IGNITE-Afterschool Teachers

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Looking for qualified NJ certified teachers to lead academic enrichment and social activities for youth in an afterschool program and/or summer program that serves 3rd-8th grade in North and East Camden. The incumbent will provide ELA and Math Remediation instruction, develop project-based learning clubs and activities that are culturally responsive and relevant to the needs and lived experiences of the community served, and include a strong focus on developing youths' social and emotional skills. The position will also be responsible for managing a cohort of education ambassadors (Rutgers undergraduate staff), collecting data for 21st CCLC reporting purposes, assisting with student/family recruitment and retention, social media posts and planning activities during family engagement nights. Will also be required to help chaperone field trips and attend monthly professional development opportunities.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
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Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience in the discipline. A master's degree in a specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research, project management or managerial positions. Also requires a minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master's degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related experience is acceptable. Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.

Requires a NJ Teacher Certification with a bachelor's degree in a related field. Also requires a minimum of two years relevant teaching experience within a Camden City school, excellent communication and computer literacy skills is a must, can develop their own fun and engaging weekly lessons plans and ability to work afterschool from 3pm-6pm Monday-Friday (not required to work every weekday) and/or in the summer between the hours of 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday in July (not required to work every weekday) and some Saturdays are required throughout the year for staff training and/or field trips. Candidate must understand the importance of utilizing Positive Discipline practices and incorporating SEL activities within their lessons. Spanish speaking is preferred but not required.