Summer Math Instructor, Project EDGE (TEMP)

Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

TRIO Programs:The Upward Bound Project EDGE (Exploration and Determination Guarantees Excellence) program is designed to provide opportunities for fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The goal is to increase the rate at which participants complete high school education and graduate from institutions of post-secondary (college and technical) education. Our goal is to recruit participants into the Upward Bound program, retain them, graduate them, and get them ready for post-secondary education admittance and graduation.The Opportunity:Project EDGE is seeking a Math Instructor at the high school level to work with Project EDGE (Edgewater High School) scholars for the six (6) week summer program (June to July) to promote the total growth of the students as a primary objective, at Edgewater High School and the University of Central Florida. The Instructor is responsible for implementing dynamic, engaging, and empowering academic courses.This is a unique job opportunity for people who enjoy working with students and who have experience in teaching mathematics. They will work up to 25 hours per week at $24.00 per hour, Monday through Thursday with occasional Fridays for trips.Responsibilities:

• 
  
• Teaches math instruction to high school students.
  
• Provides classroom supervision during instruction time.
  
• Helps co-teacher during their instruction time.
  
• Monitors and keeps daily log of student attendance, behavior, and academic development.
  
• Implement engaging and hands-on lessons to facilitate teaching and learning.
  
• Provides feedback to students on assignments.
  
• Assist in supervision at program events, activities and lunch.
  
• Must be available to chaperone at least 1 trip.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to and 1+ year experience working with high school students.Preferred Qualifications:
  • 
    
  • Ability to develop and teach high school level classes.
    
  • Experience creating reports and PowerPoint presentations.
    
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    
  • Comfortable speaking in front of groups.
    
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening assignments.
    
  • Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively with a positive attitude.
    
  • Possesses strong organizational and time-management skills.
    
  • Experience working with students from various demographics and economic backgrounds.
    
  • Current FL teacher certification in appropriate subject.
    Additional Application Materials Required:Please provide a resume with your application.Special Instructions to the Applicants:Must pass Level 1 and 2 background check per UCF requirements for working with minor youth.The selected candidate must be available to chaperone at least one trip.The schedule for this temporary position is:June 2 -27, 2025 (7:45 am - 12:00 pm) & July 7-9, 2025 (8:45 am - 1:45 pm).Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.Are Benefits Important to You?State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.DepartmentAccess and Community Engagement - TRiO - OPSHours of WorkPart timeWork ScheduleJune 2 -27, 2025 Monday -Friday(7:45am - 12:00pm) & July 7-9, 2025 Mon -Wednesday(8:45am - 1:45pm)Type of AppointmentFixed Term (Fixed Term)Hourly Rate$24.00Job Posting End Date04-22-2025-12-00-AMBenefits EligibilityState Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.

Keywords: University of Central Florida, Ocala , Summer Math Instructor, Project EDGE (TEMP), Education / Teaching , Orlando, Florida