Science Instructor

Reports To:

Dir NJ Gear UP/College Bound

The Program Instructor (Hourly) – Science for Middle and/or High School demonstrates an overall commitment to the policies and procedures of the New Jersey GEAR UP/College Bound program. This position supports students through academic instruction during year-round programming, including the Academic Year (fall and spring) and Summer Sessions (July through mid-August). During the Academic Year, classes are held Monday through Thursday (with occasional Fridays) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and/or 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 20 Saturday sessions from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. School-day schedules may be adjusted based on participating schools.

Summer Sessions are currently held for up to six weeks, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with occasional Saturday events.

• Provide grade-level science instruction that prepares students for success in high school and college while integrating reading and writing skills into the curriculum.
• Assist students in developing communication, study, time management, and test-taking skills.
• Help students build confidence in science while strengthening problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Support the development of science, mathematics, reading, and language skills in preparation for state-mandated assessments, including PARCC, PSAT, SAT, and ACT (or their successor assessments).
• Attend all required staff development and training sessions and submit typed lesson plans in a timely manner.
• Assist in developing and implementing the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound curriculum aligned with the New Jersey Common Core Standards.
• Create a positive learning environment that encourages student engagement, self-motivation, and academic achievement.
• Maintain accurate academic records and student files.
• Assist with the administration, design, and evaluation of standardized diagnostic and placement assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Certification in the core subject area of Science.
• Experience working with minority and disadvantaged students is preferred.
• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be waived where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience that specifically prepares the candidate for success in the position.

$40/hour

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be waived 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.

Range:
Hourly Employees 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.

FLSA:
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Part time Pay Rate:
Hourly

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT…