UB Summer Instructors will provide content instruction and program support during the Upward Bound Summer Academy, which runs for 6 weeks (5 weeks of instruction with 1 week of training provided). Summer instructors will be responsible for creating an engaging summer curriculum in their content area. Upward Bound’s summer program is focused on providing unique learning experiences for students, so creative classes that are activity-based and involve hands-on learning are encouraged.

This role will report to the UB Director. Instructors will work collaboratively with the Director to develop a creative and responsive curriculum that meets the needs of Upward Bound students. In addition to class time and prep time, instructors may also be asked to assist with other aspects of the UB summer program, including developing educational games and activities for college interns to lead during non-class time.

Upward Bound at Ivy Tech Community College is a college preparatory program providing educational, social, and cultural experiences to Muncie Central high school students in order to help them develop character, scholarship, and leadership.

For more information about our program, visit bit.ly/upwardboundivy or follow us on social media as @upwardboundivy (Facebook and Instagram).

Contract Employee | up to 15 hrs per week for 6 weeks | 1 Week of Training |

Responsibilities:

• Create lesson plans for a project-based learning summer science project with weekly combined worktime/instruction time, pre-tests, and post-tests for at least two classes in your subject area. Students will be in grades 9-12.
• Assign student grades and update students and director on progress every 2 weeks. Advise students, parents, and director of unsatisfactory progress or participation.
• Encourage positive student interactions and remind students of the rules and expectations for participating in Upward Bound. Assign merits and demerits as needed.
• Work with Upward Bound staff to create a supportive and uplifting learning environment that acknowledges the inherent value, talent, and potential of each student.
• Maintain student records, attendance, track grades, and/or other documentation as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least nine credit hours in education or a specific content area OR 3-5 years related educational and content-area experience.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills.
• Proven knowledge and experience with disadvantaged populations.
• Proven ability to safely supervise and instruct students engaging in hands-on building and construction of simple machines. Must have experience operating power tools and building machines.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.