Job Details

Financial Literacy / Foreign Language Summer Program Teacher

Position Number: 6196114
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Secondary Education

Financial Literacy / Foreign Language Summer Program Teacher

Job Summary

The Upward Bound Project is a federally funded program to encourage post-secondary preparation of high school students who are from low-income families and are first-generation college-bound students (the first in their family to go to college). The summer academy for 2024 consists of an intensive, six-week in-person academic program during which the students receive high school enrichment instruction in English, financial literacy, foreign language, mathematics, and science. Supervised recreation, guidance and peer advising, and career exploration are also provided. Teachers will assists with the coordination, design and production of classes for Upward Bound Academy in classrooms on campus. Applications will be accepted for individuals with experience in the following school subjects: Financial Literacy: develop curriculum to meet project objective Foreign Language: introductory/beginner curriculum to any foreign language Three years experience as a classroom assistant in a related academic area, or equivalency; knowledge and understanding of a variety of teaching methods in order to adjust activities/training session to include participants of different ages; a thorough knowledge of related academic subjects in order to participate in developing classroom activities/programs; and demonstrated knowledge of teaching methods and communication skills to conduct educational activities and/or training sessions in a clear and concise manner required. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.

Responsibilities

Create & implement curriculum & syllabus to embody the summer program theme.
Assists in developing and conducting of training sessions on subjects related to area of assignment. Assists in coordination, design and production of educational activities.
Assists in development of new ideas regarding educational programs.
Assists in development of workshops, brochures and educational materials.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: In person office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required nearly continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Three years experience as a classroom assistant in a related academic area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); knowledge and understanding of a variety of teaching methods in order to adjust activities/training session to include participants of different ages; a thorough knowledge of related academic subjects in order to participate in developing classroom activities/programs; and demonstrated knowledge of teaching methods and communication skills to conduct educational activities and/or training sessions in a clear and concise manner required. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Persons who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the target population are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions
Temporary position, begins 6/18 and ends 8/3

Requisition Number: PRN15777N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: June 18th - August 3rd
Department: 00785 - First Generation Programs
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20.00/hour
Close Date: 5/30/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/180994