Summer Instructor (Math and/or Science) at IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION – Portland, Oregon

POSITION: Summer Instructor (Math and/or Science)

WAGE: Starting at $30 per hour (with paid prep hours)

FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professionals; 8864

LOCATIONS: David Douglas High School – North Building: 1001 SE 135th St., Portland, OR 97236

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: Hourly; On Call/Casual without benefits

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1-4)

APPLY AT: www.irco.org

STATUS: Oncall/ Casual without Benefits

PROGRAM(S): Upward Bound

SECTOR/DIVISION: Youth Academics

REQUIREMENTS: Active teaching license in math or science

Teach one to six courses Monday through Friday 8-9:30am,

9:30-11am, and/or 11:30-1pm. June 16-July 1 and/or July 6-17

(No class on June 19, July 2, 3, 10)

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary
Upward Bound is a program serving low-income, first-generation college bound at David Douglas High School. UB provides afterschool and summer programming including tutoring, advising, workshops, field trips and summer classes to help students be successful in high school and navigate the college going process.

Position Summary
Summer Instructors will be recruited to teach one to six classes in our Upward Bound Summer Session. They will have teaching degrees and current licenses or otherwise demonstrate they are qualified to teach the courses they are offering. Summer Instructors may have a schedule within each assignment, but the schedule is likely to vary from assignment to assignment. There is no guarantee of the number of assignments or the number of hours worked. Summer Instructors are not eligible to participate in the IRCO’s pension plans, benefits, PTO, Holiday pay, or leaves of absence unless otherwise required by law. Summer Instructors will be paid hourly.

Essential Functions

• Work with IRCO Upward Bound staff to design summer program curricula, including giving and scoring a pre/post assessment for each course to gauge student learning.
• Successful candidates may also propose teaching additional courses in STEAM, foreign language, social studies, psychology, or soft skills.
• Teach at least one course of mathematics or laboratory science, especially and specifically:
• o Math, Integrated 1 and 2*
• o Math, Integrated 3
• o Precalculus, Trig and Calculus*

*These classes teach students who are in multiple math levels so that curriculum will need to be scaffolded and/or differentiated in a way to be accessible to lower-level students and challenging for higher-level students (additional prep hours may apply).

Secondary Functions

• Will provide a syllabus of the course curriculum as well as any plans for differentiation.
• Will report daily attendance and communicate any issues or concerns to UB full-time staff.
• May help provide recreational activities strengthening team building and personal development skills of students during the summer program.
• May chaperone and/or attend summer program related activities including summer orientation, teacher meetings, and/or summer field trips.
• Other functions as assigned by the Project Director

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in math or science or a related field.

Teaching degree and current license in (or otherwise demonstrate the qualifications to teach) the course(s) they are offering

Minimum 1 year of teaching experience

Ability to scaffold and differentiate curriculum to accommodate multiple levels of learning.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements

Analytical and decision-making abilities.

Strong skills in the community focused on interpersonal and organizational communication.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to individuals and groups.

Ability to listen for understanding and assist in problem solving.

Ability to work independently without close supervision.

Well protected environment with minimal hazards or obstacles

Supervisory Responsibilities

Positions at this level are not responsible for any supervisory functions, or responsibilities, but may occasionally be asked to orient and/or train new employees or volunteers.

What We Offer

IRCO is a very employee-friendly workplace and offers great benefit packages to our staff:

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
• Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
• Work that helps your community
• 3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
• 401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
• 3% match for student loans or college savings
• 12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
• Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts

Required Engagement

Engage fully in recommended professional development, as well as other assigned or required training activities. This engagement can also include participation in optional activities that embrace IRCO’s mission, vision, and values-based initiatives.

How To Apply

1. Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for Employment.
2. Upload your resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for this position IRCO Careers.
3. For questions about this position, please email jobs@irco.org

Please note that physical applications are accessible from IRCO’s main office, 10301 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220. Due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to contact applicants or return calls regarding applications. Complete applications should include a cover letter, resume, and IRCO application.

IRCO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any characteristics protected by State and Federal law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.