Student Music Teacher

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OVERVIEW: Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education TRiO funded program.  The UW-Stevens Point Upward Bound Program serves eligible low-income, first-generation-to-college students in central and northern Wisconsin.  The program aims to generate the skills and motivation necessary for students to enter and complete a postsecondary education after high school.    This is a temporary six-week summer teaching position for high school students in the Upward Bound Program.  All participants are either first-generation (i.e. parents do not have a 4-year degree) and/or low-income students, grades nine through twelve. The Upward Bound Program hosts student-participants from eight target high schools in five counties from Central and Northcentral Wisconsin. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be enrolled at an institution of higher education (undergraduate or graduate)

• Minimum 2 years of college course work completed in pursuit of a music education or music related field

• Minimum 2.75 GPA

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively

• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and team oriented

• Ability to teach a course in choral music and performance

• Ability to develop a course syllabus as well as assess student progress

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of college course work completed at a postsecondary institution.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• 1 year of experience in teaching or leading music related programs at the middle or high school level

• Familiarity with TRIO and Upward Bound Programs

DUTIES:

• Teach an introductory choral music class during the Upward Bound Program’s 4-week summer session for 10th – 12th graders. The class meets twice a week for 50 minutes each class period.

• Prepare students enrolled in music class to perform at the summer end awards banquet on July 23rd.

• Develop and submit a course syllabus prior to first day of classes.

• Complete evaluations on each student enrolled in class.

• Attend a one-day staff orientation/training prior to first day of class.

• Attend instructor meetings with Upward Bound Administrative staff.

OTHER: Background checks are performed on all applicants interviewed. It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or employees.

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT & SALARY: June 11, 2026, staff orientation/training; classes meets June 28– July 24, 2026. This is a short-term temporary position and is contingent upon federal grant funding. Total salary: $1,900.

Application Instructions:

In addition to Workday Application, please also apply to this Microsoft Forms Application. Upward Bound 2026 Summer Staff Application – Fill out form

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Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.