Upward Bound Instructor (Part-time)

Kansas City Kansas Community College; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 33,062,400; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Kansas Community College is seeking a part-time Upward Bound Instructor responsible for teaching curriculum and assisting with the educational development of first-generation college-bound high school students. The instructor will work five hours a month, primarily on Saturdays, and will report to the Director of Upward Bound.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or a secondary teaching certification in relevant subjects, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to supporting diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject area or secondary teaching certification.
• Experience working with adolescents from various backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned subjects at monthly Saturday class sessions.
• Develop instructional materials and curriculum.
• Submit records of students' progress and performance.

Skills

Customer Service mindset

Strong written and oral communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to manage several projects

Classroom management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or secondary teaching certification

Master’s degree and teacher certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Classification

Pay grade level: N/A

Compensation: $20.80 per hour

Position Type: Part-Time

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Position Details

Job Code: SA100PTNUPI

Department: Student Services

Division: Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Reports to: Director of Upward Bound

Positions Supervised: None

Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator

Job Purpose

The Upward Bound Instructor shall be responsible to the Director of Upward Bound and assist in the curriculum development and teach assigned subjects at monthly Saturday class sessions geared toward first‑generation college‑bound high school students to prepare students to achieve educational attainment, college readiness, citizenship skills, and other goals set forth by the Upward Bound grant program. (Multiple positions.)

Position Description

• Teach all aspects of assigned subjects at Upward Bound monthly Saturday class sessions. This includes, but is not limited to, providing feedback to students that will enhance their academic growth and ensuring regular communication about student progress and learning with Upward Bound staff.
• Responsible for developing instructional material, curriculum/course outlines, and course materials. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing final assessments and other learning activities. And the use of course assessment results to improve instruction and learning.
• Responsible for submitting a record of students’ progress, feedback, and performance according to program guidelines and promptly following federal reports to the Upward Bound director.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Upward Bound and the Dean of Student Services consistent with the Upward Bound grant and College strategic priorities and goals.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through continuing education, participating in webinars, and literature to keep abreast of emerging trends, technology, and best practices in instructional pedagogy.
• Customer Service mindset that is flexible and adept at working in a rapidly changing environment that may be ambiguous and complex.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with student, faculty, and staff population.
• High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of students, faculty, and staff in the organization and community partners.
• Detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Ability to manage several projects with multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to create and implement lesson plans.
• Ability to create and maintain a student-centered classroom.
• Ability to demonstrate classroom management skills.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Position Qualifications And/or Education

Minimum Qualifications and/or Education

• Earned Bachelor’s degree with knowledge and skills corresponding with the math, science, English, technology, and social science subject areas -OR- secondary teaching certification in the subject area and/or a minimum of 12 credit hours of college credit in the subject area.
• Demonstrated experience working with adolescents from various backgrounds, academic needs, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications And/or Education

• Demonstrated experience working with first‑generation college‑bound students.
• Master’s degree and teacher certification with knowledge and skills that correspond with the math, science, English, technology, and social science subject areas.
• One to three (1-3) years of experience teaching, tutoring, or providing support services in an academic setting.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule

Instructors will work five (5) hours per month including a once-a-month Saturday Session. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hours to meet operational needs. This position is grant funded through 2027. Continued employment after this date will be based on whether or not additional funding becomes available.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer