Upward Bound Summer Math Instructor AV8629

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Broghan Altermatt, broghan.altermatt@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

May 31 – July 2 (5 weeks)

Monday–Wednesday each week

Teaching: 9:00am-10:00am, 10:10am-11:10am each day (6 hours/week)

14 hours curriculum development/planning per week (flexible schedule)

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$18.00

Position pays $1800 for the duration of the program

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit resumes and cover letters to broghan.altermatt@okstate.edu

About This Position

Program & Job Description:

The Upward Bound Summer Program is an academic summer camp offered through the OSU Stillwater Campus and the Division of Access and Community Impact. Our students come from low-income, first-generation families, and the goal of our program is to prepare our students for success in higher education. Through our 6-week summer program (May 31st -July 2nd), students; engage in coursework to prepare them for their next academic school year, explore OSU and other college campuses, learn teamwork and leadership skills, and engage in a variety of recreational and educational activities

Our Math Teacher will host classes covering math topics for our students. They will provide students with teachings, activities, and practice opportunities to increase their understanding of ACT/SAT competencies.

Job Duties

• Prior to the start of the summer program, Teachers must complete CPR & First Aid, FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, and Minors on Campus trainings, paid for and provided by Oklahoma State University.
• During the summer program, Teachers will work Monday through Friday approximately 20 hours a week for the first 5 weeks of the program completing the following tasks:
• Will attend weekly staff and Teacher Meetings
• Will plan and prepare lesson plans and instructional materials on Thursdays and Fridays, delivering those plans on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays to facilitate active learning
• Will assign, grade, and provide feedback on class work, homework, tests, and assignments
• Will create and administer pre- and post-tests to gauge student learning across the program
• Will host study halls/1-on-1 tutoring sessions 
• Will supervise students to ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Math, Teaching, or a related field
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification 
• Knowledge of the academic needs of low-income and first-generation students
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to successfully pass a state background check
  

(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Preferred Qualifications

• From a low-income and/or first-generation background, or a prior TRIO program participant
• Knowledge of online learning systems (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.)
• Able and willing to drive a 15-passenger van (see section 4.15, points A & B of OSU Transportation Services Policies and Procedures)