Part Time Virtual Jobs in Camden, AR (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
The Upward Bound Program is an early intervention pre-college program that helps students prepare for higher education. Upward Bound brings high school students to college campuses after school, on the weekends, and during the summer to receive instruction in core subject areas. The Upward Bound program is seeking applicants for part-time Academic Instructors in areas of Math. These positions are responsible for delivering basic skills instruction and supplemental college preparatory coursework in the fall and spring semesters. The Upward Bound Instructor is responsible for preparing materials; developing instruction strategies, teaching basic skills and core curriculum courses; and evaluating student progress. They are role models, sharing expertise and experiences with participants and maintain required records. Instructors must be able to commit for 18 weeks and work well with staff at all levels within a cultural, collaborative environment. This is a grant-funded position and is governed by state and federal laws and institutional policy.
Compensation: $25 per hour.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Instructors will report to the Upward Bound Director and manage needs in the classroom during Upward Bound sessions.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create an engaging grade level appropriate course curriculum for each course taught.
• Effectively implement curriculum developed for each course to include utilizing a variety of teaching techniques.
• Revise and/or create subject specific lesson plans aligned with UB's academic program theme.
• Select materials for themed designed courses based on UB staff recommendations.
• Develop and submit lesson and assessment plans.
• Deliver courses geared towards generating excitement for learning, as well as developing concrete academic skills in UB participants.
• Design and facilitate project-based learning experiences that enable students to demonstrate their understanding of the summer curriculum through a culminating project.
• Provide course content in a manner that helps UB participants to have a head start on their upcoming fall course work (for Math, Science, English only).
• Maintain order in the classroom (in-person or virtual), monitor, record, and report students' performance on a weekly basis.
• Provide appropriate classroom management (in-person or virtual) for 9th-12th graders.
• Maintain student records in a secure and confidential manner.
• Complete formative and summative evaluations for each student in class(es).
• Provide feedback on students' performance via quantitative or qualitative methods.
• Attend UB staff orientations, weekly meetings, and post-academic semester meetings.
• Supervise and monitor students during class.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, or student concerns, following established safety and reporting protocols.
• Provide support to the Upward Bound program, when necessary
• Adhere to all College policies and procedures.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Office, as well as other computer applications.
• Ability to build rapport with youth.
• Demonstrates a considerate, friendly, respectful and constructive attitude toward fellow employees and students.

Required Education and Experience:
Must hold bachelor's degrees in the fields they teach; have at least three years or more secondary or postsecondary teaching experience with students similar to UB participants.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Knowledge and experience with alternative learning techniques effective with diverse learners preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and walking; with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
Application Agreement
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.
The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.
Chosen Candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and have acceptable background results, provide any certificates of training (if the candidates possess any) or Licenses, Official Transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), must have a clean driving record and must complete all new hire paperwork prior to starting work. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to drug testing.