Non-Credit English Instructor, GEAR UP for Success

About the role

Help assigned grade-level academic classes to prepare students for success in high school and college. Facilitate students' communicative study and time management skills, and assist in the development of test-taking strategies. Build students' confidence in subject areas and develop their problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Help students integrate reading and writing skills.
• Facilitate students’ communicative study and time management skills.
• Aid in the development of test-taking strategies.
• Create a learning environment that fosters self-motivation and desire to learn.
• Prepare students for state mandated tests such as NJSLA, PSAT, SAT/ACT.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of team-teaching and thematic lesson plans.
• Submit typed lesson plans on time and in accordance with NJCB requirements.
• Develop and implement the Consortium/GEAR UP Curriculum based on the New Jersey Common Core Standards.
• Maintain accurate academic records and files.
• Assist in the administration, design, and evaluation of standardized diagnostic and placement tests as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or related field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in limited circumstances.
• Two years of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students of varying ages, cultures, and knowledge bases.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in individual or small group settings.
• Intermediate computer literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and specialized software programs essential to the learning process.
• Knowledge of information research strategies.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills to facilitate discussions and learning in various settings.
• Fluency in a second language may be required.
• Ability to pass a discipline-specific skills test may be required.

Qualifications

• Daytime and weekend availability is needed.

Preferred Qualifications & Special Considerations

• Ability to travel to other sites as needed.
• Preferred qualifications include ability to travel locally to the Lincroft and Neptune Higher Education Centers.