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Instructor, Upward Bound: Math

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$25.25/hr

Instructor, Upward Bound: Math 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, Upward Bound: Math

Tri-C

Cleveland, OH • On-site

$25.25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Instructor, Upward Bound: Math
Department: Youth, Adult and Community Connections Upward Bound Program
Location: Metropolitan Campus
Reports To: Prog Mgr, Upward Bound (Trio)
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition ID: req7233
Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff
Union Position: Non-Union
Work Schedule: Hours as Needed
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Trio Summer Academy. Serves as a Math instructor for high school students (9th grade-12thgrade) in the Trio Summer Academy. This is a six-week instructionalassignment (June - July) with planning meetings commencing in June.
AcademicSchool Year. Provides academicsupport to students enrolled in a Pre-College Program. Works directly with students assisting in one-on-one,small group, and classroom settings. Supports the Program's objectives and initiatives as directed. 3 days a week from3:30 pm - 6:00 pm.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Trio Summer Academy
  • Provides instruction and student supervision in assigned Math classes
  • Monitors and keeps daily log of student attendance, behavior, and academic development
  • Assists in the development of daily lesson plans and formative and summative assessments
  • Develops and maintains class syllabi and grade reports
  • Provides a comprehensive written summary for each class taught
  • Develops engaging and hands-on lessons to facilitate learning

AcademicSchool Year
  • Supports educational and career assessments
  • Evaluates student tutorial needs
  • Develops and implements supplemental curricula, materials and instruction for basic skills courses
  • Assists with individual and/or small group tutoring sessions
  • Conducts educational workshops
  • Works with educational technologies, computer applications, and other materials or delivery systems used to provide academic support
  • Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
  • Bachelor's degree in Math or related field
  • Experience teaching Math to high school and/or college students
  • Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS and ABILITIES
  • Ability to stand and walk a large portion of the work day
  • Ability to work a variety of flexible hours during the day.
  • Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
  • Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Works accurately with great attention to detail
  • Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
  • Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
  • Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES
CRITICALCOMPETENCIES
  • Service Focus
  • Collaboration
  • Quality of Work

VERYIMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
  • Communications
  • Adaptability

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
  • Time Utilization
  • Continuous Improvement

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
  • Master's degree (preferably in Math or Math education)
  • Experience working with a Trio program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.)
  • Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment.
  • Work is performed in a working environments where the environment stay consistent.
  • Work is performed in an environment where a person's voice needs to be heard clearly in a classroom environment.
  • Work is partially performed in an environment no conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
  • Work may also require some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
  • Work may also require walking and standing inconjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away fromthe worksite

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $25.25/ hour.
Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.
Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

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