Upward Bound Teacher

Overview

USU Eastern Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program designed to encourage postsecondary preparation of high school students who are from low-income families and are first-generation college bound students. We serve 60 high school students from Grand, Emery and Carbon counties during the school year and 30 high school students from Grand, Emery and Carbon counties in our summer program. During a six week summer program, approximately 30 Upward Bound students experience intensive academic, cultural, and social expansion while living in the residence halls at USU Eastern.

The students will be attending class beginning May 26th, 2026 and will continue through June 24th, 2026. Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a lunch break and a study hall in between classes. Each teacher will teach up to 30 students in grades 9-12 for one hour a day, four days a week (Monday-Thursday).

We are looking for teachers who are qualified to teach:

• MATH
• LANGUAGE ARTS
• SCIENCE
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE
• PHYSICAL EDUCATION
• OTHER EXTRA CURRICULAR (i.e. theatre, art, graphic arts, culinary arts, etc.)

Please indicate in your cover letter, what courses you are qualified and comfortable teaching.

Responsibilities

• Create hands on curriculum for up to 30 students who are in grades 9-12 in class instruction, four days (M-TH) a week from May 26th, 2026 - June 24th, 2026.
• Grading responsibilities after regular teaching hours.
• Engage students in the learning process and get them excited about your course
• Help prepare students for college, steer them toward collegiate opportunities.
• Mentor high school students, and encourage a love of learning.
• USU Eastern Upward Bound is a federally funded grant program designed to encourage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Ability to work with and relate to high school age students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to serve as a mentor, advisor and role model to students.
• Ability to work productively and cooperatively with colleagues.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with students and co-workers.
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Job offer contingent upon successfully passed background check.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
  • Please indicate in your cover letter, what courses you are qualified and comfortable teaching.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

ADA

Upward Bound Summer 2026 Teacher works indoors in a provided classroom for one hour per day, Monday through Thursday, over a five-week period. The work environment is climate-controlled with typical classroom noise and regular interaction with high school students (8th-12th grades) and Upward Bound staff. Physical demands are light and include standing and walking during instruction, sitting for planning, light lifting of materials, and frequent use of hands for writing or operating classroom technology. Mental demands include planning and delivering engaging lessons, maintaining classroom management, monitoring student safety and behavior, adapting instruction as needed, and sustaining focus and clear communication throughout each instructional period. Time after class may be needed for any students requiring additional instruction, as well.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected]. 

*updated 12/2025

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*updated 10/2025