We are currently seeking English and math teachers. Must have experience with middle school and/or high school students; Teaching certification is not required. Experience in test prep a plus.
WHO WE ARE
SEEDS – Access Changes Everything (formerly New Jersey SEEDS) is a privately funded, statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to academically talented, financially limited students. New Jersey SEEDS works with competitive, primarily independent, secondary schools to provide opportunities for highly motivated, academically qualified, and economically disadvantaged students.
Young Scholars Program (Young Scholars)
The Young Scholars Program (YSP) provides educational opportunities to rising fifth and sixth graders through 14-months of academic preparation and leadership development before placement in independent day and junior boarding schools. Young Scholars begin their work with SEEDS in the summer following their selection with a five-week summer session. In the fall, classes continue each Saturday, with students participating in workshops on essay writing and interview skills, preparing for the SSAT, and developing new ways to perceive the world and communicate individual perspectives through the program’s enriched arts component. Students conclude the program with a second five-week summer session before leaving SEEDS to join the independent school community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by SEEDS
- Maintain ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet needs of Scholars
QUALIFICATIONS
- Expert level mastery of subject area
- Expert level written and oral skills
- Teaching experience in a rigorous academic environment, including work with highly capable students
- Demonstrated talent in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery
- Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in private school education
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
- Review, correct and comment upon written assignments, exams and project
- Attend faculty meetings as scheduled
- Prepare detailed comments about each Young Scholar via mid-session and final progress reports to be used in the evaluation process
- Additional duties as assigned
LOCATION
Newark Academy - Livingston, NJ
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Contract/ Temporary
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT
Saturdays - September 2024 – May 2025
SALARY
$225 per Saturday; paid monthly
Those interested in applying for a teaching position should email a cover letter and resume with the subject line as "Academic Teacher (Young Scholars Program)" to:
Maralyn Baez, Finance & Administration Manager
mbaez@seedsaccess.org
