Non-Credit Science Instructor, GEAR UP for Success

About the role

Teach assigned grade-level academic classes to prepare students for success in high school and college. Help students integrate reading and writing skills, facilitate communicative study and time management skills, and assist in the development of test-taking strategies. Build student confidence, develop problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, and create a learning environment that fosters self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Help students prepare for state mandated tests such as NJSLA, PSAT, SAT/ACT.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of team-teaching and thematic lesson plans.
• Develop and implement Consortium/GEAR UP Curriculum based on New Jersey Common Core Standards.
• Maintain accurate academic records and files.
• Assist in the administration, design, and evaluation of standardized diagnostic and placement tests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science discipline or closely related field required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with students of varying ages, cultures, and knowledge bases.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas, principles, and concepts 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.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and faculty.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to facilitate discussion and learning in individual, small group, and lab/instructional settings.
• Fluency in a second language may be required.
• Discipline-specific skills test may be required.
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed.

Skills

• Ability to travel locally to the Lincroft and Neptune Higher Education Centers.
• Daytime and weekend availability is needed.