Instructor, Foreign Language - Upward Bound
SUMMARY
Serves as a Trio Summer Academy Foreign Language instructor for high school students (9th grade-12th grade) in the Trio Summer Academy. This is a six-week instructional assignment (June – July) with planning meetings commencing in June. The instructor will work approximately 12-15 hours per week, between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm, Monday - Thursday.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Teaches a foreign language to high school students (9th grade-12th grade)
Provides classroom supervision
Monitors and keeps daily log of student attendance, behavior, and academic development
Assists in the development of daily lesson plans and formative & summative assessments
Develops and maintains class syllabi and grade reports
Provides a comprehensive written summary on each class taught
Develops engaging and hands-on lessons to facilitate teaching and learning
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Bachelor’s degree in a foreign language
Experience teaching the subject to high school and/or college students
Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Ability to stand and walk a large portion of the work day
Ability to work a variety of flexible hours during the day.
Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently
Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills
Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Works accurately with great attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships
Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality
Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population
COMPETENCIES
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Service Focus
Collaboration
Quality of Work
VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
Communications
Adaptability
IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
Time Utilization
Continuous Improvement
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Master’s degree in a foreign language
Experience working with a Trio program
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment.
Work is performed in a working environments where the environment stay consistent.
Work is performed in an environment where a person’s voice needs to be heard clearly in a classroom environment.
Work is partially performed in an environment no conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
Work may also require some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite
Special Note:
Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.