Description

Upward Bound is looking to hire an Educational Instructor to teach Secondary level literature composition courses for the Summer Enrichment program. This position will primarily be located at the Boys & Girls Clubs Annex building and TCC Trinity River Campus in Fort Worth. Hours are typically between 8:00 am -1:00 pm (5 hours) per day.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a curriculum that addresses course objectives
• Utilize innovative classroom techniques and methodologies that involve students in challenging learning opportunities
• Provide feedback to students that will enhance their academic growth
• Monitor and report student attendance
• Refer to the coordinator those students not making adequate progress
• Attend faculty meetings to evaluate student progress and determine improvement strategies for students
• Complete summative evaluations highlighting students’ strengths and needs
• Submit curriculum evaluation to improve program services.

Upward Bound provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor degree required
• Minimum 6 months experience working with youth
• Valid Teacher Certification

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

• Ability to work during program hours
• Ability to be a positive role model
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships
• Ability to relate to at-risk youth
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass agency background screens and drug screen at any time
• Must have satisfactory driving record and a valid driver’s license for operation of a motor vehicle relevant to carrying out duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to facilitate, teach, or instruct
• Bilingual
• Currently certified in CPR/First Aid
• Knowledge of various program areas such as healthy lifestyles, culture and arts, academics, social development and teen interests
• Work experience with or program knowledge of the Boys & Girls Club Movement (national and/or local Club) is an advantage

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is an equal opportunity employer. It maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability and medical condition to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.