Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Part-Time: Math Instructional Support

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: TRIO Upward Bound

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a temporary, part-time, grant-funded position within the TRIO Upward Bound Department. The Math teacher provides instructional support for high school students during Saturday Academy and supports the participant’s learning, advancement, and understanding of academic content through project-based learning and assignments.

Job Duties

• Teach students learning strategies for an academic math class (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus/Calculus).
• Conduct teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, props, and other learning aids.
• Prepare and submit a course syllabus prior to the start of the class, assist with the planning, instruction, and evaluation of tutoring and problem-solving activities.
• Complete paperwork associated with classroom and project management.
• Make recommendations on students' strengths and needs.
• Report student learning and behavioral issues to the appropriate staff personnel.
• The instructor is required to attend training and meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and endorsement in the grade/subject taught with a valid Tennessee certificate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Two or more years of teaching experience at the high school or post-secondary level.
  
• Complete a background clearance check.
  
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive instructional tutoring program for students enrolled in the Upward Bound Program.
  
• Experience working with minority and disadvantaged students at the middle school, high school or post-secondary level.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• TRIO Upward Bound works with youth in grades 9^th-12^th.
• We attend on and off campus events and college tours.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.