Calculus Teacher, Upward Bound Program

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applicants for an open High School Calculus teaching position in the Upward Bound Program. The successful candidate will teach and tutor high school students in calculus concepts during structured class periods, supplementing and strengthening material from their current math courses.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, or a related field. Experience with high school students or college-preparatory programs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, and/or a related field.
• Experience with high school students or college-preparatory programs preferred.
• Part-time, temporary Fall 2026 role with an hourly wage.

Responsibilities

• Teach and tutor high school students in calculus concepts during structured class periods.
• Supplement and strengthen material covered in current high school mathematics courses.

Skills

Teaching Calculus

Tutoring

High School Students

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Related field

Job description

Wilkes University invites applicants for an open High School Calculus teaching position in the Upward Bound Program. Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO Program that provides support to participants in their preparation for college and ultimately, in their higher education pursuits.

The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the academic component of the program by teaching and tutoring high school students in calculus concepts during structured class periods. The course is designed to supplement and strengthen students' knowledge of material covered in their current high school mathematics courses. A Bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, and/or a related field is required. Experience working with high school students or in a college-preparatory program is preferred.

Please note that this is a part-time, temporary position for Fall 2026 with an hourly wage. Program dates run from September 24th through December 10th, with classes held Thursday evenings from 6:30 P.M. – 8:20 P.M. The hired teacher will be responsible for a minimum of one (1), 50-minute class period each Thursday and will be informed of the schedule ahead of time.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.