World Language Instructor

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for part-time World Language Instructor positions with the Upward Bound program at Penn State's Brandywine campus. The role supports approximately 60 high school students from various districts during the 2026 Summer Academy, delivering 20-30 hours of language content in person.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or be an undergraduate Education major, be able to travel to Brandywine, and demonstrate leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant teaching experience or be an undergraduate student majoring in Education or 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 20-30 hours of World Language content for diverse high school students from across Pennsylvania 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Undergraduate student (Education)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College/Unit of Educational Equity/Upward Bound is seeking applicants for part‑time job of World Language Instructor. Upward Bound Programs (UBP) East at Penn State University is seeking talented and motivated individuals to serve as World Language Instructors for the 2026 Summer Academy. World Language Instructor applicants should be interested in developing their teaching skills while designing and facilitating academic activities with approximately 60 high school students from Hazleton, Mifflin County, Mount Union, Newport, Reading, and Steelton‑Highspire School Districts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver 20-30 hours of World Language content for diverse high school students from across Pennsylvania 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 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree with relevant teaching experience or be an undergraduate student majoring in Education or 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 job is $35.00.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

EEO IS THE LAW

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.