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Teacher Assistant, TRIO Upward Bound (Summer Academy)
External Posting Number
20130662P
Position Number
ADJ-235
Position Title
Teacher Assistant, TRIO Upward Bound (Summer Academy)
Position Type
Adjunct
Classification
Adjunct
Department
Upward Bound
Division
Student and Community Services
Discipline:
Work Schedule
Directly responsible to the Director of the TRIO Upward Bound Program, Teacher Assistants will work up to a maximum of forty (40) hours per week for eight weeks.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following
SEE JOB DUTIES BELOW.
Position Summary
The Upward Bound Program is a federally-funded pre-college academic program, designed to motivate and prepare high school students for college and university work. It is an intensive college preparatory support project designed to provide low-income, first generation high school students with encouragement and the essential skills to complete high school and earn a post-secondary degree.
KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:
- Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
- Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
- Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
- Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.
Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in a classroom area and during college visits and cultural experience trips. Travel is required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 – 45 pounds). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and, may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Successful completion of at least two (2) years of college, with demonstrated proficiency in at least one of the subjects taught in the Summer Academy, for purposes of tutoring.
- High level of maturity, self-discipline, leadership, and ability to work on a team.
- Familiarity with and sensitivity to the needs of low-income and at-risk students.
- Commitment to being a positive role model and to helping students prepare for post-secondary education.
- Capacity to confront and resolve conflicts.
- Capacity to assimilate facts, process viewpoints, and make decisions in compliance with program policy.
- Capacity to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred but not Required
- Previous relevant experience with adolescents.
Proposed Salary
Compensation is $17.68 per hour.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time.
For more information regarding these positions contact Grindl Williams, Director, Upward Bound, at 269 965-3931 ext. 2401, or 269 967-6084, or williamsg@kellogg.edu. Only online applications will be accepted. Any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants may be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or email hr@kellogg.edu.
For more information regarding these positions contact Grindl Williams, Director, Upward Bound, at 269 965-3931 ext. 2401, or 269 967-6084, or williamsg@kellogg.edu. Only online applications will be accepted. Any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants may be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or email hr@kellogg.edu.
Projected Hire Date
External Posting Date
04/23/2026
External Closing Date
05/14/2026
External Closing Time
9:00 a.m. EST
Internal Posting Date
Internal Closing Date
Job Duties
Essential Function
STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRAM COORDINATION
Description
- Provide guidance and tutoring in high school math, science, literature/composition, foreign language, computer technology, and social studies.
- Provide academic advising to an assigned group of students.
- Chaperone students on all college visits and cultural experience trips during the summer.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of special programs, athletic events, newsletters, and other activities.
- Provide a written report at the end of the summer to include assessment of positive and negative aspects of each activity of the program.
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