Science Instructor

About the role

The position of Program Instructor (Hourly) of Science for Middle and/or High School means an overall commitment to the policies and procedures of the New Jersey GEAR UP/College Bound program. Acceptance of this position carries certain specific responsibilities in addition to those outlined in the general job description.

Essential Functions

• Provides relevant grade level academic classes to prepare students for success in high school and college.
• Helps students to integrate reading and writing skills.
• Helps facilitate students’ communicative, study and time management skills as well as assist in the development of test taking strategies.
• Helps students to reduce their fear of any subject and help facilitate their problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Helps students to develop math, science, reading and language skills in preparation for the state mandated tests, i.e., PARCC, PSAT, SAT/ACT (actual tests may vary).
• Attends all staff development and training sessions.
• SUBMIT TYPED LESSON PLANS ON TIME.
• Helps to develop and implement the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound curriculum based on the New Jersey Common Core Standards for the program.
• Creates a learning environment that will facilitate the desire to learn and help students to gain self-motivation for self-improvement.
• Maintains accurate academic records and files.
• Aids in the administration, design, and evaluation of standardized diagnostic and placement tests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Certification for core subject areas of Science. Experience with minority and disadvantaged student is helpful. At the university’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted, where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, and equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Salary Information

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate/range for this position is $40.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

Part-Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt