Mathematics SAT Preparation Instructors, Upward Bound Summer Program

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Positions are contingent upon level of federal funding and student enrollment.
• Salary: $2,500 – $3,500 (Salary may be adjusted based on student enrollment).
• Candidates must upload a resume and cover letter.
• In the cover letter, please indicate interest to teach the Math SAT Preparation course.
• Provide the names and contact information for three current professional references. At least one reference should be from an educational administrator who has supervised the applicant. Please include the title of the person providing the reference.
• Taxes will be withheld and payment will be made on August 25th.
• No fringe benefits will be provided.
• Attention foreign citizens working in the U.S. under a visa:
  This assignment is short term position and Rhode Island College will not sponsor a work-authorization visa.

Before employment can be finalized, the prospective employee must be cleared through the National Criminal Background Check, and the employee must submit specific forms required by the RI College Human Resources Office according to terms outlined.

Posting Number: NT00105

Benefits Eligible? No

Section:
Student Success

Number of Positions Available: 2-4 (Contingent upon final funding level)

Anticipated Start Date or Semester:
June 11 (Orientation #1);
June 18 (Orientation #2), June 30 (first day of teaching)

Posting Date: 03/31/2024

End of Temporary or Limited Position: 08/06/2025

Priority given to applicants who apply by: 04/25/2025

Open Until Filled:
No

The Rhode Island College Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program for rising 10, 11, and 12-grade college‑bound high school students. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the high school graduation, college‑going, and college graduation rates of program participants.

Introduction to the Summer:
During the summer program, we focus on building a community that has high expectations for academic achievement, personal development, behavior, and student accountability. The students live in a residence hall and are supervised by a team of tutor counselors. They take high school courses in literature and writing, mathematics, science, and may participate in SAT prep, STEM, dance, and foreign language courses.

In addition to these courses, the students participate in recreational, social, cultural activities, and field trips.

The Program seeks individuals who can commit to expected time frames and support our philosophy, mission, and the Code of Conduct (document to be provided if offered an interview).

The curriculum and learning objectives for the assigned class should be aligned to RIDE’s requirement of RI students to participate in the SAT assessment and designed to improve the skill base of program participants in the SAT Math sections of the SAT. The course should emphasize test preparation, time management planning, and test‑taking/strategy. Course curriculum should focus on problem solving, mathematical modeling, the use of algebraic structure, and using tools to better prepare, and build participant’s confidence in taking the test.

• Prepare a challenging course syllabus according to program guidelines.
• Employ instructional approaches to enhance each student’s conceptual understanding to ensure students are learning and absorbing critical information to succeed in the SAT math test.
• Assess each student’s competency level with respect to the course material and identify strategies and support services to help them improve.
• Submit bi‑weekly progress reports and a final evaluation report on each student, meeting established deadlines.
• Create a supportive learning environment that encourages appropriate behavior according to the standards set forth in the Upward Bound Code of Conduct. Foster positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self‑motivation.
• Meet weekly with the assigned class Tutor Counselor to discuss student progress, review tutoring logs, and provide guidance and support.
• Confer regularly with the Upward Bound advisors and meet with each at least…