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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Part-Time Upward Bound Summer 2026 Teacher-USU Eastern Price in PRICE, Utah
Part-Time Upward Bound Summer 2026 Teacher-USU Eastern Price Utah
Requisition ID: 2026-9939
of Openings: 6
Location: US-UT-Price
Category: Student Programs and Services
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Statewide Campuses
Department: SW Campuses RES-Eastern-Stud Affrs
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience
Overview
USU Eastern Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program designed to encourage postsecondary preparation of high school students who are from low-income families and are first-generation college bound students. We serve 60 high school students from Grand, Emery and Carbon counties during the school year and 30 high school students from Grand, Emery and Carbon counties in our summer program. During a six week summer program, approximately 30 Upward Bound students experience intensive academic, cultural, and social expansion while living in the residence halls at USU Eastern.
The students will be attending class beginning May 26th, 2026 and will continue through June 24th, 2026. Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a lunch break and a study hall in between classes. Each teacher will teach up to 30 students in grades 9-12 for one hour a day, four days a week (Monday-Thursday).
We are looking for teachers who are qualified to teach:
MATH
LANGUAGE ARTS
SCIENCE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
OTHER EXTRA CURRICULAR (i.e. theatre, art, graphic arts, culinary arts, etc.)
Please indicate in your cover letter, what courses you are qualified and comfortable teaching.
Responsibilities
Create hands on curriculum for up to 30 students who are in grades 9-12 in class instruction, four days (M-TH) a week from May 26th, 2026 - June 24th, 2026.
Grading responsibilities after regular teaching hours.
Engage students in the learning process and get them excited about your course
Help prepare students for college, steer them toward collegiate opportunities.
Mentor high school students, and encourage a love of learning.
USU Eastern Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program designed to encourage.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
Ability to work with and relate to high school age students.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to serve as a mentor, advisor and role model to students.
Ability to work productively and cooperatively with colleagues.
Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
Strong organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
Excellent interpersonal abilities.
Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with students and co-workers.
Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.
Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and... For full info follow application link.
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