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CSUDH TRiO - Upward Bound
SATURDAY ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Upward Bound is a federally funded grant from the U.S. Department of Education, and works with students who are college-bound. The Upward Bound program will host approximately 50 high school students, on the Dominguez Hills campus for SAT and CAHSEE preparation. UB instructors will work with students to enhance their educational growth in test preparation. Instructors are responsible for curriculum and classroom management duties. The Upward Bound program focuses on setting high expectations for academic achievement, behavior personal development and student accountability. Teaching hours are from 8:30am– 12:45pm every other Saturday of the month October-December.

% of TIME ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Constant
(77-100%)

Provide classroom instruction in assigned academic course each week
Evaluate each student’s skills, knowledge, and concepts of subject taught, and prepare written program and attendance reports.

Identify students’ needs and cooperate with other staff in assessing or helping solve personal and learning problems.
Establish and maintain classroom standards needed to provide an orderly and productive learning environment.
Provide a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere conducive to maximum student growth.

2. Occasional
(10-33%)

Work with program staff to enforce program policies.
Interpret and ensure compliance of rules and regulations by students.
Other duties as assigned.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement a rigorous curriculum that will improve the students’ knowledge on SAT or CAHSEE curriculum.
Maintain class records, attendance, grades, assignments, etc.
Must be able to provide a safe learning environment where students are challenged by academic rigor and supported academically and personally.
Attend staff meetings and an orientation/training
Work with Program Coordinator in selecting course content and classroom activities
Meet all deadlines for paperwork or other information requested by the Program Coordinator
Exercise classroom management
Develop a positive and supportive rapport with students
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to work within a TEAM setting.
Knowledge of curriculum-based teaching is essential.
Represent the College in a positive manner to employees, students, visitors and the general public.
Must be enthusiastic and energetic in performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Must be a self starter and have the ability to function under limited supervision.
Must have the ability to read and understand written and oral instructions or communications.
Must have the ability to efficiently perform tasks in an environment of frequent interruptions.
Must have the ability to assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise good judgment when making decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree
Previous teaching experience with underrepresented students preferred.
Sensitivity to the needs of low-income 1st generation college students
Must be available for orientations prior to start date.
Must be available from October-December
Ability to challenge, motivate and inspire students

SALARY: $20.00-25.00 an hour DOE

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To guarantee that your application will be considered, your completed application packet must be received by September 24, 2008 . Position remains open until filled.

Contact Neema Pratt at (310) 243-3670 or by e-mail at npratt@csudh.edu for more information.

The following items must be included in your application packet for consideration:

A Resume
Cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position and your interest in working for Upward Bound
A copy of transcripts, with originals upon hiring
Contact information for two references

Only complete application packets will be considered for position vacancies