Upward Bound Programs Part-Time Instructional Programs Commonwealth Campuses: Altoona, Berhend,[...]

The Pennsylvania State University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay of $25.00

Professional development program starting in April

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University seeks instructors for its Upward Bound Programs Summer Academy from June 16 to August 1, 2025. Instructors will provide in-person and virtual instruction to high school students and engage in professional development. A bachelor's degree and teaching experience are required. The position offers $25 per hour, focusing on critical reading, math, and science, while promoting academic success and personal growth for underrepresented students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant teaching experience; preference for education majors or teaching assistants.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Commitment to support underrepresented students is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific content-area instruction promoting effective learning.
• Attend professional development sessions before and during the program.
• Create course scope and sequence by June 1, 2025.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Commitment to underrepresented students

Education

Bachelor's degree with relevant teaching experience

Job description

UBS Summer Academy – Instructors (2025)

Upward Bound Programs (UBP), a federally funded program at Penn State that prepares low‑income, first‑generation high‑school students for college, seeks instructors to teach an approximately 40‑student Summer Academy from June 16 through August 1, 2025. The Academy will provide in‑person and virtual instruction and programming during a three‑week window of collegiate experience and academic support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific content‑area instruction that promotes effective learning skills and mentoring.
• Provide approximately 20‑30 hours of instruction per course.
• Attend professional development and orientation programming beginning in April through the start of the Summer Academy in June.
• Attend approximately 20‑25 hours of professional development before the Summer Academy begins.
• Create a course scope and sequence to deliver to the Upward Bound Curriculum and Pedagogy Coordinator by June 1 2025.
• Plan historically and culturally relevant and responsive lessons for diverse high‑school students across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.
• Build authentic, meaningful, and professional relationships with high‑school students.
• Maintain all course materials.
• Attend all scheduled course sessions.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Attend Instructor Hours during student Orientation in the first week of the program.
• Escort students to and from lunch on teaching days.
• Communicate efficiently and clearly with all Upward Bound staff and Residential Mentors.

Preferred Content Areas

• Critical Reading and Writing
• Math – including Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trig/Pre‑Calc, and Calculus
• Science – including Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physics, and Engineering
• World Languages
• Electives, including art and other courses not listed above.

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree with relevant teaching experience; an undergraduate student majoring in Education or a related field, or an undergraduate student with extensive teaching‑assistant experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to helping underrepresented students realize their potential.
• Current background check with the University and required clearances for working with minors: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Background Check. Background checks must be submitted before the Summer Academy; failure will result in immediate dismissal.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $25.00 per hour.
• Instructional work during the Summer Academy (June 16‑August 1).
• A professional development program beginning in April.

Location

Altoona, PA

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Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.