A quality program with quality students needs quality staff. We seek people with excellent communication skills and a commitment to students' education for several types of part-time positions.  

Class Projects
During the semesters, each course focuses on one overarching project that guides the content and skills you want your students to learn and apply. Students may work in groups or individually on the class project. Former projects have included booklets of student writing, public service announcements, and a scaled model of a city built using specific algebra and geometry guidelines, to name a few. Class projects will be presented at the end of the semester; former projects have been presented through display boards, PowerPoint, live readings, plays, physical models and demostrations.

Instructors
Instructors teach between ten to fifteen middle or high school students either twice a week after school or in the mornings during our Summer Institute. Potential instructors propose courses in a wide range of fields.  We look to hire instructors who can not only inspire students, but also can ensure students are steadily building the skills and knowledge base that will allow them to become successful college students.
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Tutors
Tutors are essential to the Urban Scholars Program. Not only do they help students bolster their academic skills, tutors also serve as mentors and have many opportunities through field trips, workshops and activities to bond with and guide the younger Urban Scholars. We hire tutors to staff after-school hours during the academic year and weekdays during the Summer Institute. Tutors must be flexible, energetic, and able to relate to students. Most, but not all, tutors are college students, and previous experience working with youth is preferred but not required.
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Instructor Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Master's degree preferred
2. Teaching experience, preferably with urban youth.
3. Demonstrated experience with a multi-racial, multi-ethnic population.
4. Demonstrated teaching philosophy and methods that encourage the development of active and independent learning habits.
5. Experience teaching Hands-On project based courses.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement curricula collaboratively.

Instructor Responsibilities

1. Attend Teacher Orientation
2. Develop and teach respective section(s) to middle or high school students enrolled in the program.
3. Particpate in teacher meetings approx. 5:15pm - 6:15pm; once a week.
4. Complete evaluations of student progress every two weeks.
5. Complete final evaluations of students and a final course summary.

For Information on instructors schedules, salary and how to apply, please click on a term below:

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Tutor Qualifications

1. Must have excellent English and/or mathematics skills.
2. Ability to tutor students in at least one of the following subject areas: English, mathematics, history, science, computer science, or foreign languages.
3. Demonstrated effectiveness in working with urban middle and high school students.
4. Excellent organizational skills.
5. Must be highly energetic.
6. Valid Massachusetts driver's license preferred, but not required.

Application Process
Submit a resume and cover letter by email or fax to:

Urban Scholars
Success begins with US
Telephone: 617 -287-5830
Fax: 617-287-5818
EMail: urbanscholars@umb.edu

Salary Range
$8.00 during the academic year and $9.00 per hour during the Summer Institute.

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