Upward Bound - Saturday College Coding Instructor | Northeastern University Job at Northeastern University, Oakland, CA

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  • Northeastern University
  • Oakland, CA

Job Description

Upward Bound - Saturday College Coding Instructor

About the Opportunity

Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound (MCUB) is a federally funded TRiO program designed to enhance the academic skills of low-income first-generation college-bound high school students in the Oakland and West Contra Costa Unified School District with the goal that participants will pursue post-secondary education. TRiO is funded by the U. S. Department of Education.

Saturday College Description

Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound Program offers an educational program for 9th -12th-grade students. The Saturday College program will provide academic instruction in English, Sciences and Mathematics . It will also provide courses and workshops exploring various topics: Life Skills, Study Skills, College Preparation, Career Exploration, and Cultural Awareness.

The Saturday College program will be carried out at Mills College @ Northeastern University throughout the academic year twice per month. Staff orientation/training will take place prior to the first instructional day via Microsoft Teams (Date TBA). Instruction for the Mills College @ Northeastern University Upward Bound Program is scheduled to begin Saturday, October 12th.

The daily instructional schedule will be as follows:

9:00 - 9:30 - Staff Check-in Meeting

9:35 - 10:35 - Prep Time

10:40 - 11:55 - Period 1

12:00 - 1:15 - Period 2

The following Saturdays are scheduled for instruction.

2024

Oct 12th & 26th

Nov 9th & 16th

Dec 14th & 21st

2025

Jan 11th & 25th

Feb 8th & 22nd

Mar 1st, 8th, & 15th

Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound Program is currently seeking highly motivated, knowledgeable, creative, engaging, student-focused, experienced educators to teach academic courses in Coding . Courses will be taught to high school students from our target schools. The position requires someone who has passion, alternative teaching practices, and knowledge to motivate and challenge students to generate skills necessary for college success. We seek instructors who can develop a strong curriculum that addresses students' needs, interests, abilities, and curiosities.

Each course will be defined by :

  • Class sizes (5-20 students).
  • $200 supplies budget
  • Enrichment instruction, group work, and real-world application of concepts taught.
  • Experiential learning; interactive curriculum; foundational development; problem-solving skills; present novel concepts that our students may not see unless they seek it out actively; basic adult life skills, and fun project-based learning activities.
  • Pre & post assessments.




Essential Job Functions:



  • Develops and implements effective units, lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Organizes classroom systems/procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning; supports systems/procedures of the classroom teachers.
  • Design and implement a course syllabus that effectively outlines monthly concepts covered, in-class & group work, projects, and post-assessment.
  • Establish classroom management policies and procedures needed to maintain a productive classroom environment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and support Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
  • Participate in Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound instructional staff meetings from 9:00 am -9:30 am before the instructional day begins.
  • Attend teacher orientation/planning session(s), program activities, & final evaluation closing session-dates to be announced prior to hiring.
  • Perform other related duties as needed.




Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Thorough knowledge of subject matter and skill acquisition in the subject being taught.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in related fields and some proficiency with computers.
  • Knowledge of child/adolescent development and different learning modes and teaching styles.
  • Inspirational, culturally aware with demonstrated knowledge and experience in problems facing low-income and first-generation students.
  • Skills and knowledge to effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Ability to understand and enforce all Mills Institute @ Northeastern University Upward Bound Program policies.

    Education and Training:

    Education & Experience
    • Minimum of a bachelor's degree. The preferred candidate holds a Teaching Credential or working towards a Teaching Credential.
    • Minimum 2 years' experience teaching related subjects.
    • Minimum 2 years direct working relationship/or teaching low-income, first-generation college-bound students.
    • Strong preference is given to Oakland Unified School District teachers.

    COMPENSATION: Saturday College Instructors will be compensated at a rate of $50.00 per hour.

    Position Type

    Temporary

    Additional Information

    Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

    Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.

    Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

    All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see .

    To apply, visit

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    About Northeastern University

    Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

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