Employment
A quality program with quality students needs quality staff. We seek people with excellent communication skills and a commitment to students' education for several types of part-time positions.
Class Projects
During the semesters, each course focuses on one overarching project that guides the content and skills you want your students to learn and apply. Students may work in groups or individually on the class project. Former projects have included booklets of student writing, public service announcements, and a scaled model of a city built using specific algebra and geometry guidelines, to name a few. Class projects will be presented at the end of the semester; former projects have been presented through display boards, PowerPoint, live readings, plays, physical models and demostrations.
Instructors
Instructors teach between ten to fifteen middle or high school students either twice a week after school or in the mornings during our Summer Institute. Potential instructors propose courses in a wide range of fields. We look to hire instructors who can not only inspire students, but also can ensure students are steadily building the skills and knowledge base that will allow them to become successful college students.
Instructor Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Master's degree preferred
- Teaching experience, preferably with urban youth.
- Demonstrated experience with a multi-racial, multi-ethnic population.
- Demonstrated teaching philosophy and methods that encourage the development of active and independent learning habits.
- Experience teaching Hands-On project based courses.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement curricula collaboratively.
Instructor Responsibilities
- Attend Teacher Orientation
- Develop and teach respective section(s) to middle or high school students enrolled in the program.
- Particpate in teacher meetings approx. 5:15pm - 6:15pm; once a week.
- Complete evaluations of student progress every two weeks.
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Complete final evaluations of students and a final course summary.
Fall Schedule:
Dates to be announced (12 weeks semester)
Middle School: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 - 5:15 PM (classroom); Teachers meeting once a week
High School: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 - 5:00 PM (classroom); Teachers meeting once a week
Salary: $2,160
Course Offerings: (note: these are just sample courses)
Middle School: Geography, Hands-On Science
High School: Geography, Art, Health Education
To Apply:
You must submit:
- A resumé
- A 1- 2 page narrative giving a description of:
- Class you would be interested in teaching
- The overarching class project
- The skills and knowledge that students will gain from completing this project/course
- The assessment tools used to asses student achievement and class project progress
- Your teaching strengths and areas where you would need support
Winter Schedule:
Dates to be announced (6 weeks semester)
High School: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 - 5:00 PM (classroom); Teachers meeting once a week
Middle School: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 - 5:15 PM (classroom); Teachers meeting once a week
Salary: $1,000
Course Offerings: (note: these are just sample courses)
Middle School: Geography, Hands-On Science
High School: Geography, Art, Health Education
To Apply:
You must submit:
- A resumé
- A 1- 2 page narrative giving a description of:
- Class you would be interested in teaching
- The overarching class project
- The skills and knowledge that students will gain from completing this project/course
- The assessment tools used to asses student achievement and class project progress
- Your teaching strengths and areas where you would need support
Spring Schedule:
Dates to be announced (12 weeks semester)
High School: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 - 5:00 PM (classroom); Teachers meeting once a week
Middle School: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 - 5:15 PM (classroom); Teachers meeting once a week
Salary: $2,160
Course Offerings: (note: these are just sample courses)
Middle School: Geography, Hands-On Science
High School: Geography, Art, Health Education
To Apply:
You must submit:
- A resumé
- A 1- 2 page narrative giving a description of:
- Class you would be interested in teaching
- The overarching class project
- The skills and knowledge that students will gain from completing this project/course
- The assessment tools used to asses student achievement and class project progress
- Your teaching strengths and areas where you would need support
Summer Schedule:
Dates to be announced (6 weeks semester)
High School: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 - 5:00 PM (classroom); Teachers meeting once a week
Middle School: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 - 5:15 PM (classroom); Teachers meeting once a week
Salary: $1,000
Course Offerings: (note: these are just sample courses)
Middle School: Geography, Hands-On Science
High School: Geography, Art, Health Education
To Apply:
You must submit:
- A resumé
- A 1- 2 page narrative giving a description of:
- Class you would be interested in teaching
- The overarching class project
- The skills and knowledge that students will gain from completing this project/course
- The assessment tools used to asses student achievement and class project progress
- Your teaching strengths and areas where you would need support
Tutor Qualifications
- Must have excellent English and/or mathematics skills.
- Ability to tutor students in at least one of the following subject areas: English, mathematics, history, science, computer science, or foreign languages.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in working with urban middle and high school students.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must be highly energetic.
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license preferred, but not required.
Application Process
Submit a resumé and cover letter by email or fax to:
Urban Scholars
Success begins with US
Telephone: 617 -287-5830
Fax: 617-287-5568
EMail: urbanscholars@umb.edu
Salary Range
$8.00 during the academic year and $9.00 per hour during the Summer Institute.
