At Central Carolina Community College, we create transformative lifelong learning opportunities! We expect all employees to find ways to remove barriers to student success and provide all students a pathway to achievable dreams. Our employees are charged to recognize the challenges we face and to respond to them with empathy, understanding, and a willingness to help.  

Central Carolina Community College’s Upward Bound programs serve approximately 180 low-income, future first-generation high school students from Harnett and Lee County Schools with the goal of increasing the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Services provided by Upward Bound include: tutoring; college tours; SAT/ACT preparation and fee waivers; career exploration; summer residential programs at Campbell University; a summer internship program; assistance completing college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications; and the opportunity to take free college courses.  Services are provided approximately once a month on Saturdays during the school year, and for six weeks during the summer. Once enrolled, students stay in the program until high school graduation.  The program is offered at no cost to participants. 

Central Carolina Community College is home to six (6) U.S. Department of Education federally funded TRiO Programs, including Student Support Services, Student Support Services - STEM & Health Sciences, Upward Bound-Harnett County, Upward Bound-Lee County, Upward Bound Math & Science, and Veterans Upward Bound.

Summer Instructors in Upward Bound’s residential summer program design and facilitate engaging lesson plans for rising 10th and 11th grade Upward Bound students, and teach, motivate, and encourage students while ensuring that students are well prepared for the courses they will take during the upcoming academic school year. Academic Instructors are responsible for development of curriculum, providing engaging classroom instruction in assigned subject area, tutoring, evaluating student progress, and meeting regularly with permanent staff.  Upward Bound’s residential program is held on the campus of Campbell University. Instructor hours are 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Monday through Thursday for 7 weeks. The program runs from June 19 to July 26. Training is the week of June 12. Lunch is provided for all teachers daily. 

Pay rate = $20.00/hour 

 Diversity Policy:  Central Carolina Community College believes the college experience is greatly enriched through diversity; therefore, the college encourages diversity of thought within the student body and staff. Furthermore, the college seeks to promote awareness of diversity and the respect for all individuals, and the college pledges to adhere to this mission in its relationship with the community.     

Essential Duties

• Prepare a syllabus, curriculum, activities/assignments, and assessments for the subject area.
• Prepare for and meet classes as assigned and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Demonstrate concern for academic growth of all students by employing best practice strategies.
• Evaluate and document student progress, and communicate successes and concerns to Upward Bound permanent staff. 
• Request, and assist in maintaining department equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Participate in scheduled meetings with permanent staff and any relevant Upward Bound activities. 
• Assume other duties as requested by the supervisor.
• Follow policies and procedures as stated in the Upward Bound handbook.
• Submit documentation as requested by the Upward Bound program in a timely fashion.
• Encourage and support Upward Bound activities, policies, procedures, and philosophies.