Summer Instructor

Summer Instructor The Evergreen State College Upward Bound Tacoma program Tacoma, WA Job Details Temporary | Part-time $30 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Student performance assessment strategies Curriculum implementation Instructor-led training (training delivery method) Instructional materials development Teaching Full Job Description Apply on our website & submit your course proposal here: https://www.jotform.com/form/261276725078161

Application & Course Proposal Due:

May 25, 2026 by 11:59pm For questions, contact:

Position:

Summer Instructor Location:

The Evergreen State College -

Tacoma & Olympia Campuses Reports To:

Upward Bound Tacoma Director Compensation:

~$5,600 ($30 per hour for 6 hours per day (see work schedule below)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Upward Bound is a federally funded college-preparation program created by the Higher Education Act of 1965 for high school students who are from low- income families and/or are potential first-generation college students. The goal of the program is to increase college graduation rates of eligible participants. This is accomplished by developing in participants the skills and motivation needed for success in post-secondary education. The Evergreen State College has hosted Upward Bound programs since 1977. Evergreen's Upward Bound Tacoma program supports students primarily from Mount Tahoma and Lincoln high schools from the Tacoma Public Schools district. In the school year, program staff are integrated into the schools offering weekly support and academic enrichment. During the summer, students participate in a 6-week summer program. The program includes classes, electives, recreation, mentorship, field trips, and community programming. For the first two weeks, the students commute to the Evergreen Tacoma campus for classes and electives. For the third week, students attend a camp to form healthy bonds and experience nature and environmental science. They also participate in an aviation camp, learn about aviation and STEM careers, including flying a real plane! For the final three weeks, the students reside in dormitories at the Evergreen Olympia campus and culminate their program together in a final showcase of their learning. Evergreen Upward Bound Tacoma is 100% fully funded by two federal TRIO Upward Bound grants: Upward Bound Classic ($530,919) & Upward Bound Math-Science ($297,601). The program is contingent on continued federal funding.

SUMMER INSTRUCTOR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Summer Instructors are critical to the purpose of the Upward Bound program. They provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in the required core academic areas of

Upward Bound:

literature, composition, science, math and world languages. Instructors design courses which help students create meaningful projects in relation to the summer theme "Roots & Routes". Instructors are adaptable and work well within a team to deliver a transformative summer experience for participants; one that will instill in participants the motivations, habits and skills needed to successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities of higher education.

Duties :

Work cooperatively with a dynamic team to achieve program objectives Coordinate lessons with instructional team and program staff Plan, prepare & offer interdisciplinary lessons & activities designed to build the academic skills of program participants. Assess, evaluate, record and report student performance. Recommend elective credits for students' official Tacoma Public Schools transcript. Actively contribute to group meetings and continuous improvement of the program. Cooperatively plan and deliver showcase celebrations, events and field trips Serve as an academic resource and mentor for students outside of classtime (for example: during student lunch and rec time) Maintain sign-in sheets and all records required to document student's attendance and academic progress. Serve as mentors and act as role models to Upward Bound participants while maintaining healthy boundaries with youth. Provide a respectful, multicultural, cooperative learning environment Gather supplies for classes, set up classroom technology and spaces Build community with fellow instructors and team

SUMMER INSTRUCTOR WORK SCHEDULE

Pre-work requirements: Fingerprinting, background checks, pre-training reading First day of work: Monday, June 22, 2026 Last day of work: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 During training week, most activities will take place between 9 AM and 4 PM, with some assignments to be completed in the evenings. During the Day Program, Summer Instructors will work from 9am - 3:30pm in-person at Evergreen Tacoma. They will teach 2 sections of their course. An AM section and a PM section. During residential weeks, Summer Instructors will work from Tuesday-Friday (though, no work on Friday, August 7). They will teach 2 sections of their course. An AM section and a PM section. They commute to Olympia campus. Summer Instructors must be able to work at each campus location for the duration of the summer program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified teachers, college faculty, and graduate students (Consideration will be given to Undergraduates in their Junior or Senior year and Career Professionals) Summer Instructors must be able to work at each campus location for the duration of the summer program. Experience & enthusiasm for working with youth (ages 14-19-year-old) Strong communication skills and a student-centered, inclusive approach. CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Preferred Traits:

Familiarity with college access programs such as TRIO/Upward Bound. Understanding of the challenges faced by first-generation and low-income students. A flexible, culturally relevant, and encouraging teaching style.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Subject matter expertise: literature & composition, or science & math or world language Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills Team oriented and able to adapt to a dynamic environment Ability to provide project-based course Ability to develop engaging course material Ability to teach 2 sections of their course for the duration of the summer program Ability to evaluate and support student development with constructive feedback

Pay:

$30.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person