Temporary Instructor, Upward Bound

Brandeis University's TRiO Upward Bound Program is seeking dedicated and experienced educators to teach during our six-week summer program, designed to support low-income, first-generation college-bound high school students. This immersive, on-campus experience provides students from Waltham High School with rigorous academic instruction, fostering both their academic and social development in preparation for higher education. We are hiring instructors to teach nine sections of courses, with opportunities to teach multiple sections if desired. Courses are held Monday through Thursday, and instructors are compensated at $25 per hour. Program dates for 2026 are June 29 - August 7 (Holiday July 3rd).

Responsibilities

Design and implement a rigorous, engaging, and culturally responsive curriculum aligned with Upward Bound's mission, yearly theme, and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (guidance available if needed); Develop a culminating project that allows students to apply their learning and present their work on the final day of the program; Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment, incorporating multicultural perspectives and interactive learning strategies; Develop assessment tools to measure student progress, engagement, and achievement throughout the course; Design and facilitate a class project to be presented at the end of the summer during Family Day

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area; Experience working with diverse student populations, particularly first-generation and low-income students; Strong instructional skills with an emphasis on active, student-centered learning

Nice to have

Familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks; Bilingual abilities