Job Details

Business Teacher

Position Number: 6964507
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Marketing and Sales

Business Teacher

Job Summary

The Upward Bound Project is a federally funded program to encourage post-secondary preparation of high school students who are from low-income families and are first-generation college-bound students (the first in their families to go to college). The summer academy for 2026 consists of an intensive, six-week in-person academic program during which the students receive high school enrichment instruction in English, financial literacy, business, foreign language, mathematics, and science. Supervised recreation, guidance, and peer advising, and career exploration are also provided. Teachers will assist with the coordination, design, and production of classes for Upward Bound Academy in classrooms on campus. Three years experience as a classroom assistant in a related academic area, or equivalency; knowledge and understanding of a variety of teaching methods to adjust activities/training session to include participants of different ages; a thorough knowledge of related academic subjects to participate in developing classroom activities/programs; and demonstrated knowledge of teaching methods and communication skills to conduct educational activities and/or training sessions clearly and concisely required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required. Curriculum may focus on career preparation, entrepreneurship, marketing, and more

Responsibilities

Create & implement curriculum & syllabus to embody the summer program theme.
Assists in developing and conducting of training sessions on subjects related to area of assignment.
Assists in coordination, design and production of educational activities.
Assists in development of new ideas regarding educational programs.
Assists in development of workshops, brochures and educational materials.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: In person office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Three years experience as a classroom assistant in a related academic area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); knowledge and understanding of a variety of teaching methods in order to adjust activities/training session to include participants of different ages; a thorough knowledge of related academic subjects in order to participate in developing classroom activities/programs; and demonstrated knowledge of teaching methods and communication skills to conduct educational activities and/or training sessions in a clear and concise manner required. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Persons who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the target population are encouraged to apply. Teachers who understand the value of experiential learning are desired.

Special Instructions
This is a Temporary Position that starts June 16th and runs to July 31st. No work on the 24th of July.

Requisition Number: PRN16807N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Teachers will be on-campus from June 16th to July 31st, from about 9 am - 12 pm, Monday through Friday. Teachers will be compensated for curriculum preparation prior to the June 16th start date.
Department: 00785 - First Generation Programs
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20.00/hours
Close Date: 4/13/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197075