Upward Bound Summer 2025 Teacher USU Eastern Price Utah

Requisition ID: 2025-8749

of Openings: 5

Location: US-UT-Price

Category: Student Programs and Services

Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time

Job Classification: Non-Benefited

College: USU Eastern

Department: Statewide Campuses-USUE-Stud Affrs

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

USU Eastern Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program designed to encourage postsecondary preparation of high school students who are from low-income families and are first-generation college bound students. During a six week summer program approximately 30 Upward Bound students experience intensive academic, cultural, and social expansion while living in the residence halls at USU Eastern.

The students will be attending class beginning June 2nd, 2025 and will continue through July 2nd, 2025. Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a lunch break and a study hall in between classes. Each teacher will teach up to 30 students in grades 9-12 for one hour a day, four days a week (Monday-Thursday). USU Eastern Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program designed to encourage Highlights: postsecondary preparation of high school students who are from low-income families and are first-generation college bound students. We serve 60 high school students from Grand, Emery and Carbon counties during the school year and 30 high school students from Grand, Emery and Carbon counties in our summer program.

We are looking for teachers who are qualified to teach:

• Math

• Language Arts

• Science

• Foreign Language

• Physical Education

• Other Extra Curricular Activities(i.e. theatre, art, graphic arts, culinary arts, etc.)

Please indicate in your cover letter, what courses you are qualified and comfortable teaching.

Job offer contingent upon successfully passed background check.

Responsibilities

• Create hands on curriculum for up to 30 students who are in grades 9-12 in class instruction, four days (M-TH) a week from June 2, 2025 - July 2, 2025

• Grading responsibilities after regular teaching hours.

• Engage students in the learning process and get them excited about your course

• Help prepare students for college, steer them toward collegiate opportunities.

• Mentor high school students, and encourage a love of learning.

• USU Eastern Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program designed to encourage.

• Other duties as assigned.

   

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.

• Ability to work with and relate to high school age students.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to serve as a mentor, advisor and role model to students.

• Ability to work productively and cooperatively with colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.

• Excellent interpersonal... For full info follow application link.

   

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