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Friday, April 24, 2015

USC Upward Bound Position


USC
Upward Bound


Hiring Instructors for Summer Residential Program

Program Dates: June 8-July 17, 2015


The Upward Bound Summer Residential program is an intense academic, social, and cultural experience for high school students from 5 LAUSD high schools. The purpose of the program is to assist first-generation, college-bound high school students to prepare to succeed in postsecondary education.


This summer, Upward Bound is looking to hire 5 instructors to provide instruction to program participants during the academic portion of the Summer Residential Program. Instructors must be able to teach at the high school/college preparatory level in one of the following areas: science, math, writing composition, or foreign language. Concentration in these areas will depend on the level of expertise of the instructor.


Job Description


•       Develop course curriculum including student learning outcomes outlined in a syllabus

•       Prepare engaging, fun, and informative lessons on the given subject (out of classroom learning experiences highly encouraged)

•       Assess student knowledge via pre and post testing, quizzes, projects, etc.  

•       Report student progress and behavior to UB staff including program director and program coordinators

•       Attend weekly staff meetings


Qualifications


•       Must have a bachelor’s degree, credential or master’s degree preferred but not necessary  

•       Must have a valid driver's license

•       Must enjoy working with high school-aged students

•       Available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM


Starting Rate: $25/hour


How to Apply:


Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter indicating subject of interest and summarizing qualifications to Monica Hernandez mvhernan@usc.edu.

Deadline: Friday, May 8th at 11:59 PM