Suffolk University invites qualified candidates to apply for Summer Instructors positions for the Upward Bound summer program. The Upward Bound summer program is an intensive six week educational experience offered to a select number of Boston Public School students. The goal of the program is to assist these students in achieving positive post-secondary outcomes through academic tutoring, test prep and concentrated academic classes. Summer Instructors are responsible for teaching during Upward Bound’s six-week summer component. The goal of curriculum design is to be responsive to DOE curriculum requirements for the coming academic year.

Prepare students in subject areas they may be enrolled in during the upcoming academic year with a focus on learning study skills that will help students succeed in their classes. Additionally, students need to be focused on support and attention for standardized testing.

REQUIREMENTS:  A bachelor's degree is required and a master's or advanced degree is strongly preferred in the subject matter being offered in the program. Teaching experience at the high school or college level is required.  Ability work with a diverse population of high school students with a student centered and developmental approach is highly desirable. SUMMER 2018 THEME This summer we are focusing on the role of empowerment as it relates to student identity.  Identity development in students from low income first generation backgrounds becomes pivotal in creating success as they proceed to college.  This being said it is important that our students are acknowledged not only as learners but also as leaders; in their community, their family, their school, etc.  Furthermore, our students need to begin to recognize their roles and the challenges they may encounter in these roles as opportunities to be change makers.  Empowering our students to recognize, develop and own these roles is the goal of summer 2018.   PRIMARY/PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop curriculum according to Upward Bound program guidelines for assigned class.
• Design class with subject matter that reflects current high school content as specified in MA Department of Education curriculum frameworks.
• Proven ability to instruct and respond in an appropriate manner with a diverse population of students.
• Proven ability to collaborate with an assigned Teaching Assistant for positive student outcomes.
• Provide or make arrangements for curriculum materials such as textbooks, readers or instructional aides for student participants.
• Become familiar with and follow Upward Bound summer policies and procedures.
• Develop and administer pre and post-testing to students at the beginning and end of the summer program.
• Prepare and submit daily homework assignments, missing homework assignment sheets and daily attendance sheets.
• Submit progress reports on each student’s performance on a weekly basis or as necessary.
• Provide the Upward Bound Director any pertinent records or information regarding any student in your class (es).
• Provide the necessary class coverage and lesson plans to the Director and Tutor/TA in the event of your absence.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the Upward Bound Program’s overall goals and assist with a program of study that will promote success and generate confidence for students.

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR COVER LETTER THE SUBJECTS OF INTEREST.

PROGRAM CALENDAR: Staff orientation (TBD) and student team building day (July 2nd) July 2nd  – August 10th  (Mondays through Thursdays) 

COURSES FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM:

INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY The Upward Bound Summer Intro to Chemistry course is designed to give incoming sophomores a taste of what they’ll experience in their science course the following year.  The curriculum should reflect what students should anticipate in a sophomore year Chemistry class including things like classifying matter, chemical reactions, and the periodic table of elements.  Students will use hands on activities to guide learning, and will be provided with instructional strategies to help maximize their comprehension. Students will end with a strong base of knowledge in chemistry, as well as a passion for learning science.  

INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY In this course students will be introduced to the basics of general Biology. The course is designed to give students a taste of what they will be learning during their freshman year of high school. Students will be learning about cell division, DNA, heredity, the animal kingdom, and evolution. Students will also be introduced to scientific paper that will be analyzed throughout the 6 weeks of the program. The course will also include hands on activities that will allow students to work in teams and develop their critical thinking.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND ITS IMPACTS ON THE INDIVIDUAL In this course students will learn about how the world around them impacts their role as an individual and in the community.  Curriculum could look at community violence, health disparities, health care in America, and/or adolescent health issues.  Students will explore and process these topics through class discussions, making art, writing personal reflections and participating in workshops facilitated by partnering community agencies in the Boston area.

*ALL CLASSES ARE NEGOTIABLE IN TOPIC AND CONTENT

HIP HOP AND RELIGION (SENIORS) Are there intersections between hip hop and religion?  Over six weeks we’ll get a sense of how some individuals answer this question.  This course will examine hip hop and religion as cultures that serve to answer some of life’s most basic questions; who are we? Where are we? __

TRADITION: BLESSING OR A CURSE (FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORES) We will challenge ourselves to consider tradition as something that divides and oppresses, as well as unifies and liberates people.  By the end of the course, you will be able to critically evaluate your traditions in addition to those of other cultures, and decide which have value and which should be abandoned in favor of change.  You will shape your ideas through discussions and in-class activities, and demonstrate your understanding of major topics through written assignments.

THE POWER OF LANGUAGE (JUNIORS) How does language affect the way we view ourselves and others in our culture?  Examine case studies and literature in relation to sexism, racism, and politics will be supplemented by discussions of introductory concepts of language systems and stylistic analysis.  There will be an oral presentation component. 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 10th thru 12th grade introduction to LANGUAGE (preferences include American Sign Language or Italian but other languages will be considered)

ELECTIVE

EXAMINE THEME THROUGH FILM The instructor of this course will look at the theme of the Upward Bound Summer and work to construct a curriculum that is student centered.  The manifestation of the summer lessons will be displayed in a short narrative film to be shown during the Friday Showcase at the end of summer.