Teacher, Upward Bound Summer Day Program

(STEM Focus)

Applications are now being accepted for 3 teachers to teach science curriculum to Upward Bound students in partnership with the University of Puget Sound Summer Academic Challenge.

The Upward Bound Tacoma program at The Evergreen State College is an educational enrichment program that promotes high school achievement and participation in post-secondary education among low-income and first generation-to-college high school students. Upward Bound offers a 6-week summer experience to its program participants each summer.  The Upward Bound Summer Learning Institute includes core academic courses, electives, work internships, cultural activities and recreational activities. The Upward Bound Tacoma summer program serves 80 students from diverse backgrounds. The program’s target high schools are Mount Tahoma and Lincoln High Schools.

The 2019 Summer Learning Institute day program will be a partnership with the University of Puget Sound College ACCESS Summer Academic Challenge. It will take place at the University of Puget Sound campus: UPS Access Programs’ Summer Academic Challenge (SAC) is a five-week STEM enrichment program serving low income, first generation, and student of color primarily from Tacoma Public Schools and Pierce County. Students arrive on June 26, 2019, and finish the program on July 26, 2019. Classes are held on the University of Puget Sound’s campus.

Teachers must have experience and enjoy teaching in collaborative student-centered learning environments. Ideal candidates are knowledgeable in STEM, enthusiastic, and innovative. We will hire three teachers to work with different grade levels 9th and 10th, and 11th and 12th. All curriculum materials and resources provided, including, lunch and transportation for field trips.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under the direct supervision of the Upward Bound Associate Director the teaching staff will:

  • Prepare and deliver the curriculum.
  • Work cooperatively with other teachers to prepare and implement outcome and inquiry based curriculum.
  • Teach and mentor students.
  • Assess, evaluate, record and report student performance.
  • Attend staff meetings.
  • Submit final student evaluations, lesson plans, and student grades.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Possess certification in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Math (STEM)
  • Has experience teaching youth, and or other relevant teaching experience
  • Is committed to working with racially, ethnically, LGBTQIA+, diverse students
  • Provide a respectful, multicultural, cooperative learning environment for students with diverse backgrounds.
  • Individualize instruction as well as provide group and experiential learning instruction.
  • Has experience in Project Based/Collaborative Learning teaching
  • Can design hands-on, engaging lesson plans using the STEM Curriculum
  • Oversees 2-3 student staff members
  • Has a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record

COMPENSATION:

$22-$24 PER HOUR

This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

 

SCHEDULE:

Teachers will work approximately 35 hours per week including preparation, teaching, staff collaboration and weekly staff meetings.  Appointment: Temporary, full-time position to begin in June 2019 and end on July 26, 2019, depending on continued university need.  Typical schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Training will be required prior to the start of the program.

 

APPLICATIONS:  Candidates must submit a Resume; Letter of Interest explaining your qualifications and reasons for wanting to work with Upward Bound and UPS College ACCESS;  and Teaching References. Before hire, candidates will be required to also complete a Disclosure Statement (Background Check), which can be found online at http://www.evergreen.edu/humanresources/forms.htm.

Applications can be submitted online through the University of Puget Sound applicant portal or emailed/hand delivered to the address below:

 

ONLINE APPLICATION:

https://www2.pugetsound.jobs/psc/HRPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=4643&PostingSeq=1

E-MAIL:

 

SUBJECT: UPWARD BOUND SUMMER TEACHER APPLICATION (YOUR NAME)

TO: MYA KIM, Program Coordinator

E-MAIL: kimm@evergreen.edu

THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE,

Library Bldg, Rm#2113, Olympia, WA 98505

Please include your e-mail address on your application materials.

 

Hello,

 

We are looking for teachers for our upcoming summer program and I would like to encourage MES students to apply. The STEM teacher announcement calls for a teaching endorsement however, we may be able to adjust that depending on students’ experience and qualifications. The curriculum for our 11th & 12th graders will focus on environmental science while our 9th & 10th graders will focus on weather balloons. I am hoping you will have some students who would be interested in sharing their knowledge with our students this summer! I have attached the job announcement and appreciate you sharing it out.

 

Thank you,

Jaynina

 

Jaynina Smith-Prince, MSW | She/Her | Associate Director of College Access | Upward Bound Tacoma | 360.867.6507| http://www.evergreen.edu/trio