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Science Instructor, Upward Bound Summer Academy
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Position Number:
7142225
Location:
Lynn, MA
Position Type:
Science•Other Science Science Instructor, Upward Bound Summer Academy Location:
Lynn, MA Category:
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Part-time Posted On:
Thu May 7 2026 Job Description:
Science Instructor, Upward Bound Summer Academy Campus Location:
NSCC Lynn & UMass Amherst Work Schedule:
July 1: Staff Training
July 2•July 16: Day Program, 8am-4pm
July 18•August 8: Residential Program, UMass Amherst
August 10: NSCC:
Wrapping up paperwork and program materials SALARY:
Total earnings for this position is $4,368 at $36.55/HR, plus room and board during the residential portion of the program. At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas. ABOUT TRIO UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
The North Shore Community College (NSCC) TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program is a federally funded program for low-income, first-generation, and/or academically at-risk high school students. The primary mission is to increase the rate at which participants complete their secondary school education, and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education. The UB program provides academic, co•and extracurricular activities during the academic year and the summer, including instruction, tutoring, college tours, cultural events, health and fitness activities, educational workshops, and service activities. ABOUT UB SUMMER ACADEMY
The UB Summer Academy is a six-week program that simulates commuter and residential college experiences. The Summer Academy serves approximately 40 students from the Lynn Public Schools. This year's Summer Academy includes a four-week, day program at North Shore Community College's Lynn Campus and a two•week residential program at UMass Amherst. The program runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM•4:00 PM during the non-residential component and Sunday evening through Saturday afternoon during the residential component. The overarching theme for this year's Summer Academy is, Starfleet Academy. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Summer Instructors are responsible for planning and implementing dynamic, engaging, empowering project-based courses as part of our 6-week summer program. Positions available for the following subject: CONTENT AREA
Science:
Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and/or Computer Science DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend and participate in staff training, daily/weekly staff meetings, and end-of-program activities
Design a curriculum that matches and supports Upward Bound's teaching and learning goals, yearly theme and is responsive to Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
Implement a virtual assessment/evaluation system for determining student success on assignments, culminating projects, class participation and the course as a whole
Identify virtual educational reference materials (books, articles, supplies, etc.) to be utilized during the course
Incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy, student-centered learning, and multicultural perspectives
Focus on one overarching project that guides the content and skills you want students to learn and apply to be presented on the last day of the summer program
Collaborate with Academic Coordinator to maximize academic benefits for each individual student
Instructors also engage in non-instructional virtual activities including weekly meetings, facilitated study sessions, and co-curricular activities Job Requirements:
B.A. or B.S. in the related field(s) required
Familiarity with assessment techniques in the subject area(s)
Teaching experience, preferably with urban youth
Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in the related field(s) www.doe.mass.edu/candi/commoncore/
Demonstrated ability to be punctual and dependable
Demonstrated ability to act as a team player
Bi-lingual (Spanish, French, Khmer) preferred
Demonstrated sensitivity towards and passion and commitment to working with students and staff of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different levels of academic preparation, or/and varying physical and learning abilities-prior experience preferred
Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a national background check as a condition of employment. Additional Information:
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights:
TitleIX@northshore.edu Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here. In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator:
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