Temporary Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math-Science Summer Instructor

The Wesleyan University Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science (UB/UBMS) programs are searching for instructors for its summer enrichment program. UB/UBMS are currently seeking teachers for the following classes: Math, Science, English, and Foreign Language. Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science are a federally funded programs designed to aid low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented high school students in their preparation for college. The six-week non-residential summer program aims to improve academic skills and give students a head start for the upcoming school year. The program also offers other enrichment activities as well for participants from Middletown and Meriden. UB/UBMS summer program classes will tentatively run from Monday, June 22nd through Friday, July 31st, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include: Create curriculum Teach assigned courses Maintain student academic records for each course taught Evaluate student work Conference with parents/guardians Assist project staff with enrichment trips Overseeing daily activities as needed. Curriculum planning before the classes begin will be compensated as well. This is an on-campus position. Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject Experience teaching middle, high school, or college students in math, laboratory science, English, foreign language, or other selected subject areas Ability to engage and motivate students Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree Experience in utilization of innovating teaching methods Experience teaching students for underrepresented backgrounds in higher education (low-income, first-generation). Additional Applicant Instructions: Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Pay Range: $33.00 - $38.00/hr. Work Location: On Campus All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html. Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify. Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html. We welcome your interest in Wesleyan’s diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work. In this open-minded and inclusive environment, our faculty and staff foster a liberal arts experience characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism. Working at Wesleyan Benefits FAQs Internal applicants If you are currently employed at WES, you must apply for positions through Job Hubs in your Workday portal. There you will find an abbreviated application form making this process much easier for you!

Salary : $33 - $38