Summer Foreign Language Instructor; Spanish – Upward Bound

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Summer Foreign Language Instructor (Spanish) – Upward Bound (Hourly)

The Summer English Instructor is responsible for strengthening the reading, writing, and analytical skills of high school students (9th–12th grade) from first-generation and low-income backgrounds. The goal is to close literacy gaps and introduce students to the rigors of college-level English, ensuring they are prepared for the academic demands of the upcoming school year and future university coursework.

• Curriculum Design:
  Develop a 6-week syllabus that balances grammar fundamentals with real-world conversational skills and cultural immersion activities.
• Interactive Instruction:
  Deliver lessons that utilize the "Total Physical Response" (TPR) method or storytelling to keep students engaged without heavy reliance on textbooks.
• Practical Application:
  Teach "Spanish for the Professional World", helping students understand how bilingualism can enhance their future college and career prospects.
• Classroom Management:
  Maintain collaborative, low-anxiety environment where students feel comfortable practicing a new language and making mistakes.
• Assessment:
  Administer mandated Pre- and Post-Tests to measure linguistic growth and cultural knowledge for federal grant reporting.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Spanish Education, Romance Languages, or a related field.
• Fluency:
  Native or near-native proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.
• Experience:
  
  1–2 years of experience teaching or tutoring Spanish, preferably at the secondary (high school) level.
• Mission Alignment:
  Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of first-generation and low-income students, many of whom may already be heritage speakers.

• Valid State Teaching Certification in World Languages (Spanish).
• Master’s degree in Spanish or Foreign Language Education.
• Prior experience with TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Talent Search, etc.).

37.50/Hour

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March 12, 2026

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