Job Details

Science or Math Teacher

Position Number: 6964466
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Secondary Education

Science or Math Teacher

Job Summary

The Upward Bound Project is a federally funded program to encourage post-secondary preparation of high school students who are from low-income families and are first-generation college-bound students (the first in their families to go to college). The summer academy for 2026 consists of an intensive, six-week in-person academic program during which the students receive high school enrichment instruction in English, financial literacy, foreign language, mathematics, and science. Supervised recreation, guidance, and peer advising, and career exploration are also provided. Teachers will assist with the coordination, design, and production of classes for Upward Bound Academy in classrooms on campus.

Responsibilities
Create & implement a curriculum & syllabus to embody the summer program theme.
Assists in developing and conducting of training sessions on subjects related to area of assignment. Assists in coordination, design and production of educational activities.
Assists in development of new ideas regarding educational programs.
Assists in development of workshops, brochures and educational materials.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: In person office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be accepted for individuals with experience in the following school subjects:
Math: Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, and Utah's Common Core Math Standards
Science: Biology, Astronomy, Robotics, Computer Science, Physical or Earth Sciences, develop a curriculum to meet the project objective
Three years experience as a classroom assistant in a related academic area, or equivalency; knowledge and understanding of a variety of teaching methods to adjust activities/training session to include participants of different ages; a thorough knowledge of related academic subjects to participate in developing classroom activities/programs; and demonstrated knowledge of teaching methods and communication skills to conduct educational activities and/or training sessions clearly and concisely required.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
Department Specific Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education and/or instructional topic; one year of teaching experience at the secondary or college freshman level. Secondary certification or graduate students are preferred.
Applicants should be innovative and creative teachers who enjoy working with adolescents from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds and academic skill ranges.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Persons who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the target population are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions
This is a Temporary Position that starts June 16th and runs to July 31st. No work on the 24th of July.

Requisition Number: PRN16810N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: The program runs between June 16th and August 1st. The first week is training. Students will be in classes from 9 am - 12 pm. Teachers will be paid to prep the curriculum.
Department: 00785 - First Generation Programs
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20.00/hours
Close Date: 4/13/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197078