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Temporary Upward Bound Instructor, Math

Palm Beach State College

Palm Beach State College

lake worth, fl, usa
USD 18.21-27 / hour
Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Instruct high school students students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan. Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.

Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy or a college-stamped student copy, scanned into an electronic format and attached to the application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted. Applications without attached copies of official transcripts will not be considered.Varies

The Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education TRIO Program designed to generate in low income, potential first-generation college students the skills and motivation necessary to complete a secondary education and then enter into a post-secondary education and succeed in completing a program of higher education. The Upward Bound emphasizes preparation in English, Math, Foreign Language, and Laboratory Science. Additionally, there are many activities, field trips, college visits, and other experiences designed to help students grow and mature. Position requires a dynamic and highly interactive person to interface with and teach high school students in grades 9th-12th in math to include Algebra I & II, Informal Geometry, Geometry, as well as Pre-Calculus. Instructor will be expected to teach two Saturdays of each month starting approximately October through the end of April. Instructor must complete a course outline for each subject taught and submit that outline at least one-week prior to the commencement of class and submit it to the Upward Bound office. Also, the instructor will be expected to conduct a pre-assessment of students during either the first or no later than the second Saturday class. Certified instructors- $27.00 an hour; and non-certified- $18.21 an hour. Instructor must provide credentials and will be paid monthly for 6-8 hours, a total of four hours for each Saturday session taught, two Saturdays a month. Online and in classroom tutoring sessions may be required 2-3 days a week (days may vary based on student schedule).

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Graduate coursework required.
  • Experience teaching and delivering instructions are required.
  • Must have enthusiasm, ability to motivate students, commitment to teaching culturally diverse students, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

  • Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.

  • Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

  • An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

  • The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled