TRiO Programs Upward Bound

Job Opportunity Teacher 9th grade Seminar (Life Skills)

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. Class Objective:
Provide high school students with information enabling him/her to succeed or survive in a high school. Emphasis will be placed on development of making informed decisions, study skills, productive time management, and college options/requirements. In addition, designed lectures to help student to build self-esteem, self-confidence, strengthen study skills and develop a healthful lifestyle and discus how these areas affect success.

Responsibilities/Role
Plan for and guide the learning process to help students achieve program objectives. Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning. Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experience Strong communication skills and interpersonal effectiveness, including strong relationship building, team building and conflict management experience.

Job Description
Prepare daily lesson plans and instruct groups of youth, providing in depth attention to students as necessary Develop course curriculum, syllabus and integrated lesson plans. Assess each student's learning style; design and implement curriculum, instructional strategies, and materials appropriate for youth Provide a learning environment to motivate youth Communicate regularly with Academic Advisor Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Masters in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, education, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, or (in progress is acceptable) OR The equivalent Bachelors in any of the above 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 16 Saturdays Employment start date: February 2, 2013 to May 18, 2013 Working hours: 9 am to 12:00pm plus one hour compensation for preparation Hourly Rate: $25

How to Apply: Email a cover letter and rsum to Adriana Gutierrez gutie2@usc.edu
University of Southern California

3716 South Hope Street (Suite 262), Los Angeles, California 90089

Tel: (213) 821-2420