Upward Bound Programs Part-Time Instructional Programs Commonwealth Campuses: Altoona, Beaver, & Greater Allegheny

Upward Bound Programs is seeking part-time instructors for the 2026 Summer Academy, which will be held June 15-July 31. Instructors will deliver content area instruction to approximately 40 students, promoting effective learning skills and mentoring.

Requirements

• Deliver specific content area instruction that promotes effective learning skills and mentoring.
• Attend professional development and orientation programming beginning in April through the start of the Summer Academy in June.
• Create a course scope and sequence to be delivered to Upward Bound Curriculum and Pedagogy Coordinator by June 1, 2025.
• Plan historically and culturally relevant and responsive lessons for diverse high school students.
• Build authentic, meaningful, and professional relationships with high school students.
• Maintain all course materials.
• Attend all scheduled course sessions.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Attend Instructor Hours during student Orientation during the first week of the program.
• Escort students to and from Lunch on teaching days.
• Communicate efficiently and clearly with all Upward Bound staff and Residential Mentors.
• Incorporate a Social Justice theme into curriculum (desired).

Benefits

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check