Staff Assistant

The Salina Upward Bound Program of K-State Salina is seeking Instructors for their 3-week summer program. The Staff Assistant/Instructor will develop and teach summer curriculum to the TRIO Upward Bound (UB) participants. The Upward Bound Summer ...

  • 519205
  • Salina, Kansas, United States
  • Student Belonging
  • Temporary Full-time
  • Opening on: Feb 20 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

The Staff Assistant/Instructor is responsible for developing and teaching summer curriculum to the TRIO Upward Bound (UB) participants. The Upward Bound Summer Program classes will be held June 10 - June 26, 2025, on the K-State Salina campus. The instructor reports to the Director and works closely with the Academic Services Coordinator. Instructors will develop a curriculum based on designated subject they are hired to teach (English; Science; Financial Literature; Math; Engineering and Technology; Foreign Language during the summer program for income-limited and/or first-generation college-bound students). Instructor must be versatile in designing regular curriculum along with designing a project-based curriculum.

Teach 2 classes Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a total of three hours for three weeks (6/10/25-6/26/25)

Attend 1-day training on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

About Us

Upward Bound is a campus-based TRIO program designed to assist area high school students with additional academic preparation, advisement, and encouragement to succeed in high school and later in college.

The mission of Upward Bound Program at Kansas State Salina is to prepare scholars to persist in post-secondary education by promoting lifelong learning and instilling the ideals of achievement in all aspects necessary to succeed collegiately and personally.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with college, secondary, or elementary teaching certification

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least one year of teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the subject matter being taught: (English; Science; Financial Literature; Math; Engineering and Technology; Foreign Language during the summer program for income-limited and/or first-generation college-bound students).
  • Demonstrated experience in communicating course content clearly and creatively.
  • Experience in developing course design, content, and selections of materials.
  • Experience in developing specific curricula -- incorporating skills and applications for specific classes -- for effective learning.
  • Must be versatile in designing regular curriculum along with designing a project-based curriculum.
  • Demonstrated experience in working independently.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated experience interpreting and understanding Federal guidelines related to TRIO programs. Comprehensive knowledge of grammar and English usage.
  • Demonstrated experience in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Must attend the 1-day training on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
  • CPR and First Aid Training, provided as on provided as on the job training, unless you have current certification.

Other Requirements:

  • College, secondary or elementary teacher certification
  • CPR and First Aid Training, provided as on the job training.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  1. Letter of interest detailing experience as it applies to this position.
  2. Resume
  3. Three professional references with contact information

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$1,200.000 biweekly ($600.000 x 3 weeks).  

 

 

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Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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