Upward Bound Academic Instructor - Temporary

seedgrad.iastate.edu

Design and deliver engaging lessons
Support students entering grades 10-12
Reinforce foundational concepts
Upward Bound Instructors design and deliver engaging, hands-on, non-credit academic courses that prepare students for upcoming high school core coursework

Job Summary

  • Upward Bound Instructors design and deliver engaging, hands-on, non-credit academic courses that prepare students for upcoming high school core coursework.
  • Courses emphasize active learning, skill building, and academic confidence in a small-group instructional setting with classes typically enrolling 8–10 students.
  • Instructors support students entering grades 10–12 by introducing and reinforcing foundational concepts in math, science, and/or literature and composition.

Matching Summary

Upward Bound Instructors design and deliver engaging, hands-on, non-credit academic courses that prepare students for upcoming high school core coursework.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design and deliver engaging lessons
  • Support students entering grades 10-12
  • Reinforce foundational concepts
  • Promote active learning and skill building
  • Monitor student progress and provide feedback

Nice-to-have

  • Adapt instructional strategies
  • Work as a member of a team
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or current enrollment
  • Prior experience with youth
  • Ability to lead and organize
  • Ability to work with little supervision
  • Certified teaching license

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis

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