Teacher Upward Bound

Company: Oklahoma State University
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: March 27, 2026

Job Description:

Campus OSU-Oklahoma City Contact Name & Email Briana Flatley, Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. As assigned by supervisor. Appointment Length 6 months or less Hiring Range $31.00 - $34.00 Hourly Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. About this Position Teachers will develop and deliver curriculum to Upward Bound participants in their designated subject areas during the six-week Summer Instructional Component. Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree. - Teaching Certificate in content area. Work Experience: - 2-3 years of instructional experience in secondary and/or post-secondary Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: - Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. - Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately. - Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to a multicultural environment in an effort to work and communicate effectively with all students, faculty, staff and community partners. - High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment. - Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook). - Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism. - Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior. Preferred Qualifications - Experience teaching at-risk youth. Essential Job Functions: 1. Develop curriculum and select instructional materials for one of these academic courses (Science, Math, English, or Latin). 2. Design and conduct pre and post-test in subject area. Create lesson plans for six weeks of summer instruction. 3. Create supply list to be purchased by UB. Complete student evaluations. Possess the ability and experience to work with and motivate low income/first generation students. 4. Assist with other duties as assigned by the director. 5. Maintain a positive learning environment using guidelines set forth in the UB Staff and Student Handbooks. 6. Assist participants in achieving success in high school and post-secondary. Leading participants towards enrollment and completion of a post-secondary degree. 7. Observe and comply with state law, Federal Upward Bound regulations, OSU-OKC policy and procedures and guidelines set forth in the UB Staff and Student Handbooks. 8. Must be able to perform duties listed above in person or through a virtual classroom setting. 9. Completes all mandatory training. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Working Conditions: - Must be able to work flexible hours to include some nights and weekends. - Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms. Physical Requirements: - Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking and listening. - Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment. - Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift). - Ability to participate in student activities and trips off campus. The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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