TRIO PROGRAMS

Upward Bound

Job Opportunity Math Teacher

Upward Bound is an intense academic, social, and cultural experience for high school students. The purpose of the program is to assist first generation college bound high school students to prepare for and succeed in post-secondary education. * This is a 6 week assignment beginning June 9, 2014 and ending July 18, 2014; 2 hours of classroom instruction, 5 days a week for the duration of the program; teacher meetings every Friday from 12:30 am to 1:00pm Job Description Provide math instruction in the areas of Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Math Analysis, and/or Calculus to the participants of the Upward Bound Prepare course syllabus and interactive curricula to develop participants math skills. (Participants are at different academic levels). Assist participants and program staff to establish, and maintain acceptable classroom behavior and standards. Communicate regularly with Project Director and Academic Advisor to ensure the academic development of participants. Assess and report on participants progress by administering a pre and post assessment instrument(s). Mandatory one day teacher orientation on ; mandatory orientation on June 8 (10:00am to 12:00 pm) and teacher meeting on every Friday from 12:30 am to 1:00pm Performs other duties as assigned by Project Director. Minimum Qualifications: Experience teaching high school students (9th through 12th grades). Experience working with low-income and diverse student populations. EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in math; Masters/Teaching Credential LAUSD employee preferred Experience working with low-income first, generation high school students Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support student activities Day/hours and duration of job: Approximately 6 weeks Employment start date: June 9, 2014 to June 18, 2014 Working hours: 2 hours plus one hour compensation for preparation Hourly Rate: $30 or DOE Deadline: May 9, 2014 How to Apply: Email a cover letter and rsum to Adriana Gutierrez gutie2@usc.edu

University of Southern California 3716 S. Hope Street, Suite 262, Los Angeles, California 90089-7708 Tel: 213 821 2402 Fax: 213 821 2476