engaging, empowering project-based courses as part of our 6-week residential summer program. The coursework and classroom environment should encourage and reward reflection, revision, and improvement. Curriculum: Instructors design their own curriculum that matches and supports Upward Bound’s teaching and learning goals. Courses should incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy, project-based learning, student-centered learning, service learning/community action projects, and multicultural perspectives. Each course should focus on one overarching project that guides the content and skills you want students to learn and apply. Students may work in groups or individually on the class project and present the project at Family Day on the last day of the summer program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated teaching philosophy and methods that encourage the development of active and independent learning habits
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement curricula collaboratively

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Teaching experience, preferably with urban youth
• Demonstrated experience with a multi-racial, multi-ethnic population

Responsibilities

• Must be able to participate in staff orientation
• Determine appropriate and feasible final project for summer project showcase
• Work collaboratively with the other instructors to ensure that courses are integrated
• Participate in weekly teacher meetings
• Complete midterm evaluations of student progress
• Complete final evaluations of students
• Communicate student progress to summer staff, administrative staff, and students’ families
• Weekly 1-1 check-ins with students who are not performing to capacity
• Attend and participate in Family Day, the summer-end celebration in the evening of August 4th

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time