Upward Bound Summer Instructor 2025

Company: Eastern New Mexico University
Location: Portales
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Position Overview
Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director and Coordinator of Upward Bound, provide instruction and support for the Upward Bound summer program and students. Instructors will be paid on a per class basis not to exceed .25 FTE.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare lesson plans and educate students on the following subjects:
• (Mathematics, Science, and English lesson plans must meet NMPED Standards)
• Mathematics Instructors: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus/Calc. or SAT Preparation
• Science Instructors: Laboratory Science-Biology, Chemistry, Engineering & Physics, Anatomy, etc.
• English Instructors: SAT Reading & Grammar, Literature, or Essay and report writing
• Electives: Examples: Art, Theater, Dancing (Ballroom, Salsa), Media Arts, Career Exploration, Physical Education (Self-Defense, Zumba, Pilates, Health, Fitness), History, Creative Writing, Computers (Microsoft, Excel, Creating Power Points, Coding), Graphic Design, PR/Marketing, Life Skills, Nutrition
• Monitor and record student performance on a weekly basis
• Must maintain student records and files in a secure and confidential manner
• Instruct using evidence-based and interactive teaching techniques
• Provide appropriate classroom management for 9th - 12th grade high school students
• Provide Tutoring sessions for students at least one time per week
• Provide a list of supplies to the Upward Bound Director by April 18, 2025.
• Provide weekly lesson plans that meet NM PED Standards to Upward Bound Director no later than one week prior to course instruction.
• An instructor may be required to be a chaperone during the summer trip during the final week of the program.
• Participate in organized recreational activities with studentsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as commitment to excellence in teaching students of diverse backgrounds. Ability to work without constant supervision and ability to motivate students. Knowledge of virtual platforms such as Google Classroom and Zoom.
  
  Minimum Job Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in subject being taught or accomplished in the elective area required.
• Submission of course syllabus on or before May 14, 2025 required by selected instructor.
• Preference given to Licensed teachers or college faculty
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Required to attend mandatory staff orientation that will occur the week of May 27, all pre-program preparation meetings, and weekly meetings during the summer program, as well as Parent/Student banquet. Summer course instruction will run from June 2 through July 7, 2025.
  Working Conditions
  Physical Demand and Working Conditions:
  Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  
  Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]
  Additional Information
  Application Review Date: Open Until Filled
  
  Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
  
  Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
  
  Required Documents: Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.
  
  Letter of interest
  Resume
  Contact information for three references (Blind reference calls may be made on applicants who become a finalist for the position)
  Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)
  
  ENMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2115. Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu
  
  
  
  
  
  

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