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Organization: KeyPoint Alliance, Inc. (KPA): www.1kpa.org
Title of Position: Summer Science Teachers
Department: TRIO Upward Bound Programs
Reports To: Program Director(s)
Salary Range: $96 - $108 Per Class (pay will be commensurate with qualifications/education and experience)
Special Note: This is primarily an in-person teaching position to be conducted in an Atlanta metro area college where the summer program will be implemented
About our Program: The Upward Bound (UB) program is a federally funded grant program that provides fundamental support to participants in preparation for college. Its purpose is to identify and serve eligible students by providing opportunities for their academic development and enrichment, assisting students with college preparation and motivating students toward the successful completion of a high school diploma and post-secondary enrollment, persistence and completion. 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. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education.
The KPA-TRIO UB Program is seeking part-time science teachers for its 6-week UB summer program (instructors only needed onsite for first 5 weeks), which will occur in a college setting in the metro Atlanta area from June 8th - July 17th.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in science related field; 1 year of teaching experience in science, or at least 18 hours (with a 3.0 GPA or better) completed graduated course work in subject area; experience developing and writing effective lesson plans. A combination of the applicant's education, experience and/or other qualifications will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications: High school or college teaching experience in science related subjects; comes from a disadvantaged socio-economic background or has taught a population similar to the TRIO Upward Bound student population; Georgia teaching licensure/certification in science; master's degree in qualifying content area; experience teaching low income students.
Must be able to teach at least one of the following to mixed-ability classes (i.e. 9-12th grade):
• Science: Ability to teach general physical science, environmental science, earth systems science, chemistry, biology and/or physics
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Teach classes to high school participants as part of KeyPoint Alliance Upward Bound summer program
• Revise and/or create subject specific lesson plans aligned with UB's academic summer program theme
• Select materials, create lesson plans, and teach classes based on KPA-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
• Provide course content in a manner that helps UB participants to have a head start on their upcoming fall course work
• Maintain order in the classroom and monitor, record and report students' performance on a weekly basis
• Provide appropriate classroom management for 9th-12th graders
• Maintain student records in a secure and confidential manner
• Must be able to follow directions and be comfortable with reading all relevant materials, correspondences, information etc. pertaining to the position
• Complete formative and summative evaluations for each student in class(es)
• Chaperone and participant in field trips (if needed)
• Attend UB staff orientations and weekly meetings
• Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates Must:
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills
• Must be able to follow instructions and be detailed oriented
• Demonstrate the motivation to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrate patience in working with teens, and have a genuine ability to connect with teens
• Possess discretion, sound judgment, and solid decision making skills.
• Be sensitive to the needs of diverse and disadvantaged populations
• Deliver engaging, interactive age appropriate instruction that keeps youth intellectually curious, interested and focused
• Be adaptable and flexible regarding scheduling to meet programming needs.
Other Details:
• Must be able to travel to and from the summer site program location which will be located within the metro Atlanta area.
• Must be available to commit to teach classes between Monday, June 8th - Thursday, July 16th
• Must be available between the hours of 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday during the 6-week summer program
• Must be available to attend the 1/2 day UB staff orientation and 1/2 day UB Student/Parent orientation in May and June.
• Major holidays i.e. Juneteenth and July 4th NO classes will be held
• Must be able to teach up to three (3) 60-75 minute classes (depending on the class type/subject) per day up to 3 set days per week
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Interested persons must submit four (4) items which are:

1. Complete the entire application for this position (including salary information).
2. Provide a cover letter expressing interest in the position, as well as specify the subject area(s) qualified to be taught to UB participants.
3. Attach or include a resume detailing relevant experience
4. Provide the names and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. At least two (2) of the three (3) references must be current or former supervisors.

Please note: a criminal background check and drug screening is required.
If you desire more than the advertised salary range, your application Will NOT be considered.
Also, please complete the entire application. Incomplete applications Will NOT be reviewed.