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Apply for Job Job ID366229 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position Overview This position is for an educator to instruct a supplemental course for our afterschool, college preparation program targeting high school age students from Minneapolis Public Schools. The instructor for the following course will teach Science Exploration and Study Skills to 9th grade students. The class meets on Wednesdays. The instructor must be available from 3:00-6:00 pm Wednesdays from mid-January to May, in addition to office prep hours with a TA. This position is located at the UMN campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures. Job Responsibilities Instruction (40%) Teach in a classroom Wednesday evenings at the University of Minnesota, in alignment with the Minneapolis School District calendar (mid-January to May) Monitor student attendance Document student performance Curriculum and Lesson Plan Development (25%) Revise and/or create curriculum for a high school level Science and study skills course Prepare weekly lesson plans that include differentiated instruction that supports students' individual needs Assessment, Intervention, and Progress Monitoring (25%) Assess student academic growth Inform TRIO UB staff of student academic and/or social-emotional concerns Problem-solve with TRIO UB staff areas of concern to help inform intervention Complete student evaluations as required by TRIO UB program Supervision of Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (8%) Supervise one undergraduate teaching assistant Assign duties for the TA to assist with the successful delivery of course Other (2%) Attend and complete required staff training and occasional staff meetings Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Qualifications BA degree Experience with direct classroom instruction Experience working with diverse, multicultural/multilingual and/or urban high school students (can be outside a classroom setting) Available for the duration of the Minneapolis Public School 24-25 school year calendar (mid-January to early May) Ability to develop and deliver courses in ways that effectively account for a variety of diverse backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching Science and Study Skills Experience working w/ English Language Learners Experience working with low-income, and/or students who will be the first in their family to attend college (can be outside a classroom setting) Experience developing and evaluating curriculum Experience evaluating student learning and content retention Experience supervising teaching assistants Strong communication skills (written and oral) Willingness and flexibility to fulfill other tasks assigned to further TRIO UB program goals Preference is given to individuals who have shared life experiences with TRIO-like populations including low income, first-generation, or overcome significant obstacles in pursuit of higher education About the Department Department Overview TRIO Upward Bound (TRIO UB) is a federally funded, U.S. Department of Education equal educational opportunity program. TRIO UB is a college preparatory program for high school students who come from low-income families and are working towards being a first generation college student. TRIO UB works with students, parents, schools and communities, on a long-term and intensive basis to help generate both individual and systemic change. Services are designed to help participants build the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education. TRIO UB annually serves 118 Minneapolis Public High School students; this federal grant project has received continuous funding since 1966. College Overview The College of Education an Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college at the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice. https://www.cehd.umn.edu/ Pay and Benefits Pay Range: The salary range for this position is $23 - 25 per hour. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department. Position Type: Part Time Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position. Please submit a cover letter, resume, 2-3 references, and college transcript. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.