Math Teachers Jobs

Organization: KeyPoint Alliance (KPA), Inc. (www.1kpa.org)
Title of Position: Math Teachers/Instructors
Department: TRIO Upward Bound Programs
Reports To: Program Directors
Salary Range: $102 - $111 per class (pay will be commensurate with qualifications/education and experience)
Special Note: This is an in person teaching position to be conducted in an Atlanta metro area college where the summer program will be implemented.
About our Program: The Upward Bound (UB) program is a federally funded grant program that provides fundamental support to participants in preparation for college. Its purpose is to identify and serve eligible students by providing opportunities for their academic development and enrichment, assisting students with college preparation and motivating students toward the successful completion of a high school diploma and post-secondary enrollment, persistence and completion. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education. The KPA UB Program is seeking part-time math instructors for its 6-week UB summer program (instructors only needed for 5 weeks), which will occur in a college setting in the metro Atlanta area from June 5th - July 14th.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant subject area; 1 year of teaching experience OR at least 18 hours (with a 3.0 GPA or better) completed graduate course work in area(s) of focus; experience developing and writing effective lesson plans. A combination of the applicant's education, experience and/or other qualifications will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications: High school, college teaching (or similar settings) experience; come from a disadvantaged socio-economic background or has taught a population similar to the TRIO Upward Bound student population; experience teaching low income students.
Must be able to teach the following to mixed-ability classes:
Math: Ability to teach algebra, geometry, algebra 2, pre-calculus, and calculus
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Select materials for themed designed courses based on UB staff recommendations (when applicable)
• Teach classes to high school participants as part of KeyPoint Alliance Upward Bound summer program
• Revise and/or create subject specific lesson plans aligned with UB's academic summer program theme
• Maintain student records in a secure and confidential manner
• Deliver courses geared towards generating excitement for learning, as well as developing concrete academic skills in UB participants
• Chaperone and participant in field trips as needed
• Complete formative and summative evaluations for each student in class(es)
• Other duties as assigned
• Develop and submit lesson and assessment plans
• Maintain order in the classroom and monitor, record and report students' performance on a weekly basis
• Provide appropriate classroom management for 9th-12th graders
• Attend UB staff orientations and weekly meetings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Candidates Must:

• Deliver engaging, interactive age appropriate instruction that keeps youth intellectually curious, interested and focused
• Be adaptable and flexible regarding scheduling to meet programming demands/needs.
• Possess discretion, sound judgment, and solid decision making skills.
• Demonstrate the motivation to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Be sensitive to the needs of diverse and disadvantaged populations
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills
• Demonstrate patience in working with teens, and have a genuine ability to connect with teens
• Must be able to follow instructions and be detailed oriented

Other Details:

• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Juneteenth and July 4th No classes
• Must be able to teach up to three (3) 60-75 minute classes (number of classes depends on the class type/subject) on assigned teaching days
• Must be available to attend the 1/2 day UB staff orientation and 1/2 day UB Student/Parent Orientation during end of may May and/or early June .
• Must be available to commit to teach classes from Monday, June 5th – Friday, July 7th, 2023
• Must be available between the hours of 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday during the 6-week summer program
• Must be able to travel to and from the summer site program location which will be located within the metro Atlanta area.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
Interested persons must submit four (4) items which are:

• Complete the entire application for this position (including salary information).
• Provide the names and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. At least two (2) of the three (3) references must be current or former supervisors.
• Provide a cover letter expressing interest in the position, as well as specify the subject area(s) qualified to be taught to UB participants.
• Attach or include a resume detailing relevant experience

Please note: a criminal background check and drug screening is required. Please, NO phone calls regarding this position.
If you desire more than the advertised salary range, your application Will NOT be considered.
Also, please complete the entire application. Incomplete applications Will NOT be reviewed.