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University of Minnesota - 15th Ave UB AY Instructor in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apply for Job Job ID362673 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position Overview TRIO Upward Bound is seeking educators to instruct supplemental courses for our after school, college preparation program targeting high school age students from Minneapolis. We are looking for instructors for the following two courses: English Composition for 10th grade students: This class meets every Thursday. Instructors must be available from 3:00-6:00 pm each Thursday for the entire academic year in addition to office prep hours with TA. ACT Prep & Career Exploration for 11th grade students: This class meets every Tuesday. Instructors must be available from 3:00-6:00 pm each Tuesday for the entire academic year in addition to office prep hours with TA. Job Responsibilities English and ACT Prep or Career Exploration Instructor (100%) Revise and/or create curriculum in high school level English Composition and/or ACT Prep & Career Exploration course. Prepare weekly lesson plans and teach in a classroom one day a week at the University of Minnesota each Tuesday and/or Thursday evening during the Minneapolis School District calendar year. Monitor attendance, document student performance and complete student evaluations as required by TRIO Upward Bound. Assess student learning and inform professional staff of student academic concerns and areas for improvement. Support program mission and objectives by attending additional program events. Supervise one undergraduate teaching assistant. Attend staff training and occasional staff meetings. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Experience w/ direct classroom instruction Experience working with diverse, multicultural/multilingual and/or urban high school students (can be outside a classroom setting) Classroom teaching and management experience Must pass criminal background check Available for the duration of Minneapolis Public School's 2024-2025 year calendar, Sept - May Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering ACT test preparation and/or general test preparation Experience teaching English including essay writing, sentence structure and grammar mechanics and creative writing Experience working w/ English Language Learners (ELL) Experience working with low-income, and/or students who will be the first in their family to attend college (can be outside a classroom setting) Experience developing and evaluating curriculum Strong classroom management skills Experience evaluating student learning and content retention Experience supervising teaching assistants Strong communication skills (written and oral) Willingness and flexibility to fulfill other tasks assigned to further TRIO Upward Bound program goals Candidates who have overcome and/or experience similar socio-economic backgrounds to the TRIO Upward Bound student population including: low-income, first generation (to go to college) will receive priority consideration. About the Department Program Overview TRIO Upward Bound (TRIO UB) is a federally funded, U.S. Department of Education (USDE) equal educational opportunity program. TRIO UB is a college preparatory program for high school students who come from low-income families and are working to be the first person in their family who attends college. TRIO UB works with students, parents, schools and communities, on a long-term and intensive basis to help generate both individual and systemic change. Services are designed to help participants build the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education. TRIO Upward Bound annually serves 118 Minneapolis Public High School students; this federal grant project has received continuous funding since 1966. Program Objectives; To improve students' academic skills through intensive classroom instruction. To further students' academic, personal, social, and cultural development. To provide educational opportunities not usually available to low-income youth from diverse, urban backgrounds representing varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds. To motivate students to graduate from high school, matriculate to, and graduate from postsecondary education. To enhance the academic relationships among students, parents, and high school staff members for student success. College Overview The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college at the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice. https://www.cehd.umn.edu/ How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Application instructions: Submit a Cover Letter that includes your interest in specific class, Resume, 2-3 references and college transcript. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.