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Monthly Pooled-Upward Bound Summer Program Foreign Language Instructor

Position Number: 6998905
Location: Laramie, WY
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Secondary Education

Monthly Pooled-Upward Bound Summer Program Foreign Language Instructor

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JOB TITLE:

Upward Bound Summer Program Foreign Language Instructor

JOB PURPOSE:

Design and deliver an age-appropriate, four-week foreign language curriculum taught to multiple grade levels that encompasses a range of participant ages and learning styles. Dates of summer program (including training) are May 26th-July 3rd 2026
This is a temporary position from May 26th-July 3rd 2026. The total pay of $1800 is to be split as follows: May - $277, June - $1,385, July - $138

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide cultural experiences to contextualize & facilitate participants' understanding and use of the language, including hosting at least one cultural event.
-Connect the language to the country or countries in which it is spoken and discuss the culture in the/those location/s.
- Provide an active, student-centered learning environment.
- Must be available to teach Tuesday and Thursday 10:30am-11:30am as well as lead a cultural evening once during the summer to take place on Mondays from 6pm-8:30pm that should include activities planned by you and your students related to the culture surrounding the language you are instructing.
Also attend at least 1 study hall session Mon, Wed, or Thurs. from 3pm-5pm.
- Attend all weekly academic meetings, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Junior standing at the undergraduate level majoring in the language you will teach, or a completed minor; 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher

Successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter
Resume or C.V.
Current students please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts, or email to felicia.killworth@uwyo.edu
Please upload an example lesson plan. This can be on a range of topics related to your indicated language such as present tense verb conjugation, alphabet and numbers through 20, or a cultural aspect related to native speakers of the indicated language. In your cover letter please indicate which language you intend to teach based on your education and/or experience.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6998905&targetURL=

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

Job Identification: 260512
Apply Before: 09/13/2026, 05:59 AM
Job Schedule: Part Time
Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Posted Salary Range:
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 12
Travel:

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