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Posted 5/29/2009: Youth Instructor (Math) Upward Bound Summer Program (Seattle University) Position Duties The Upward Bound program provides fundamental support to high school aged students in their preparation for college entrance. Classes will be taught to high school youth ranging from 9th to 12th graders in the Upward Bound Summer Program (June - August 2008). Develop course outlines, objectives and lesson plans for assigned classes using multi-cultural materials. Evaluate and record student academic progress and attendance; confer with students and other staff, maintain an open and positive relationship as appropriate to provide guidance and to encourage student achievement. Attend and participate in all required staff meetings, student field trips, and other activities deemed necessary by the Program Director in order to accomplish the objective of the program. Conduct students’ academic assessment tests. Partial supervision of assigned classroom teaching assistant. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in subject area appropriate to assignment. Washington State Certification to teach in secondary school is required and/or college teaching/instruction experience. One year experience teaching students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds, preferably at the secondary school level (other teaching experience will be evaluated for comparability). Pass a criminal background check. Desired Qualifications Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; ability to deal with students in a positive and confident manner; creative problem-solving skills; ability to handle crises effectively; ability to develop and teach multi-cultural curriculum; ability to work as part of a team; experience in teaching from an interdisciplinary perspective. Position Requirements Conviction History; A background check will be required for all candidates selected for this position.

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