Upward Bound Summer Instructor

TITLE: UPWARD BOUND SUMMER INSTRUCTOR (STEM & Foreign Language)

POSITION: TEMPORARY PART-TIME (10-20 HOURS PER WEEK FROM JUNE 1 - JULY 24, 2026)

COMPENSATION: $42-$45/HR DOE

LOCATION: In-person at SFSU. Office location is 1710 OCTAVIA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

ABOUT JCYC

Established in 1970, JCYC was founded by students who stood in solidarity with other communities to fight for the creation of ethnic studies. Today, JCYC annually serves over 7,000 young people from all backgrounds and provides a continuum of care from preschool through college. The organization strives to offer young people a comprehensive array of services to ensure that they have the resources and support necessary to grow into healthy, productive adults.

JCYC VALUES

Community: We foster a collective desire and passion to support the healthy development of children and youth.

Cooperation: We build strong partnerships to ensure we have the greatest impact on children and youth possible.

Compassion: We see in a child that which they cannot see in themselves.

Diversity: We respect and embrace differences that make all members of our society unique.

Integrity: We conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of trust and confidence placed in us by the communities we serve.

Vision: Like a child, we look ahead with imagination and without limits.

ABOUT UPWARD BOUND

JCYC Upward Bound is a year-round, pre-college TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program serves San Francisco public high school students who are from low-income families and/or will be the first generation in their families to attend college. Program participants receive one-on-one advising, academic instruction, and a variety of experiences to enhance their college readiness and life skills. For more info about JCYC Upward Bound, visit www.jcyccollegeaccess.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

Each summer, JCYC Upward Bound runs a six-week summer enrichment program designed to provide students exposure to the college environment and instruction in rigorous high school academic coursework. The Summer Instructor will build and teach one to three high school-level courses Monday through Thursday in Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Mathematics (Algebra through Calculus), or Foreign Language (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, American Sign Language, etc.). Classes will be on a block schedule, and instructors will be compensated for both instruction and preparation time.

The ideal candidate should be skilled in working collaboratively, fostering a nurturing environment for youth, and working with both large and small class sizes. They should demonstrate competency in the subjects they will teach and be motivated to inspire students to explore and make connections to class content. They should be detail-oriented and able to navigate a fast-paced and changing environment.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1 or more years of experience teaching and/or working with high school youth in an academic environment preferred
• Experience working with youth from low-income and first-generation backgrounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of or enrollment in a teaching credential program a strong plus
• Experience in Upward Bound or similar pre-college program a strong plus
• BA/BS from an accredited college or university is highly preferred. Current undergraduate students with youth-serving experience will still be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation for this position is $42-$45/HR, based on experience. JCYC offers:

• Sick pay. No benefits and vacation accrual.
• 30 minute lunch break if working more than 5 hours in a day.

HOW TO APPLY

Please compose a cover letter describing your commitment to JCYC mission and how your experience fits the qualifications for this position. To apply, please attach your cover letter and resume to your ADP application. No phone calls or visits please!

JCYC is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We value the unique experiences, strengths, and perspectives that applicants will bring to this position and encourage. We look at each applicant’s full experience, consider each applicant and encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

• Sick pay. No benefits and vacation accrual.
• 30 minute lunch break if working more than 5 hours in a day.