Teacher,Pre-College Programs, Upward Bound - Fall/Spring

The University of New Mexico; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking teachers for Pre-College Programs, specifically for the Upward Bound Program at various high schools, including Los Lunas, Belen, and Valencia. This on-call position involves tutoring and leading workshops to prepare high school students for college.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and experience in education, especially with at-risk or first-generation students. The role requires passing a background check and may need teaching certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least one year of experience directly related to the duties.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Elementary or secondary level teaching certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day aspects of the Upward Bound Program.
• Assist with tutoring and instruction during the academic year.
• Engage students in college-preparatory topics.

Skills

Tutoring

Curriculum planning

Teaching Algebra

Teaching Geometry

Working with at-risk students

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teacher, Pre-College Programs

The UNM-Valencia Campus Upward Bound Program is recruiting teachers for multiple positions. This is a grant‑funded, on‑call position that oversees day‑to‑day aspects of the Upward Bound Program, including tutoring, leading workshops, teaching, and executing college preparation and academic lessons for high‑school students.

Locations and areas of instruction:

• Los Lunas High School – Mathematics
• Belen High School – Language Arts
• Valencia High School – Mathematics and Language Arts

Responsibilities include assisting with tutoring and instruction during the academic year, supporting students in language arts or other pre‑college disciplines at area high schools and at UNM‑Valencia Campus, applying pedagogical practices to enhance student academic progress, engaging students in college‑preparatory topics, and documenting student progress, attendance, and other tracking tasks.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre‑employment criminal background check.
• Elementary or secondary level teaching certification may be required for specified positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of directly related experience.
• Experience working with at‑risk, first‑generation students.
• Experience in curriculum planning and implementation.
• Ability to tutor in Algebra and Geometry.

Additional Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to assigned work locations.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

Background checks are required for all regular staff positions including criminal history background checks, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and verification of prior employment.

The University of New Mexico requires all staff positions to successfully pass a pre‑employment background check. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.