About this role
Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).
The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.
We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.
Primary Location:
BRONX C. C.
Bargaining Unit:
No
General Description:
The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program sponsored by the Department of Education and is designed to identify youths with the potential for education at the post-secondary level. Encourage qualified individuals to complete high school and enroll in a post- secondary institution of their choice. The program provides individual/group counseling, advisement, and technical assistance from 9th - 12th grade in career exploration; education planning; college entrance examinations preparation; admission and financial aid procedures; tutoring; cultural and motivational development, and guidance on secondary school re-entry to other programs. The academic program is located at Bronx Community College.
Part-time position for the Academic Component beginning Saturday, October 31, 2026, through March 13, 2027. The teacher must commit to dedicating four (4) hours every Saturday at Bronx Community College, with occasional sessions conducted virtually.
Other Duties:
- Must submit a syllabus for classroom instruction for approval prior to the start.
- Required to teach all levels of English - Literature and Composition.
- Prepare and administer Pre and Post test.
- Evaluate students' academic needs.
- Produce progress reports/transcripts at the end of the academic year for each student.
- Report to the curriculum coordinator/associate director on any concerns or academic need of student.
- Other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies/qualifications:
- Must be certified by the Department of Education in English.
- Must have several years of experience working with the high school population.
- Must have some knowledge of Trio programs.
- Must provide 2 letters of recommendation on business letterhead signed.
Pay Range:
$45 to $45 per hour
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.