Saturday Academy Teacher Credentialed, UAS #1307 (CIRCA)

Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services Inc; California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational organization dedicated to empowering high school students through the Upward Bound Program. This temporary part-time position offers the opportunity to teach a diverse curriculum, including English, Mathematics, and Science, to participants from multiple high schools. You'll play a crucial role in developing students' academic skills while fostering a multicultural learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant teaching experience, with a Master's degree being highly desirable. If you're passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and teaching credentials required.
• Prior experience working with high school students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school curriculum in various subjects including English and Mathematics.
• Assist in assessing students' academic progress and develop curriculum.

Skills

Teaching English (Composition and Literature)

Teaching Foreign Language (Spanish)

Teaching Mathematics (Pre-Calculus)

Teaching Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Class Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree or Doctoral degree

Job description

Applicant Pool

Upward Bound Program

Work Schedule: This is a temporary part-time position: 4 sessions in the Fall and 4 sessions in the Spring; non-exempt. This position is not eligible for benefits. This appointment expires on or before August 31, 2025.

Overview: Under the supervision of the Director and Component Coordinator, the incumbent will teach preparation courses to Upward Bound participants from two high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and four high schools in the Pasadena Unified School District.

Essential Functions:

• The incumbent will teach the High School curriculum in any of the following subjects: English (Composition and Literature), Foreign Language (Spanish), Mathematics through Pre-Calculus, and Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).
• Class management: assist in formal and informal assessments of participant's academic deficiencies and make necessary recommendations; develop curriculum and activities; evaluate and measure participant's academic progress; attend meetings and maintain attendance records; provide grades for each participant at the end of each week. Conduct parent conference as needed.
• perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and appropriate teaching credentials in related field from an accredited college or university and/or or college level teaching experience with a Master's degree or Doctoral degree
• Prior experience working/tutoring high school students.

Special Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree is highly desirable. Prior experience working with Los Angeles/Pasadena Unified School District.

The incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the UAS. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current UAS employees who apply for the position.

Review of applications/resumes will begin on September 27, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications/resumes are received. A cover letter and resume are required.

UAS hires only those individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requested accommodations should be made in advance to the UAS Human Resources Department.

Cal State LA University Auxiliary Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.