Cultural/Academic Elective Instructor - Upward Bound
Company: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Location: Newark
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Title:
Cultural/Academic Elective Instructor - Upward Bound
Department:
TRiO
Reports To:
Director, TRIO Programs
Position Type:
Staff
Position Summary:
Cultural/Academic
Elective Instructor to provide instruction in a variety of cultural
or
academic elective topics not limited to, but inclusive of the
following
topics: Robotics, Coding, Engineering,
Drama, Creative Writing, Current Events, Psychology, Sociology,
Debate,
Communications, Etiquette, Art, Dance, Chess, Karate, Yoga,
Mentoring, etc.
Will hire
individual candidates for each subject, or a candidate qualified to
teach
multiple subjects.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive
instructional program for students enrolled in the Upward Bound
Program.
- Conduct an integrated Elective class on various topics, ranging
from but not limited to:Robotics, Coding, Engineering, Drama,
- Creative Writing, Current Events, Psychology, Sociology, Debate,
Communications, Etiquette, Art, Dance, Chess, Karate, Yoga,
Mentoring, etc.
- Teach students learning strategies.
- Conduct teaching and instructional activities using educational
equipment, manipulative objects, props, and other learning aids,
and prepare and submit a course outline prior to the start of the
class.
- Assist with the planning, instruction, and evaluation of tutoring
and problem-solving activities.
- Complete paperwork associated with classroom and project
management.
- Make recommendations on students' strength and needs.
- Report student learning and behavioral issues to the appropriate
staff personnel.
- Assist with the training and
evaluation of Teacher Assistants.
Additional Functions:
- The Instructor is
required to attend training and meetings.
- In the event of an
absence please provide 24-hour notice. Classroom work must be
prepared for
students and the TA must be prepared to deliver work to students in
the
absence of an instructor.
- Transport students
from one class location to another in a timely manner, ensuring
proper
supervision and safety of students.
Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Two or more years of teaching experience at the high school or
post-secondary level.
- Complete a background clearance check.
- Ability to plan, organize, develop and conduct a comprehensive
instructional tutoring program for students enrolled in the Upward
Bound Program.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in the designated
discipline.
- Experience working with minority and disadvantaged students at
the middle school, high school or post-secondary level.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience
prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate
to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of
education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for
success in the position.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
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Keywords: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Elizabeth , Cultural/Academic Elective Instructor - Upward Bound, Education / Teaching , Newark, New Jersey
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