Saturday Academy Instructors

Hiring Instructors for Saturday Academy!

Program Dates: Jan, 2025-May 9, 2026

The USC Upward Bound program is an intense academic, social, and cultural experience

for high school students from 5 LAUSD high schools. The purpose of the program is to

assist first-generation, college-bound high school students to prepare to succeed in

postsecondary education.

This academic year, USC Upward Bound is looking to hire instructors to provide

instruction to program participants during Saturday Academy. Instructors must be

able to teach at the high school/college preparatory level in the following

areas: English, Math (Algebra I & II, Geometry), College Seminar.

Concentration in these areas will depend on the level of expertise of the instructor.

Job Description:

• Develop course curriculum including student learning outcomes outlined in a

syllabus

• Prepare engaging, fun, and informative lessons on the given subject

(out of classroom learning experiences highly encouraged)

• Assess student knowledge via pre and post testing, quizzes, projects, etc.

• Report student progress and behavior to UB staff including program director and

program coordinators

• Attend staff meetings

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree, credential, or master’s degree (preferred but not

necessary)

• Must enjoy working with high school-aged students

• Available to work Saturdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. for

approximately 4 hrs. per week.

• Must have at least 1-2 years of actual teaching experience in a classroom setting.

Starting Rate: $35/hour

How to Apply:

Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter indicating subject of interest

and summarizing qualifications, and availability to

Karla Sanchez at KMendezs@usc.edu

Deadline: Jan 20th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.