Summer Instructor (Math and/or Science) at The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Curriculum Design, Scaffolding, Differentiation, Mathematics Instruction, Science Instruction, Assessment Scoring, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Problem Solving, Attendance Reporting, Team Building

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description POSITION: Summer Instructor (Math and/or Science) WAGE: Starting at $30 per hour (with paid prep hours) FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professionals; 8864 LOCATIONS: David Douglas High School – North Building: 1001 SE 135th St., Portland, OR 97236 FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: Hourly; On Call/Casual without benefits NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1-4) APPLY AT: www.irco.org STATUS: Oncall/ Casual without Benefits PROGRAM(S): Upward Bound SECTOR/DIVISION: Youth Academics REQUIREMENTS: Active teaching license in math or science Teach one to six courses Monday through Friday 8-9:30am, 9:30-11am, and/or 11:30-1pm. June 16-July 1 and/or July 6-17 (No class on June 19, July 2, 3, 10) This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Program Summary Upward Bound is a program serving low-income, first-generation college bound at David Douglas High School. UB provides afterschool and summer programming including tutoring, advising, workshops, field trips and summer classes to help students be successful in high school and navigate the college going process. Position Summary Summer Instructors will be recruited to teach one to six classes in our Upward Bound Summer Session. They will have teaching degrees and current licenses or otherwise demonstrate they are qualified to teach the courses they are offering. Summer Instructors may have a schedule within each assignment, but the schedule is likely to vary from assignment to assignment. There is no guarantee of the number of assignments or the number of hours worked. Summer Instructors are not eligible to participate in the IRCO’s pension plans, benefits, PTO, Holiday pay, or leaves of absence unless otherwise required by law. Summer Instructors will be paid hourly. Essential Functions Work with IRCO Upward Bound staff to design summer program curricula, including giving and scoring a pre/post assessment for each course to gauge student learning. Successful candidates may also propose teaching additional courses in STEAM, foreign language, social studies, psychology, or soft skills. Teach at least one course of mathematics or laboratory science, especially and specifically: o Math, Integrated 1 and 2* o Math, Integrated 3 o Precalculus, Trig and Calculus* *These classes teach students who are in multiple math levels so that curriculum will need to be scaffolded and/or differentiated in a way to be accessible to lower-level students and challenging for higher-level students (additional prep hours may apply). Secondary Functions Will provide a syllabus of the course curriculum as well as any plans for differentiation. Will report daily attendance and communicate any issues or concerns to UB full-time staff. May help provide recreational activities strengthening team building and personal development skills of students during the summer program. May chaperone and/or attend summer program related activities including summer orientation, teacher meetings, and/or summer field trips. Other functions as assigned by the Project Director Requirements Education & Experience MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in math or science or a related field. Teaching degree and current license in (or otherwise demonstrate the qualifications to teach) the course(s) they are offering Minimum 1 year of teaching experience Ability to scaffold and differentiate curriculum to accommodate multiple levels of learning. Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements Analytical and decision-making abilities. Strong skills in the community focused on interpersonal and organizational communication. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to individuals and groups. Ability to listen for understanding and assist in problem solving. Ability to work independently without close supervision. Well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles Supervisory Responsibilities Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers. What We Offer IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit packages to our staff: Many flexible working arrangements and schedule Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world Work that helps your community 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting 3% match for student loans or college savings 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance Flexible spending accounts Required Engagement Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives. How To Apply Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO’s main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application. IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

Responsibilities

Summer Instructors will teach one to six courses in the Upward Bound Summer Session, focusing on mathematics or laboratory science, and will collaborate with staff to design curricula and administer pre/post assessments. Secondary duties may include proposing STEAM or soft skills courses, providing syllabi, reporting attendance, and potentially chaperoning activities.