Upward Bound Summer Math Instructor

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Austin Community College is a public two‑year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

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• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including first generation college students, low‑income students, and students from underserved communities
• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Upward Bound Summer Math Instructor (Hourly)

The Summer Math Instructor is responsible for providing high‑quality, engaging, and college‑preparatory mathematics instruction to high school students (grades 9–12) from first‑generation and low‑income backgrounds. The goal is to strengthen students' mathematical reasoning and prepare them for their upcoming fall semester math courses.

• Curriculum Design:
  Develop a 6‑week "Summer Bridge" curriculum for courses ranging from Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II to Pre‑Calculus and Calculus.
• Active Learning:
  Implement project‑based learning and hands‑on activities that connect math to real‑world applications (e.g., financial literacy, engineering, or data science).
• Assessment:
  Administer mandated pre‑tests and post‑tests to track academic growth and submit weekly progress reports for each student.
• Test Prep:
  Integrate SAT/ACT, TSI math strategies and "number sense" techniques into daily lessons.
• Mentorship:
  Collaborate with Tutors to identify students needing 1‑on‑1 intervention and provide academic guidance regarding STEM college majors.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Math Education, or a related STEM field.
• Experience:
  
  At least 1–2 years of experience teaching or tutoring high school‑aged youth.
• Mission Alignment:
  Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of socioeconomically disadvantaged students and the ability to motivate underrepresented youth.
• Tech Savvy:
  Proficiency with graphing calculators and digital learning platforms (e.g., Desmos, Google Classroom, or Delta Math).

• Valid State Teaching Certification in Secondary Mathematics.
• Prior experience with TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Talent Search, etc.).
• Master’s degree in Mathematics or Education.

• Dates:
  June 8th, 2026 – July 24, 2026 (including mandatory orientation week in late May).
• Hours:
  
  10–20 hours per week (Instruction typically occurs Monday–Thursday mornings).
• A heavy focus on scientific research and mathematical modeling.

37.50/Hour

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