Upward Bound - Summer Teaching Assistant

Job Purpose/Description        

This position will be working in support of our classroom teachers during the academic portion of the summer program. This position is potentially a paid summer internship, and we will work with you and your professors.

Job Duties

• Administer summer curriculum developed by the primary teacher/UB,UBMS staff
•  Support  instruction toward college preparation.
•  Help promote objectives of the UB & UBMS Program.
•  Attend teacher meetings as needed. 
•  Tutor, advise and evaluate students as needed.
•  Recommend students for UB & UBMS awards.
•  Consistently enforce the UB & UBMS summer rules in a fair manner.
•  Report all classroom difficulties to the primary teacher or UB & UBMS staff.
•  Perform other duties as assigned by the primary teacher.
•  Other duties may be assigned and/or necessary.
•  Administer summer curriculum developed by the primary teacher/UB,UBMS staff

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college student or recent college graduate
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Attend summer training
• Must be willing to work Monday-Friday 8:00-3:30 P.M. 
• Ability to work with high school students within a classroom setting
• Enthusiastic and responsible   

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic success in basic academic areas, with math and science courses strongly preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals
• Ability to modify assignments/provide accommodations at discretion of teacher
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Evidence of leadership qualities

Special Instructions to Applicants        

• Application, resume, cover letter, and two recommendation forms must be submitted by Friday, February 27, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. 
• Resume submission required
• The applicant must submit a cover letter and current transcript during the resume section of their application. Upload under "Make your application stronger by uploading documents, such as cover letter, work samples, transcripts, and certifications."
• The applicant must submit two recommendations via this form: https://forms.gle/xFXCkChZs62JxMWp7
• Minimum starting wage for the summer is $2,800.00 
• Reports to: CSS UB & UBMS Professional Staff.