Upward Bound Summer Teacher

Title: Upward Bound Summer Teacher

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code

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 the University of North Texas Health Science Center at 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, inclusive, 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 14–18-year-old students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Subject matter, communication skills, flexibility, classroom management.

Job Duties:

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

Work Schedule:

Morning Teachers

• 8:00am - 11:30am

Afternoon Teachers

• 2:30pm - 6:00pm

Recreation Teachers

• 12:15pm - 1:30pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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