Upward Bound (UB) provides students with the necessary support services to pursue a higher education and aims at fostering the next generation of college graduates. Our goal is to increase the number of students progressing onto higher education who are successful in the baccalaureate and beyond. Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO program designed primarily to assist low-income and potential first-generation college students with enrolling and preparing to succeed in college, at the following Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) schools: Magnolia, and Savanna High School; and Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) schools: Santa Ana, Saddleback, Century, and Valley High School. The program provides tailored academic advisement, academic support, and college access programming for students to ensure that they are provided with the highest-quality opportunities to be successful in college. Through the Summer Instructional Component participants are exposed to a real-life college experience during an intensive six-week summer program. Scholars will participate in college and career workshops, connect with professionals and community members, meet college admission officers, and prepare to undertake a rigorous course of study for the following 2026 – 2027 academic year. The goal for the Summer Instructional Component is to ensure each student is developing the essential skills to become analytical, self-sufficient, problem-solver, and critical thinker. The Summer Program Instructional Component will be conducted in-person at California State University, Fullerton. The primary role of the instructor will be to expose participants to academically rigorous and college preparatory coursework. This is a 6-week teaching assignment beginning June 8, 2026 and ending July 17, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Hours range from 6 to 15 hours per week. Assignment also includes a mandatory instructor orientation/planning meeting on May 30, 2026 and from June 1 – 2, 2026. - Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/ Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond the current Grant/ Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding. Essential Duties Develop and implement a creative hands-on curriculum focused on a critical, in-depth examination of a novel and/or readings. The course is to be delivered to three separate classes over six weeks. Prepare and submit lesson plans prior to instruction. Assists participants and program staff to establish and maintain acceptable classroom behavior and standards. Communicate regularly with Project Director and program staff to ensure the academic development of participants. Assess and report on participants' progress by administering a pre and post assessment instrument(s). Participate in paid mandatory curriculum development meetings (May 30, 2026 and from June 1 – 2, 2026). Encourages an atmosphere that stimulates a learning environment that cultivates critical thinking and a commitment to lifelong learning. Facilitate active and collaborative learning for 20 – 23 students per class section, rising 9th –12th grades. Facilitate 3 class sections on a block schedule of Tuesday/ Thursday. Attend weekly staff meeting with Project Director and other instructors. Additional responsibilities include Submitting a course syllabus stating the goals and objectives of the class and the methods of attaining those goals at the Instructor Curriculum Meeting. These goals should be aligned with the objectives of the Upward Bound Program. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Experience teaching high school students. Experience in the process of articulating student and instructional needs. Ability to work in collaborative teaching environments and the ability to develop effective teaching strategies from these collaborative spaces. Experience working with first generation and low-income students. EDUCATION: Minimum Bachelor’s degree. Single Subject Teaching Credential in respective course subject area. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Prolonged sitting in front of computer. Walking, talking, hearing, pulling, bending, may carry 10-15 pounds of objects/material, not exposed to extreme noise level, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, taste or smell.