World Language Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a part-time World Language Instructor for the 2026 Summer Academy in Media, Delaware County. The role involves delivering 20-30 hours of language content to high-school students from various districts, and creating course materials. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent teaching experience. Compensation starts at $35.00 per hour. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree with relevant teaching experience or be an undergraduate education major.
• Ability to provide own transportation to Brandywine campus.
• Must pass all required background checks for working with minors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 20-30 hours of World Language content to high-school students.
• Create a course scope and sequence for submission by June 1, 2025.
• Communicate efficiently with Upward Bound staff and mentors.

Skills

Strong leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant teaching experience

30 college credits by June 2026

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

The College/Unit of Educational Equity/Upward Bound is seeking applicants for a part‑time World Language Instructor position for the 2026 Summer Academy. The role involves developing and facilitating academic activities with approximately 60 high‑school students from various Pennsylvania districts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 20‑30 hours of World Language content for diverse high‑school students from 7/20–7/22 in‑person at the Brandywine campus.
• Attend 10 hours of professional learning and orientation programming beginning in May through the start of the Summer Academy in June.
• Meet with the Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator for a pre‑summer one‑on‑one.
• Create a course scope and sequence to be delivered to the Upward Bound Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator by June 1, 2025.
• Participate in weekly instructional staff meetings during the summer academy.
• Potentially serve as “second authorized adult” in another course.
• Participate in one scheduled “Meet Your Instructor” panel during the first week of the summer academy from 1‑2:30 pm on Thursday, June 18.
• Build authentic, meaningful, and professional relationships with participating students.
• Maintain all course materials.
• Attend all scheduled course sessions.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Communicate efficiently and clearly with all Upward Bound staff and Residential Mentors.

Requirements, Qualifications, and Competencies

• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree with relevant teaching experience or be an undergraduate student majoring in Education or a related field, or have extensive teaching assistant experience and have earned a minimum of 30 college credits by June 2026.
• Ability to provide own transportation to Brandywine campus for instructional days.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with high‑school youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Capacity to model maturity, sound judgment, common sense, and professionalism.
• Ability to enforce program and university policies consistently and objectively.
• Must pass all required background checks for working with minors.

Compensation: The starting rate for this position is $35.00.

Background Checks and Clearances

PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

EEO Statement

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.