Upward Bound Teacher Assistant & Tutor (temporary)

About the Opportunity

POSITION TITLE: Upward Bound Teacher Assistant & Tutor (temporary) 
 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHPS: 

Reports to:     MCUB Director, MCUB Associate Director             

Summary of Position:  

 
The Mills College at Northeastern University Upward Bound (MCUB) TRIO Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.  MCUB is designed to enhance the academic skills of low-income first-generation college-bound high school students in the Oakland and West Contra Costa Unified School District with the goal that participants will pursue post-secondary education. TRiO is funded by the U. S. Department of Education. The Summer Enrichment Program will provide academic instruction in core subjects:  English, Sciences, and Mathematics.  MCUB will also provide courses and workshops exploring various topics: Life Skills, Study Skills, College Preparation, Career Exploration, and Cultural Awareness.  

Summer Enrichment Program Description 

The MCUB Program offers a six-week summer academic enrichment program for students entering grades 9th-12th.  The MCUB summer program will be conducted on the Mills College Campus. Staff orientations will likely take place June 4th – 5th 10:30 am to 4 pm. Instruction for the MCUB Summer Program is scheduled to begin Monday, June 17th and continues through Thursday, July 25th.  The daily program schedule is 9:00 am-5:00pm, Monday–Friday (7 hours Monday-Thursday and on Fridays, hours may be more depending on our departure and return from field trips). An hour nonpaid lunch from 11:00 to 12:00 pm is included in the 9 am – 5 pm program schedule above.  

The Mills College at Northeastern University Upward Bound (MCUB) TRIO Program is currently seeking 4-6 highly motivated, knowledgeable, creative, engaging, student focused, experienced educators to assist instructors and tutor students in academic courses in ENGL 1A, Introduction to Speech-COMM 1A, Introduction to Statistics - MATH 13, CIS - Introduction to Computer Programming, English for 9th graders, Chemistry, Algebra/Geometry, Robotics/Algebra 2, Robotics/Coding, Robotics/Physics, and/or Physics/Algebra 2. Courses will be taught to students in high school students in rising 9th-12th grades.  The positions require someone who has passion, innovation, and knowledge to motivate and challenge students to generate skills necessary for college success.  

Each course will be defined by:  

• Small classes (up to 20 students)  

• Daily in-class instruction, group work, real-world application of concepts taught. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Entering weekly grades 

• Entering daily attendance 

• Support students with work completion  

• Student lunch time supervision  

• Prep materials for instructors  

• Supervise students on weekly field trips 

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support of MCUB mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior 

• Participate in MCUB weekly staff meetings. 

• Attend instructor orientation/planning sessions and program activities. 

• Prepare students for End of Summer Showcase: An opportunity for all students to show what they learned during the summer. (July 18th, 5pm-8pm)   

Knowledge of: 

• Thorough knowledge of subject matter and skill acquisition in subject being taught 

• Knowledgeable of California Content standards for subject area (academic courses) 

• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and different learning styles 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Skills and knowledge to effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds 

• Ability to understand and enforce all MCUB Program policies  

Education and Training: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred candidate holds Teaching Credential or working towards Teaching Credential.  

• Minimum 2 years experience teaching in related subject. 

• Minimum 2 years direct working relationship/or teaching low-income, first-generation college-bound students. 

• Strong preference given to Oakland Unified School District teachers.  

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands: 

• Requires passing fingerprinting and a background check. 

• Requires certificate of completion of Mandated Reporting Training within the last year.  

This position description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additi