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

Penn State University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is looking for Instructors for the 2025 Summer Academy (June 16–August 1) aimed at low-income, first-generation high school students.

Instructors will deliver in-person and virtual instruction, create lesson plans, and build meaningful relationships with students. A bachelor's degree in Education or related field is required, as well as a commitment to supporting underrepresented students. Pay is $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor's degree with relevant teaching experience or significant teaching assistant experience.
• Commitment to helping underrepresented students realize their potential.
• Current background check and appropriate clearances for minors required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specific content area instruction for effective learning.
• Attend professional development and orientation programming.
• Create a course scope and sequence related to the curriculum.

Skills

Communication Skills

Instructional Ability

Mentoring

Cultural Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Upward Bound Programs (UBP) seeks Instructors for the 2025 Summer Academy (June 16–August 1). The program hosts approximately 40 low‐income, first‐generation high school students for blended in‐person and virtual instruction and programming.

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 from 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 during 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.

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s degree with relevant teaching experience, or an undergraduate student majoring in Education or a related field, or an undergraduate student with extensive teaching assistant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to helping underrepresented students realize their potential.
• Current background check on record with the University at time of hire, and appropriate clearances for minors (PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal FBI Fingerprint Background Check). Clearances must be submitted before the Summer Academy; failure will result in dismissal.
• Willingly work in‐person and limited remote positions.

Content Areas

• Critical Reading and Writing
• Math – including Algebra 1 & 2, 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.

Benefits

Pay: $25.00 per hour.

Preferred: Inquiry‐based teaching methods, field trips, and activities. An interest in incorporating a Social Justice theme is highly desired.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.