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POSITION TITLE: Foreign Language Educator

POSITION: Part-Time

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded program designed to increase the college going rate of low-income and potential first generation college students. Upward Bound is designed to encourage participants to complete high school and continue their education at the post-secondary level by offering academic support services to program participants including: specialized classes and workshops, tutoring, mentoring, counseling, college tours, and cultural and educational field trips. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. The program consists of a Director, 1 Program Coordinator/Advisor, 1 part-time Graduate Assistant, and a team of part-time teachers and college tutors/mentors. The Foreign Language Educator is responsible for providing instruction and tutorial services in Spanish and French during the Upward Bound after-school and summer program.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Upward Bound Director, the educator will provide supplemental instruction to the High School curriculum in Spanish and French. He/She will tutor student participants in Upward Bound’s After-school Enrichment and Summer Academy programs. The educator will also assist with translating program materials in Spanish and French and conducting outreach to parents of students whose primary language is Spanish or French when needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide instruction in the area of Spanish and French language acquisition and;
• Collaborate with High School Liaisons and/or school personnel to design and implement academic interventions for students;
• Assist in the coordination of tutorial services; conduct tutorial training; Supervision of tutorial staff;
• Exhibit great classroom management skills that enable learning for all students;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters’ Degree in Education preferred;
• State Certification or college teaching experience;
• Three years teaching experience at the secondary or collegiate level;
• Knowledge of Common Core and/or Next Generation Learning Standards;
• Fluency in both Spanish and French;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Effective classroom management skills;
• Deep rooted passion in serving students and helping them achieve their goals;
• Ability to inspire and motivate youth;
• Preference given to educator who currently serves as a full-time teacher at the target high school;
• Familiarity with the mission and purpose of Upward Bound and/or other TRIO or NYSED college readiness programs a plus.

“ALL PERSONS HIRED ARE REQUIRED TO BE VACCINATED AND BOOSTED AGAINST THE COVID-19 VIRUS, SUBJECT TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROVISIONS OF APPLICABLE LAW.”

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education. 

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Required Skills Required Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to frequently walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ­­­20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include 20/20 or corrected vision up to 20/20.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is loud.  A hearing conservation program is in place.