Instructor Upward Bound SE - Adjunct (Grant Funded) PoolReq

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston City College seeks an Upward Bound Instructor to advance academic excellence and community engagement. The role involves teaching in key subject areas and advising students on academic and career paths, with emphasis on diverse backgrounds and disabilities.

You will help with registration, orientation and assessment, while exploring innovative teaching methods to improve instruction quality. This is a grant-funded adjunct pool position supporting HDD students in 9th and 10th grades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Behavioral Science, Education or related field.
• 1–2 years teaching/counseling high school students in subject area; 3 years preferred.
• Ability to motivate and relate to disadvantaged students and communicate with parents/guardians, target schools and community-based organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Upward Bound students in assigned subject area (Math, Science, English, Foreign Language or Life Skills).
• Develop and implement curriculum in the appropriate subject area.
• Report daily attendance and assess student progress each semester.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and chaperone field trips as needed.

Skills

Student motivation

Disadvantaged students

Communication with guardians

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's in Behavioral Science or Education

Tools

IBM-PC experience

Job description

Instructor Upward Bound SE - Adjunct (Grant Funded) PoolReq

We are currently seeking an Upward Bound Instructor who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about helping students achieve success.

At HCC, we’re committed to preparing students for academic, personal and career success and we’re looking for someone like you to provide instruction in a subject area such as Math, Science, English, Foreign Language or Life Skills that will help them achieve success.

The Upward Bound program recruits H.I.S.D. students from the 9th and 10th grades in order to aid and encourage them to successfully complete high school, enroll in a post-secondary institution and graduate from that institution. Approximately 80% of Upward Bound students have successfully completed high school and enrolled in an institution of post-secondary education.

Your work: In addition to time spent teaching your subject, you’ll be advising students on academic and career issues, and assisting them with registration, orientation and assessment as needed. Sensitivity toward students from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, as well as students with disabilities, will be important in this role. Finally, you’ll keep your eyes open for new ways to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and using innovative methodologies, techniques and delivery methods.

Summary

The Upward Bound Instructor is responsible for curriculum materials and augment existing, curriculum in developmental studies (Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, and Life Skills) through traditional, audio-visual, and computer assisted/managed instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach Upward Bound students.
• Develop and implement curriculum in the appropriate subject area (Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, and Life Skills).
• Report daily attendance.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of students’ abilities and needs.
• Evaluate student progress per semester.
• Responsible for weekly lesson plans per subject area.
• Create a positive learning environment that enhances student learning.
• Inform the Project Director of any problems that might hinder the academic success or continued participation of the Upward Bound students in the program.
• Serve as a role model/mentor for Upward Bound students.
• Prepare incident reports as needed to the Director and Assistant Director.
• Maintain classroom discipline.
• Participate in all staff meetings and/or trainings.
• May be asked to chaperone students on field trips.

Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor’s of Behavioral Science, Education or a related field.

Experience

One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in teaching and/or counseling of high school students in the appropriate subject area. Three years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to motivate and relate to disadvantaged students and communicate with parent/guardians, target school personnel and community-based organizations.
• Knowledge of academic support and developmental services and activities.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with the targeted population.
• IBM-PC experience required.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or [e-mail]

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact [phone].