English Teacher – TRIO Upward Bound Program

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

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Job summary

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Bronx Community College Upward Bound Program, seeks an English teacher for the academic component. The part-time role requires teaching English - Literature and Composition to high school students on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with occasional virtual sessions.

The ideal candidate is DE-certified in English, has several years of experience with high school youths, and understands TRIO programs; two letters of recommendation

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the Department of Education in English.
• Must have several years of experience working with the high school population.
• Must have some knowledge of TRIO programs.
• Must provide 2 letters of recommendation on business letterhead signed.

Responsibilities

• Must submit a syllabus for classroom instruction for approval prior to the start.
• Teach all levels of English - Literature and Composition.
• Prepare and administer Pre and Post tests.
• Evaluate students' academic needs.
• Produce progress reports/transcripts at the end of the academic year for each student.
• Report to the curriculum coordinator/associate director on any concerns or academic need of student.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English certification

High school experience

TRIO knowledge

Letters of recommendation

Job description

Primary Location:

BRONX C. C. Bargaining Unit: No

General Description:

The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program sponsored by the Department of Education and is designed to identify youths with the potential for education at the post-secondary level. Encourage qualified individuals to complete high school and enroll in a post- secondary institution of their choice. The program provides individual/group counseling, advisement, and technical assistance from 9th - 12th grade in career exploration; education planning; college entrance examinations preparation; admission and financial aid procedures; tutoring; cultural and motivational development, and guidance on secondary school re-entry to other programs. The academic program is located at Bronx Community College. Part-time position for the Academic Component beginning Saturday, October 31, 2026, through March 13, 2027. The teacher must commit to dedicating four (4) hours every Saturday at Bronx Community College, with occasional sessions conducted virtually.

Other Duties:

• Must submit a syllabus for classroom instruction for approval prior to the start.
• Required to teach all levels of English - Literature and Composition.
• Prepare and administer Pre and Post test.
• Evaluate students' academic needs.
• Produce progress reports/transcripts at the end of the academic year for each student.
• Report to the curriculum coordinator/associate director on any concerns or academic need of student.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies/qualifications:

• Must be certified by the Department of Education in English.
• Must have several years of experience working with the high school population.
• Must have some knowledge of Trio programs.
• Must provide 2 letters of recommendation on business letterhead signed.

Pay Range: $45 to $45 per hour

Benefits

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The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

About RFCUNY

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post‑award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub‑awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub‑awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.