Instructor, English (Upward Bound Math/Science)

Department: Upward Bound Math/Science

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Program Manager

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req4843

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Trio Summer Academy- This is a six-week instructional assignment (June - July) with planning meetings commencing in June. M-F from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Trio Summer Academy. Serves as an English instructor for high school students (9th grade-12th grade) in the Trio Summer Academy. This is a six-week instructional assignment (June - July) with planning meetings commencing in June.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Trio Summer Academy
  
• Provides instruction and student supervision in assigned English classes
  
• Monitors and keeps daily log of student attendance, behavior, and academic development
  
• Assists in the development of daily lesson plans and formative and summative assessments
  
• Develops and maintains class syllabi and grade reports
  
• Provides a comprehensive written summary for each class taught (ie. ELA I or ELA II)
  
• Develops engaging and hands-on lessons to facilitate learning

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field
  
• Experience teaching English to high school and/or college students
  
• Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to stand and walk a large portion of the work day
  
• Ability to work a variety of flexible hours during the day.
  
• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
  
• Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills
  
• Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Works accurately with great attention to detail
  
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
  
• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  
• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
  
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
  
• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
  
• Collaboration
  
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Communications
  
• Adaptability

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Time Utilization
  
• Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Master’s degree (preferably in English or English education)
  
• Experience working with a Trio program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment.
  
• Work is performed in a working environments where the environment stay consistent.
  
• Work is performed in an environment where a person’s voice needs to be heard clearly in a classroom environment.
  
• Work is partially performed in an environment no conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
  
• Work may also require some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
  
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Special Note:

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.