Upward Bound Instructor & Mentor (Adjunct)

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston City College seeks an Upward Bound Instructor to advance academic excellence and community engagement. The role involves teaching in key subject areas and advising students on academic and career paths, with emphasis on diverse backgrounds and disabilities.

You will help with registration, orientation and assessment, while exploring innovative teaching methods to improve instruction quality. This is a grant-funded adjunct pool position supporting HDD students in 9th and 10th grades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Behavioral Science, Education or related field.
• 1–2 years teaching/counseling high school students in subject area; 3 years preferred.
• Ability to motivate and relate to disadvantaged students and communicate with parents/guardians, target schools and community-based organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach Upward Bound students in assigned subject area (Math, Science, English, Foreign Language or Life Skills).
• Develop and implement curriculum in the appropriate subject area.
• Report daily attendance and assess student progress each semester.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and chaperone field trips as needed.

Skills

Student motivation

Disadvantaged students

Communication with guardians

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's in Behavioral Science or Education

Tools

IBM-PC experience

Job description

Houston City College seeks an Upward Bound Instructor to advance academic excellence and community engagement. The role involves teaching in key subject areas and advising students on academic and career paths, with emphasis on diverse backgrounds and disabilities.

You will help with registration, orientation and assessment, while exploring innovative teaching methods to improve instruction quality. This is a grant-funded adjunct pool position supporting HDD students in 9th and 10th grades.