Description
The Temple Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science programs are federally-funded college access programs designed to provide first-generation, low-income, and/or students at academic risk the supports needed to pursue and be successful through a college degree. The programs operate year-round and consist of after-school tutoring and college access programming, academic instruction and enrichment, and a six-week summer program that culminates with a multi-day trip touring college campuses.

The math instructor must establish course goals in the principles of a given math course and create lesson plans to help pupils develop critical-thinking abilities by gaining an understanding of mathematical concepts. Instructors should be knowledgeable in Mathematical concepts from Algebra 1 through Pre-Calculus 2. Class should include differentiated instruction, incorporate technology, and apply a given concept to a real-life situation. The instructor should be prepared to transition from in-person to virtual instruction as needed. Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in relevant major or teaching area or professional certification equivalent and minimum of two (2) year of teaching experience. Experience working with a diverse range of high school students, including those from low-income, first generation college backgrounds.Experience in developing course curricula (creating lesson plans and activities). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Required Skills & Abilities:
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to work in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel and Google Docs/Google Classroom
* Ability to work weekday late afternoons and evenings Monday through Friday (approximately 3:30-6pm, virtually only, for the time being); class may switch to in-person offerings on Saturdays 8:30am-1:30pm at a later time.
* Ability to undergo Child Abuse Certification process prior to first day of work.  
* Employees must obtain the Child Abuse Certifications listed below and complete a Disclosure Statement to satisfy the requirements to work with minors on campus:

Preferred:
* Experience in overcoming academic and/or economic barriers
* Experience with virtual teaching via Zoom and Canvas

This position requires a background check.
This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.
This is a grant funded position.

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In accordance with the City of Philadelphia’s mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University’s vaccination or exception requirement by October 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exception is provided.  For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines. 

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Ritter Annex
Job: Staff
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular