Pooled - Upward Bound Summer Program Math Instructor

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JOB TITLE: Upward Bound Summer Program Math Instructor

JOB PURPOSE: Aid in delivery of an age-appropriate, four-week Math curriculum taught to multiple grade levels that encompasses a range of participant ages and learning styles.

Dates of summer program (including training) are May 26th-July 3rd 2026

Note: This is a temporary position from May 26th-July 3rd 2026. The total pay of $1800 is to be split as follows:
May - $277, June - $1,385, July - $138

• Work cooperatively with science instructors to teach math concepts needed for participants to successfully complete their summer science courses.
• Aid in supplementing Aleks program with active, hands-on practice of math concepts.
• Must be available to teach Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30am-11:30am and attend study hall at least once per week Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 3:30pm-5pm.
• Attend all weekly academic meetings, as required.

Junior standing at the undergraduate level in Math or related field; 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher

Successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required.

Bachelor’s degree

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.
• In your cover letter please address what high school level math classes you are qualified to teach based on your education and/or experience.
• Current students please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts, or email to felicia.killworth
• Please upload an example lesson plan you would use in your course focused on FOIL in Algebra
  -or
  - Limits in Calculus. The lesson should be geared toward high school students aged 9th-12th grade. You can also email to felicia.killworth

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

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