Located in the vibrant University Heights district of downtown Newark, NJ, just 20 minutes from New York City by train, NJIT is one of the nation’s leading public polytechnic universities. With an enrollment of over 11,000 students, a budget of over half a billion dollars, and a full-time workforce of approximately 1,400 employees, NJIT offers small-campus intimacy with the resources of a major public research university. NJIT’s faculty and staff take pride in preparing students to be leaders in the technology-dependent economy of the 21st century. Thank you for your interest in a career at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. High School Science Instructor – Upward Bound Title: High School Science Instructor – Upward Bound Department: TRiO Reports To: Director, TRIO Programs Position Type: Staff Position Summary: High School Science Instructor for an integrated science class covering the following areas: Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Essential Functions: Conduct an integrated academic Science class (Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). Teach students learning strategies. Conduct teaching and instructional activities using educational equipment, manipulative objects, props, and other learning aids, and prepare and submit a course outline prior to the start of the class. Assist with the planning, instruction, and evaluation of tutoring and problem-solving activities. Complete paperwork associated with classroom and project management. Make recommendations on students' strengths and needs. Report student learning and behavioral issues to the appropriate staff personnel. Assist with the training and evaluation of Teacher Assistants. Additional Functions: The Instructor is required to attend training and meetings. In the event of an absence, please provide 24-hour notice. Classroom work must be prepared for students, and the TA must be prepared to deliver work to students in the absence of an instructor. Transport students from one class location to another in a timely manner, ensuring proper supervision and safety of students. Prerequisite Qualifications: Two or more years of teaching experience at the high school or post-secondary level. Complete a background clearance check. Ability to plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive instructional tutoring program for students enrolled in the Upward Bound Program. Undergraduate or graduate degree in the designated discipline. Experience working with minority and disadvantaged students at the middle school, high school, or post-secondary level. 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 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. J-18808-Ljbffr