The TRIO Upward Bound Program at the Community College of Philadelphia is in search of an experienced, energetic English instructor to facilitate a 5-week introductory composition or literature course. The course will be for rising 10th -12th graders from the Philadelphia School District participating in this extra-curricular college prep program aimed at potential first-generation college students from low-income households.

The class will be held at the main campus of the Community College of Philadelphia Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning Monday June 26th and ending Wednesday, July 24th, 2024. There are three sections of the class, each one hour long with approximately 12-15 students per class. Classes begin at 9:40 am and end at 12:50pm. The course is 3 hours per day x 15 teaching days. Course hours may change at the discretion of the course needs, however the hours described above are currently the prescribed hours.

Applicant credentials will be kept on file until the end of the 2024-2025 academic year.

College Intro
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP's Strategic Plan affirms the College's long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.

Teaching faculty are an integral part of CCP , including Workforce Development or Career Training. The College is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.

Specific Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of existing technology to further learning for students. Incorporate instructional technology to support the learning process.
• Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.
• Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College's faculty, staff and students.
• Manage the learning environment with a student-centered focus. Implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that accommodate the learning styles of students.
• Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Recognize the unique needs, culture, and context of students and advocates for their learning and well-being.

Minimum Qualifications

• All applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and teaching experience.
• All candidates must have child abuse clearances, FBI fingerprinting, PA State Criminal Background Checks and have completed the Child Abuse Recognition and Reporter Training within the past 5 years or renew certifications/course completion prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps.
• Demonstrated experience teaching within a high school setting.
• Bilingual or other language proficiency.