Upward Bound Summer Teacher

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University of North Texas is hiring an Upward Bound Summer Teacher responsible for delivering engaging instruction to high school students during a summer program. The role involves creating lesson plans, monitoring student progress, maintaining classroom control, and supporting students to meet academic objectives in a dynamic learning environment.

Highlights

Deliver engaging summer instruction for students in grades 9-12 focusing on academic growth, critical thinking, and creativity.
Create an 8-session curriculum aligned with educational standards and administer pre- and post-tests.
Maintain classroom management and enforce program policies while acting as a positive role model.
Monitor student progress and provide individualized support to ensure learning objectives are met.
Certified teachers, professors, graduate students preferred; juniors and seniors considered.
Prior experience working with 14-18-year-old students required.
Strong subject matter knowledge, communication skills, flexibility, and classroom management abilities needed.
Work schedule includes morning, recreational, and afternoon sessions with specific hours.
Salary is commensurate with experience and position is hourly with a .48 FTE classification.
Position falls under UNT Student Affairs and TRIO program supporting college readiness initiatives.

Upward Bound Summer Teacher Full Description

Title: Upward Bound Summer Teacher

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement

Department: UNT-UNT TRIO-160570

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Upward Bound Program provides assistance in the areas of academic support, personal concerns, career exploration, and post-secondary information to identified students. The primary purpose of the federally funded program is to prepare students in grades 9-12 to attend and graduate from college

Position Overview

Summer Teachers are responsible for delivering engaging, instruction to students in a summer learning environment. The teacher will create a positive and dynamic classroom atmosphere that fosters academic growth, critical thinking, and creativity. This position involves implementing lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and providing individualized support to ensure that all students meet learning objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Certified Teachers, Professors, and Graduate Students (Consideration will be given to Undergraduates in their Junior or Senior year)
Previous experience working with 14â18-year-old students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Subject matter, communication skills, flexibility, classroom management.

Preferred Qualifications

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

Attend a training on May 12th (5:30-8:00pm)Â
Create an 8-session curriculum with the help of the TEKS and the ADAD.Â
Provide the ADAD and students with a syllabus.Â
Provide a Pre-Test and Post-Test based on course curriculum.Â
Provide lesson plans.Â
Select an outstanding student from all of your classes to receive an award.Â
Maintain control of the classroom environment.Â
Be visible to and interactive with students and staff during on-duty hours.Â
Enforce UB policies as written in the Student Handbook.Â
Act as a positive role model for the students.Â
Keep Administrative Staff informed of any unusual student behavior.Â
Complete end-of-summer student evaluation reports.Â
Adhere to the âService Agreement,â âCode of Ethics,â and job description.Â
Fulfill any other duties as requested by Administrative Staff.Â
Insure the participation of every student.Â
Teach the fundamentals of sports (recreational teachers).Â

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Morning teachers: 8:00am - 11:30am
Rec Teachers: 12:15pm-1:30pm
Afternoon: 2:30pm - 6:00 pm

Driving University Vehicle

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.Â

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit âand takes actions to prevent â discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

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