Instructor for Upward Bound Summer Program - Fargo, United States - North Dakota State University

Description

Position Information

Job Description: Upward Bound summer teachers develop and implement curriculum for one of the three core classes offered: Math, Science, or English/Literature . Teachers will teach one block class two days a week (on Tuesdays/Thursdays) during the six-week summer program. Each core class will have students entering 9 th grade through students entering 12 th grade.

Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare and implement curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies

Create, assign, and grade various assessments for student learning, including classwork, essays, presentations, or projects

Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures

Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds

Utilize class academic tutors to assist in lesson plans and activity implementation
This job would be perfect for individuals who:

Are passionate about student learning and making an impact on youth

Are organized and able to effectively manage their time

Are able to plan creative and engaging lessons

Want to enhance their knowledge of working with diverse populations
Minimum Qualifications:

Teaching experience with college or high school aged students in one of the core class areas (Math, Science, English/Literature)

Experience developing and delivering curriculum

Ability to foster positive working relationships with students, staff, and key stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education or similar field

ND or MN teaching license

Experience working with low-income and/or future first-generation college students
Logistics:

Work Location: North Dakota State University

Hours & Schedule: Instructors will work 15 hours a week from June 10th through July 3rd. Instructors will teach two days a week, working directly with students (5 hours), plus 10 hours of planning/prep/grading each week. Instructors will also work up to 15 hours a week, May 27th to June 7th, to prep their curriculum and syllabi. * Optional: Chaperone UB end-of-summer trip (3 days during the week of July 8th).

Pay Range: $23-$25/hour; this is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited position.

To Apply: Applications must include the following materials

Resume

Cover Letter
Upward Bound Mission: "North Dakota State University Upward Bound strives to support high school students from Fargo-Moorhead to reach their full personal and academic potential through participation in program services. Upward Bound aims to enhance student experiences and development by cultivating a supportive learning environment that allows students to focus on growing their skills, talents, and motivations to succeed in high school and transition to post-secondary education."

Land Acknowledgement

We collectively acknowledge that we gather at NDSU, a land grant institution, on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples in addition to many diverse Indigenous Peoples still connected to these lands. We honor with gratitude Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have walked with her throughout generations. We will continue to learn how to live in unity with Mother Earth and build strong, mutually beneficial, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of our region.

Employment Eligibility

NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the List of Acceptable Documents . You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.