Twin Cities - TRIO Upward Bound Instructor

Required Qualifications:
Education/experience minimum must match job class specs + must also include one DEI requirement - pick 1 from options below:

• BA degree
• Experience with direct classroom instruction
• Experience working with diverse, multicultural/multilingual and/or urban high school students (can be outside a classroom setting)
• Available during June 12 through July 31, which includes a week of preplanning and a week of postplanning
• Ability to develop and deliver courses in ways that effectively account for a variety of backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching subject content area or interest
• Experience working with low-income, students who will be the first in their family to attend college, and/or English Language Learners (can be outside a classroom setting)
• Experience developing and evaluating curriculum
• Experience evaluating student learning and content retention
• Experience supervising teaching assistants
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Willingness and flexibility to fulfill other tasks assigned to further TRIO UB program goals
• Candidates who share similar life experiences as the students served by TRIO Upward Bound, such as low-income and/or first in their family to attend postsecondary.

Position Overview
The TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Summer 2026 Instructor position is for an educator to teach a supplemental course(s) in our six-week summer college preparatory program, which serves high school students from Minneapolis Public Schools. The instructor will be responsible for updating or designing curriculum and delivering interactive lessons in core subjects such as English or Math, or an elective of their expertise, while fostering a positive and supportive learning atmosphere. Each instructor can teach up to two classes during the summer program.

Classes are held Monday through Thursday for 80 minutes in person. Fridays are a virtual option, as needed and based on students’ performance. English and Math classes run from 9:00-10:20 and 10:25-11:45, while elective courses are scheduled from 1:00-2:20 and 2:25-3:45. The instructor must be available for all day staff training June 12 and preparation with assigned TA during the week of June 15 - June 18, for the program itself from June 22 to July 23, as well as the following week, if needed.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

Important Dates:

Student/Parent Orientation (Must attend one)

• Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
  OR
• Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

Staff Training/Pre Planning Week

• Friday June 12: All day summer staff orientation
• Monday, June 15 to June 18: Pre Planning Week
• There will be no training June 19, 2026

Academic Instructional Weeks

• Monday, June 22, 2026 to July 23, 2025
• Hours vary by class assignment
  • English and Math: 9:00am - 10:20am & 10:25am - 11:45am
  • Electives: 1:00pm - 2:20pm & 2:25pm - 3:45pm

Staff Postplanning

• Monday, July 27, 2026 to July 31,2026, hours vary, as needed

Overview of the TRIO Upward Bound Program
TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded, U.S. Department of Education equal educational opportunity program designed to generate within our students (and parents), the skills and motivation necessary to both graduate high school and enter and graduate successfully complete a postsecondary degree. TRIO UB annually serves 118 low-income and first generation college bound youth from four high schools in Minneapolis. We develop and provide intensive, yearround academic services and enrichment programming to engage students, parents, schools administrators and community partners to advance both individual and systemic change.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $23/hr to $28/hr. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.

Job Responsibilities:

Instruction (40%)

• Teach in a classroom Monday through Thursday (time will be determined based on content that is taught) at the University of Minnesota from June 22 to July 23.
• Facilitate interactive and student-centered lessons in subjects like English, Math, Lab Science, Computer Literacy, Government & Advocacy, Foreign Language, Economics, as well as a Bridge course that supplements YOST 1366.
• Use innovative teaching strategies to encourage active participation and critical thinking among students

Curriculum and Lesson Plan Development (25%)

• Revise and/or develop curriculum in English, Math, College Exploration, Computer Literacy, Economics, Lab Science, Government and Advocacy, a Foreign Language, or a supplemental Bridge course that supports YOST 1366
• Prepare and facilitate interactive and student-centered weekly lessons that include differentiated instruction

Assessment, Intervention, and Progress Monitoring (25%)

• Build positive relationships with students support their academic and personal growth
• Assess and document student academic growth
• Inform TRIO UB staff of student academic and/or social-emotional concerns
• Problem-solve with TRIO UB staff areas of concern to help inform intervention
• Complete student evaluations as required by TRIO UB program
• Monitor student attendance

Supervision of Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (8%)

• Supervise one undergraduate teaching assistant
• Assign duties for the TA to assist with the successful delivery of course

Other (2%)

• Attend and complete required staff training and occasional staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the University's third largest college, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of life. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That’s why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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