PT - Upward Bound Summer Camp Instructor, Temporary - Yuma, United States - Arizona Western College

Description

POSTING DATE:
May 8, 2024

POSITION:
PT - Upward Bound Summer Camp Instructor, Temporary

SALARY:
$ per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary or Secondary education.

• Experience working with middle and high school-age students.

Preferred:

• Have overcome barriers similar to those faced by program participants.

• Experience with Upward Bound and/or Talent Search programs, or other programs focused on students who are low-income, first-generation, or academically disadvantaged is preferred.

• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Arizona State Certificate in appropriate discipline and teaching experience.

Classification:

• Non-Exempt

Position Type & Work Schedule:

• Part-time (seasonal)

• Hours vary, up to 30 per week

• Work flexible schedule to meet program objectives as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures

• Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, organize, and communicate with a diverse population

• Professional experience with confidentiality and the handling of sensitive information

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 products

• Ability to translate strategy to action, work effectively in ambiguous situations

• Work collaboratively with others

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to multi-task and stay organized

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

• Attention to detail

• Flexibility

• Ability to provide support and assistance for diverse populations in a professional and supportive manner

• Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public

Work Environment:

• Classroom

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Prolonged periods of standing

• May lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy (at least 25 pounds) amounts of weight

• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist

Travel:

•N/A

Note:

• Yuma Campus

• Grant Funded Position - subject to continued funding

• Temporary Position – May 27th – June 27th

• Not benefit-eligible

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
The Upward Bound summer camp curriculum is outcome-based, student-centered, and rigorous in all academic core courses. Service learning projects, cultural activities, and on-campus work-study will support the academic curriculum. To ensure success, teachers will work collaboratively across disciplines. Teaching staff must be available for five weeks in June.

TYPICAL DUTIES:
Serves Students. Develop and teach curriculum for diverse learners. Work with students possessing a variety of knowledge and skill levels. Provide a respectful, multicultural, cooperative learning environment for students with diverse backgrounds. Prepare and deliver the curriculum. Work cooperatively with other teachers to prepare and implement outcome and inquiry-based curriculum. Teach and mentor students.

Individualize instruction as well as provide group and experiential learning instructions. Be able and willing to use computers, PowerPoint, and software such as word-processing programs, spreadsheet programs, and internet browsers in classroom teaching.

Assess, evaluate, record, and report student performance. Prepare pre and post-tests. Attend weekly staff meetings.

Support and participate in strategic initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

CLOSING DATE:
Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: / FAX: / TTY:
Email:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
1. Completed application
2. Resume

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER