Upward Bound Instructor (English & Physics)

Position purpose

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. An instructor performs all other duties as directed by program supervisor.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

1. to teach classes according to New York State Education Department standards;

2. to coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses;

3. to keep active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects;

4. to ensure that each program/class contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency;

5. to keep students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;

6. to keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of assignments;

7. to maintain accurate and complete records, including attendance records;

8. to ensure that assigned classes and tutoring sessions are held as scheduled;

9. to make suggestions to the program director concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the objectives of the program;

10. to participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes initiatives;

11. to study and utilize students' learning styles in each class in order to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations;

12. to incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery;

13. to maximize the learning opportunities for each student;

14. to refer students to counselors as needed;

**Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in education or related fields in subject taught is required

Professional Skills

• Mastery of subject (s) taught

• Written and verbal communication and presentation skills are needed

• Ability to work with low-income and first-generation students

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, D2L, SONIS, Zoom

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to communicate with students, school officials, parents and staff

• Ability to understand and follow directions

• Ability to resolve conflict among students

• Have background information and the culture of NYC public high schools and students

Work environment and physical functions

This position is located in office and classroom environments. Generally, an employee needs to be able to sit, stand, and navigate within the office area. The office equipment either individually used or shared with a department is the responsibility of all employees.

Compensation

The entry level compensation for this position is expected to range between $25 - $45 per hour, depending on experience and education.