Upward Bound Instructional Staff (Math, Science, English-Trio Upward Bound) - part-time, grant-funded

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Upward Bound Instructional Staff (Math, Science, English-Trio Upward Bound) - part-time, grant-funded Classification Title Department TRiO/Upward Bound Work Location Education Center at Blue Island Duties

Trio Upward Bound is a federally funded program that provides services designed to improve academic, career, and personal skills to prepare first-generation (neither parent has a four year degree) and low-income high school students to be successful in high school and college. The services are offered during the academic year and the summer. The academic year component consists of after school tutoring and a Saturday Academic Academy. Students will be tutored and take classes and workshops in math, science, English, college/career planning and social development.

Education/Experience

The Upward Bound Math/Science/English instructor must have a Bachelor's degree in a teaching field, at least three years secondary or college teaching experience, experience teaching students, knowledge of teaching techniques to address diverse learning styles, and the ability to be energetic, creative and enthusiastic in the classroom.

Qualifications

The Upward Bound Math/Science/English instructor will be required to deliver basic skills instruction and supplemental coursework. The main responsibilities will include planning, implementing and evaluating curriculum in the assigned class. Other responsibilities will include assisting students with academic and career goal-setting and planning, providing role modeling for students, and sharing expertise/experiences in classroom presentations/discussions. Chaperoning fieldtrips is optional, but not required. Training will be required.

Position Status Part Time Temporary Hours

Approximate hours

English/Math/Science- MTWR - 3:15-5:15 pm.

Temporary Assignment Oct-May

Salary/Wage $45.00 per hour Hourly/Salary Hourly Benefits

• Review of Applications Begins 09/18/2026

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AP00586P Open Date 09/09/2016 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online and attach a cover letter and resume. Please apply prior to September 18 for best consideration. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on line at jobs.morainevalley.edu only. Questions can be directed to HR. Please contact HR@morainevalley.edu. For specific questions, please note "attention: Upward Bound Director" in your email.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Chicago Tribune

• HigherEdJobs

• InsideHigherEd

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• MVCC Website/Posting

• Employee of MVCC

• Other

• No Response

• • Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a teaching field?

• YES

• NO

• • Do you have at least 3 years secondary or college teaching experience?

• YES

• NO

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document