Instructor, Upward Bound Math/Science: Science

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College invites applications for a Part-Time Trio Summer Academy Science instructor. The six-week assignment runs June–July, with planning meetings starting in June. Expected teaching hours are about 12–15 per week, 1:00 pm–3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science and experience teaching science to youth, plus ability to work with diverse populations. Master’s degree and Trio program experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science.
• Experience teaching Science to high school and/or college students.
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Science to high school students (9th–12th).
• Monitors and logs student attendance, behavior, and progress.
• Develops daily lesson plans and formative & summative assessments.
• Maintains class syllabi and grade reports.
• Provides a comprehensive written summary for each class.
• Develops engaging, hands-on lessons to facilitate teaching and learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Public speaking

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Privacy and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science

Master’s degree (preferred in Science or Science education)

Experience with Trio program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reports To: Program Manager

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7235

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Hours as Needed

Job Description

SUMMARY

Serves as a Trio Summer Academy Science instructor for high school students (9th grade-12th grade) in the Trio Summer Academy. This is a six-week instructional assignment (June – July) with planning meetings commencing in June. The instructor will work approximately 12-15 hours per week, between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm, Monday - Thursday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teaches Science to high school students (9th grade-12th grade)
• Monitors and keeps daily log of student attendance, behavior, and academic development
• Assists in the development of daily lesson plans and formative & summative assessments
• Develops and maintains class syllabi and grade reports
• Provides a comprehensive written summary on each class taught
• Develops engaging and hands-on lessons to facilitate teaching and learning

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in Science
• Experience teaching Science to high school and/or college students
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to stand and walk a large portion of the work day
• Ability to work a variety of flexible hours during the day.
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
• Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills
• Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Works accurately with great attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Communications

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Master’s degree (preferably in Science or Science education)
• Experience working with a Trio program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment.
• Work is performed in a working environments where the environment stay consistent.
• Work is performed in an environment where a person’s voice needs to be heard clearly in a classroom environment.
• Work may be partially performed in an environment no conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• Work may also require some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing inconjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $25.25/ hour.

Special Note:

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01-1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.