Part-time Instructor, Upward Bound

Santa Fe College; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Senior Instructional Specialist at Santa Fe College to provide supplemental instruction and homework help to high school students. Essential duties include classroom instruction, curriculum development, and mentoring students to promote academic success. A Bachelor's degree and experience with first-generation college-bound populations are required. This role emphasizes flexible scheduling and a commitment to supporting educationally disadvantaged youth. A criminal background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of closely related work experience is required.
• Experience in teaching or tutoring high‑school aged students preferred.
• Experience working with low‑income, first‑generation college‑bound populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction for the assigned subject area.
• Assist with the development and preparation of curriculum.
• Mentor students in preparation for college.

Skills

Effective communication

Team orientation

Organization & Time Management

Ability to work in multicultural environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject matter area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Santa Fe College's Upward Bound is a federally funded program designed to provide first generation and/or low-income high school students in Bradford High School with the academic skills and motivation necessary to succeed in their pre-college studies. The program's focus is high school success, persistence and college‑going culture.

Job Description

The Upward Bound Part‑time Senior Instructional Specialist is responsible for providing supplemental instruction support and homework help to students in a variety of subjects including English (Reading and Writing), Mathematics, History, Social Science, the Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Foreign Languages (Spanish), and Computer Technologies. The schedule includes two Saturdays each month. The successful candidate must have a strong work ethic, as well as a passion for helping students and a commitment to academic success for educationally disadvantaged youth. The successful candidate would also have the ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the Upward Bound program. The Upward Bound Part‑time Instructor must be skilled in the assigned academic discipline of instruction with the ability to deliver a high level of interactive classroom instruction.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide classroom instruction for the assigned subject area in accordance with overall Upward Bound program objectives, established UB curriculum, and student progress.
• Assist with the development and preparation of UB curriculum, lesson plans, pre‑post testing, course syllabi and other course materials.
• Monitor student's access and use or UB academic support resources (e.g. CANVAS courses, ALEKS).
• Mentor students in preparation for college, provide leadership, information, and guidance about college and college culture.
• Help students develop good study skills and test‑taking strategies.
• Provide group and individualized tutoring sessions and homework support for UB scholars in grades 9‑12.
• Assist students with the development of study skills and good test‑taking strategies.
• Inform coordinator of any academic or disciplinary issues that hinder tutorial and academic success.
• Participate in TRIO and other types of professional development opportunities.
• Assist with documentation to certify accurate and timely record keeping regarding student conduct, attention and academic progress, as well as other forms and information.
• Strictly honor student confidentiality and exhibit sensitivity toward Upward Bound participants.
• Participate in the Upward Bound team activities: attend training sessions, field trips, staff meetings and other events as necessary.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Coordinator, Upward Bound

Qualifications

Required: A Bachelor's degree in relevant subject matter area and at least two (2) years of closely related work experience is required.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: Experience in teaching and/or tutoring high‑school aged students and experience working with low‑income, first‑generation college‑bound populations. Candidates who have a teaching certificate are preferred. Preference will be given to qualified individuals who have overcome barriers similar to those experienced by Upward Bound program participants.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Systems & Software – proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re‑employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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