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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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As of Sep 6, 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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Infographic showing various Upward Bound Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 32% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,145 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Temporary Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math-Science Summer Instructor

Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT • On-site

$33 - $38/hr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

The Wesleyan University Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science (UB/UBMS) programs are searching for instructors for its summer enrichment program. UB/UBMS are currently seeking teachers for the following classes: Math, Science, English, and Foreign Language.
Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science are a federally funded programs designed to aid low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented high school students in their preparation for college. The six-week non-residential summer program aims to improve academic skills and give students a head start for the upcoming school year. The program also offers other enrichment activities as well for participants from Middletown and Meriden.
UB/UBMS summer program classes will tentatively run from Monday, June 22nd through Friday, July 31st, Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities include:
  • Create curriculum
  • Teach assigned courses
  • Maintain student academic records for each course taught
  • Evaluate student work
  • Conference with parents/guardians
  • Assist project staff with enrichment trips
  • Overseeing daily activities as needed.

Curriculum planning before the classes begin will be compensated as well.
This is an on-campus position.
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in education or related subject
Experience teaching middle, high school, or college students in math, laboratory science, English, foreign language, or other selected subject areas
Ability to engage and motivate students
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree
Experience in utilization of innovating teaching methods
Experience teaching students for underrepresented backgrounds in higher education (low-income, first-generation).
Additional Applicant Instructions:
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.
Pay Range: $33.00 - $38.00/hr.
Work Location: On Campus
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate's completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

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