Summer Employment

UPWARD BOUND SUMMER POSITIONS AT THE
 UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON, 2008

Are you looking for a supportive, positive, and stimulating environment to try out some innovative classroom ideas?  Want to make an impact on the future of a special teen?

Upward Bound is an academic enrichment program for high school students who want to continue their education after high school.  The UMF Upward Bound program is searching for creative college graduates and college students to fill the following positions. Most positions are residential although the residential requirement may be waived for qualified teachers.  Salary depends upon position and includes room and board.  The summer program begins June 16 and continues, Sunday evening through Friday afternoon, until August 1. 

Teacher/Counselor:   Positions available in Foreign Language (other than French, Spanish or German). Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience are required.  Experience working with high school students is preferred.

Teaching Assistant/Counselor: Positions are available in Literature and Composition and Foreign Language.  Teaching Assistants work with teachers in all areas of the academic program.  Completion of three years of college preferred, knowledge and proven ability in the subject area are required, experience working with high school students is preferred.

Career Experience Coordinator:  Responsibilities include the coordination of the career experience component of the program including identification of career experience work sites, career exploration instruction, payroll, student/supervisor relations, transportation management and work site visits. Excellent organizational and communication skills required.  Three years of college and experience working with high school students preferred.

Bridge Student Coordinator:  Responsibilities include supplemental instruction, advising and supervision of pre-college bridge students.  Excellent academic, organizational and communication skills required.  Bachelor’s degree and experience working with high school students preferred.

 TO APPLY: Send letter of application, transcript, resume, and contact information for two references to:

Lynn Ploof-Davis, Director, UMF, Upward Bound, 238 Main St., Suite 1, Farmington, ME 04938, 207-778-7297, lynnp@maine.edu

Hiring begins immediately, applications accepted until all positions are filled.

 

 

 

Diversity: We are implementing an action plan to provide a deeper understanding of diversity. Applications are encouraged from women and minorities and others who can help us achieve it. UMF provides reasonable accommodations in the workplace and in the job application process. If you need assistance because of a disability, please contact Valerie Huebner, EEO Officer, 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938, (207) 778-7258; (207) 778-7000 TDD. AA/EEO employer.