USU Eastern Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program designed to encourage postsecondary preparation of high school students who are from low-income families and are first-generation college bound students. During a six week summer program approximately 30 Upward Bound students experience intensive academic, cultural, and social expansion while living in the residence halls at USU Eastern.
The students will be attending class beginning June 2nd, 2025 and will continue through July 2nd, 2025. Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a lunch break and a study hall in between classes. Each teacher will teach up to 30 students in grades 9-12 for one hour a day, four days a week (Monday-Thursday). USU Eastern Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program designed to encourage Highlights: postsecondary preparation of high school students who are from low-income families and are first-generation college bound students. We serve 60 high school students from Grand, Emery and Carbon counties during the school year and 30 high school students from Grand, Emery and Carbon counties in our summer program.
We are looking for teachers who are qualified to teach:
MathLanguage ArtsScienceForeign LanguagePhysical EducationOther Extra Curricular Activities(i.e. theatre, art, graphic arts, culinary arts, etc.)Please indicate in your cover letter, what courses you are qualified and comfortable teaching.
Job offer contingent upon successfully passed background check.
Responsibilities Create hands on curriculum for up to 30 students who are in grades 9-12 in class instruction, four days (M-TH) a week from June 2, 2025 - July 2, 2025Grading responsibilities after regular teaching hours.Engage students in the learning process and get them excited about your courseHelp prepare students for college, steer them toward collegiate opportunities.Mentor high school students, and encourage a love of learning.USU Eastern Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program designed to encourage.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education or related field.Ability to work with and relate to high school age students.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to serve as a mentor, advisor and role model to students.Ability to work productively and cooperatively with colleagues.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.Strong organizational skills.Attention to detail.Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.Excellent interpersonal abilities.Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with students and co-workers.Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.Willingness to learn new skills or techniques. Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of objects up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than one hour per day.
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