Temporary Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math-Science Summer Instructor

Wesleyan University; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 45,460 - 52,348; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Employee tuition programs

Job summary

A prestigious university located in Middletown, New York, is seeking summer instructors for classes in Math, Science, English, and Foreign Language as part of its enrichment program. This non-residential, six-week program aims to aid low-income and first-generation high school students in their academic preparations. Responsibilities include creating curriculum and teaching, with compensation for planning time included. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree and experience in teaching, with a preference for those familiar with innovative teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching middle, high school, or college students.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.
• Experience with underrepresented backgrounds in education.

Responsibilities

• Create curriculum for assigned courses.
• Teach assigned courses to students.
• Maintain student academic records.

Skills

Engaging students

Curriculum development

Evaluating student work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Wesleyan University Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science (UB/UBMS) programs are searching for instructors for its summer enrichment program. UB/UBMS are currently seeking teachers for the following classes: Math, Science, English, and Foreign Language. Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science are federally funded programs designed to aid low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented high school students in their preparation for college. The six-week non-residential summer program aims to improve academic skills and give students a head start for the upcoming school year. The program also offers other enrichment activities for participants from Middletown and Meriden.

UB/UBMS summer program classes will tentatively run from Monday, June 22 through Friday, July 31, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Create curriculum
• Teach assigned courses
• Maintain student academic records for each course taught
• Evaluate student work
• Conference with parents/guardians
• Assist project staff with enrichment trips
• Overseeing daily activities as needed

Curriculum planning before the classes begin will be compensated as well.

This is an on-campus position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject
• Experience teaching middle, high school, or college students in math, laboratory science, English, foreign language, or other selected subject areas
• Ability to engage and motivate students

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience in utilization of innovating teaching methods
• Experience teaching students from underrepresented backgrounds in higher education (low-income, first-generation)

Additional Applicant Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

Pay Range

$33.00 - $38.00/hr.

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.