Job Abstract

Title:
High School English Teacher

Department:
Pre-College Programs

Reports To:
Director for Program Operations and Outreach

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
This position teaches English Language Arts courses to high school students. Language Arts is part of a five-week program designed to prepare post-9th-11th grade students for college-level work while they are still in high school. The teacher provides inquiry-based, product-oriented instruction for students that will enhance their knowledge, understanding, and application of language arts to their engineering thematic focus. Teachers will include test prep modules in their lessons to prepare students for the NJSLA, PSAT, ACT, and SAT.

This position teaches in-person, each day for 20 days (Monday - Thursday), starting on Monday, July 8th, 2024 and ending on Thursday August 8th, 2024. The day begins at 9:20 am and ends at 3:20 pm. The position pays for up to 5 hours/day, depending on scheduling needs (4 hours of instruction and 1 hour of prep). There is an unpaid lunch hour each day. Lunch is provided each day and teachers do not have supervisory responsibilities during lunch. Hourly compensation is determined upon hire but is not less than $50.00/hour.

Essential Functions:
- Must be available to work in person July 1, 2024 - August 8, 2024.
- Must attend up to 5 hours of paid training prior to the start of the program (modality and date/time TBD).
- Must be able to work remotely for planning/preparation May 2024 - June 2024.
- Create an environment of respect and rapport through positive interactions with students and promoting positive interactions between students.
- Establish a culture for learning by emphasizing the importance of learning, having high expectations for all learners and cultivating an environment where students take pride in their work.
- Effectively manage classroom procedures such as instructional groupings, transitions from one activity to another, preparation/distribution/collection of materials and supplies, and daily routines.
- Manage student behavior by setting and clearly communicating expectations, monitoring student behavior and responding to inappropriate behavior immediately.
- Communicate effectively with students and teaching assistants about expectations, directions and explanations of content.
- Effectively use questioning and discussion techniques to engage students in learning and solicit evidence of understanding.
- Design engaging activities that are implemented with structure and appropriate pacing.
- Utilize effective strategies to determine student starting points, set clear criteria for assessment, monitor student learning and determine learning outcomes.
- Show professionalism through thoughtful planning of instruction, preparation of classroom and materials prior to class, maintaining a safe and orderly classroom, communicating with CPCP Staff, ethical decision-making, developing healthy and appropriate relationships with staff and students, documenting student progress and contributing to the overall success of the CPCP summer programs.

Additional Functions:
- Attend weekly staff meetings.
- Work closely, cooperatively and amicably with other staff members.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- NJ Teacher certification (elementary, middle or high school) or NJIT faculty member with experience in the content area and working with pre-college students.
- Background check.
- Possesses good leadership abilities and communication skills.
- Experienced in hands-on activities and cooperative learning and teaching.
- Familiar with various assessment techniques including student portfolios and rubrics.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted 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.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Part-Time