SAT/ACT Mathematics 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 SAT/ACT Mathematics high school teaching position in the Upward Bound Program. This part-time, temporary role supports 11th-grade students as they prepare for college entrance exams, focusing on math sections and test-taking strategies. Classes run Thursday evenings from 6:30 P.M.

to 8:20 P.M., September 24 through December 10, 2026. The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, or a related field, possess

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or Mathematics or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SAT and ACT formats and scoring.
• Experience working with high school students or college-prep programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach math content and test-taking strategies for SAT/ACT.
• Review Pre-ACT scores and relevant test sections with 11th graders.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide targeted practice.
• Deliver two 50-minute sessions each Thursday evening in Fall 2026.

Skills

SAT/ACT prep

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Mathematics

Job description

Wilkes University invites applicants for an open SAT/ACT Mathematics high school teaching position in the Upward Bound Program. Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO Program that provides support to high school students in career exploration, preparation for college, and ultimately, their higher education pursuits.

The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the academic component of the program by assisting 11th-grade students in preparing for the Mathematics sections of the SAT and ACT. Instruction will include reviewing relevant test sections and Pre-ACT scores, reinforcing effective test-taking strategies, identifying areas for improvement, and teaching students how to effectively prepare and study for the SAT and ACT. The instructor will also provide supplemental mathematics instruction to strengthen students' confidence and skills as they prepare for these college entrance exams.

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, and/or a related field is preferred. Current knowledge and experience with both the SAT and ACT are 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 two (2), 50-minute class periods 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.