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Instructor, Math (Upward Bound)

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$25/hr

Instructor, Math (Upward Bound) Department: Youth, Adult and Community Connections Upward Bound Program Location: Metropolitan Campus Reports To: Prog Mgr, Upward Bound (Trio) Recruitment Type:

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Instructor, English (Upward Bound)

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$25/hr

Instructor, English (Upward Bound) Department: Youth, Adult and Community Connections Upward Bound Program Location: Metropolitan Campus Reports To: Prog Mgr, Upward Bound (Trio) Recruitment Type:

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Instructor, Science (Upward Bound)

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$25/hr

Instructor, Science (Upward Bound) Department: Youth, Adult and Community Connections Upward Bound Program Location: Metropolitan Campus Reports To: Prog Mgr, Upward Bound (Trio) Recruitment Type:

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for upward bound instructor in the United States is $23.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Upward Bound Instructor job?

An Upward Bound Instructor is responsible for teaching and mentoring high school students in the Upward Bound program, which supports first-generation and low-income students in preparing for college. They develop lesson plans, lead instructional sessions, and provide academic guidance in subjects such as math, science, English, and college readiness. Instructors also foster a supportive learning environment and encourage students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Upward Bound Instructor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Upward Bound Instructor, you need a solid background in academic subject areas (such as math, science, or English), a bachelor's degree (often in education or a related field), and prior teaching or tutoring experience. Familiarity with educational technologies, curriculum planning tools, and occasionally learning management systems is highly beneficial. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to motivate and mentor students are key soft traits for this role. These skills are vital to effectively support and inspire first-generation and underrepresented high school students to succeed academically and pursue postsecondary education.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Upward Bound Instructor?

As an Upward Bound Instructor, your daily responsibilities may include preparing and delivering engaging lessons, tutoring students individually or in small groups, and developing curriculum tailored to diverse learning needs. You will also frequently assess student progress, provide academic and college readiness guidance, and support program activities such as workshops and field trips. Collaboration with other instructors, program coordinators, and sometimes parents is common to ensure each student's success. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' educational journeys while developing strong pedagogical and mentoring skills.

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Instructor (Summer), Upward Bound

Instructor (Summer), Upward Bound

Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

East Elmhurst, NY

Temporary

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Upward Bound Summer Instructor (Subjects include Calculus, Pre-calculus, Emotional Wellness, Interdisciplinary Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Social Science, Music, Poetry, Language)

Department: Upward Bound

Reports to: Assistant Director of Upward Bound

Status --non-exempt

Position Status -- Temp

Hours: Monday to Thursday: Hours: varies between 9am-4:30pm

**Company Conformance Statements In the performance of respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision • Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, agencies

Position purpose

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. An instructor performs all other duties as directed by program supervisor.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

  1. teach classes with content aligned to New York State Education Department standards;
  2. coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses;
  3. keep active at a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects;
  4. ensure that each program/class contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency;
  5. keep students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
  6. keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of assignments;
  7. maintain accurate and complete records, including attendance records;
  8. ensure that assigned classes and tutoring sessions are held as scheduled;
  9. make suggestions to the program director concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the objectives of the program;
  10. participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes initiatives;
  11. study and utilize students' learning styles in each class in order to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations;
  12. incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery;
  13. maximize the learning opportunities for each student;
  14. refer students to counselors as needed.

**Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in education or field related to subject taught.

Professional Skills

  • Mastery of subject(s) taught;
  • Written and verbal communication and presentation skills are needed;
  • Ability to work with low-income and first-generation students;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, D2L (or similar learning management system), and Zoom (or similar distance video conferencing software).
  • Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to communicate with students, school officials, parents and staff;
  • Ability to understand and follow directions;
  • Ability to resolve conflict among students;
  • Ability to understand the varying backgrounds and culture of NYC public high schools and students.

Work environment and physical functions

This position is located in office and classroom environments. Generally, an employee needs to be able to sit, stand, and navigate within the office area. The office equipment either individually used or shared with a department is the responsibility of all employees.

Compensation

The compensation for this position is expected to be paid by stipend, dependent on the level of education earned by the instructor:

  • Bachelor's degree: $1400
  • Masters degree: $1900
  • PhD: $2400

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