Science Instructor

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY).

The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries.

We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location:

BRONX C. C.

Bargaining Unit:

No

Science Instructor is required to teach Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm (4.5 hours per day) starting June 8th, 2026 - July 2nd, 2026. Mandatory High School course: Physics

June 8th, 2026- July 2nd, 2026 (Virtual)
July 6th, 2026 - July 9th, 2026 (In-Person)

Program Description:

The Upward Bound Program is designed to identify youth with the potential for education at the post-secondary level. Encourage qualified individuals to complete high school and enroll in a post-secondary institution of their choice. The program provides individual/group counseling, advisement, and technical assistance from 9th - 12th grade in career exploration; education planning; college entrance examinations preparation; admission and financial aid procedures; tutoring; cultural and motivational development and guidance on secondary school re-entry to other programs. Summer classes will be held at Bronx Community College.

Other Duties:

• Devote 4.5 hours from June 8th, 2026 - July 9th, 2026 (Monday - Friday) - Part time position

• Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials

• Prepare Pre and Post exams

• Prepare and submit weekly progress and attendance reports

• Conduct evaluation of student's progress

• Work closely with the Upward Bound counseling and tutoring staff

• Must be able to develop individual remediation plans and work with students individually and in groups

• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a New York City K-12 teaching license.

• Science instructor must have a New York State Certification in Science (9th - 12th grade)

• Two or three years of experience in an educational training program or in a target high school

• Must have knowledge of problems and interests of disadvantaged youth.

• Quality of integrity, dignity, and cordiality

• Provide two (2) signed letters of recommendation on a business letterhead.

Pay Range:

Minimum - Maximum: $65.00/hour

RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.