Summer Instructor, Science TRIO Upward Bound Program - North Shore Community College
North Shore Community College
Lynn, MAAmherst, MA
$32.00 per hour
Temporary
Full-time
1 month ago
Summer Instructor, Science, TRIO Upward Bound Program (Learning Specialist)Campus Location: NSCC Lynn & UMass AmherstWork Schedule: June 25 & June 26: Staff TrainingJune 27 - July 19: Day Program (program not in session, Thursday July 4 & Friday July 5) 8:00am-4pmJuly 20 - August 3: Residential Program, UMass AmherstAugust 6: NSCC: Wrapping up paperwork and program materialsNon-benefited, MCCC position, grant fundedABOUT TRIO UPWARD BOUND PROGRAMThe North Shore Community College (NSCC) TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program is a federally funded program for low-income, first-generation, and/or academically at-risk high school students. The primary mission is to increase the rate at which participants complete their secondary school education, and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education. The UB program provides academic, co- and extracurricular activities during the academic year and the summer, including instruction, tutoring, college tours, cultural events, health and fitness activities, educational workshops, and service activities.ABOUT UB SUMMER ACADEMYThe UB Summer Academy is a six-week program that simulates commuter and residential college experiences. The Summer Academy serves approximately 40 students from the Lynn Public Schools. This year's Summer Academy includes a four-week, day program at North Shore Community College's Lynn Campus and a two- week residential program at Umass Amherst. The program runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM during the non-residential component and Sunday evening through Saturday afternoon during the residential component. The overarching theme for this year's Summer Academy is, So...What do we do now?GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:The Summer Instructors are responsible for planning and implementing dynamic, engaging, empowering project-based courses as part of our 6-week summer program. Positions available for the following subject:Science: Natural Science-Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and/or Computer ScienceDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Design a curriculum that matches and supports Upward Bound's teaching and learning goals, yearly theme and is responsive to Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
Implement a virtual assessment/evaluation system for determining student success on assignments, culminating projects, class participation and the course as a whole
Identify virtual educational reference materials (books, articles, supplies, etc.) to be utilized during the course
Incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy, student-centered learning, and multicultural perspectives
Focus on one overarching project that guides the content and skills you want students to learn and apply to be presented on the last day of the summer program
Collaborate with Academic Coordinator to maximize academic benefits for each individual student
Instructors also engage in non-instructional virtual activities including weekly meetings, facilitated study sessions, and co-curricular activities
Requirements:
B.A. or B.S. in the related field(s) required
Familiarity with assessment techniques in the subject area(s)
Teaching experience, preferably with urban youth
Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in the related field(s) www.doe.mass.edu/candi/commoncore/
Demonstrated ability to be punctual and dependable
Demonstrated ability to act as a team player
Bi-lingual (Spanish, French, Khmer) preferred
Demonstrated sensitivity towards and passion and commitment to working with students and staff of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different levels of academic preparation, or/and varying physical and learning abilities-prior experience preferred
Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a National background check as a condition of employment.
Additional Information:SALARY: Total earnings for this position is $4,160 at $32/hr. plus room and board and transportation to/from during the residential portion of the program.STARTING DATE: Tuesday, June 25, 2024EMPLOYMENT DATES: Class and Study Session hours between 8:30am - 4:00pm while at NSCC
June 25 and June 26: Staff training and prep at NSCC's Lynn Campus
June 27 - July 19: Program meets at NSCC's Lynn Campus (no class July 4 & 5)
July 20- August 3: Program meets at UMass Amherst (no class August 1-2)
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in it programs and activities as required by Title IX or the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Action of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquires or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Nick Royal, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. North Shore Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking .Application Instructions:Submit a cover letter and resume. Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide the name, address, email and telephone number of at least three current professional references before the interview takes place.Powered by
