What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Science Instructor – Upward Bound position at New Jersey Institute of Technology?
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 coving the following
areas: Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Essential Functions:
- To conduct an integrated academic Science (Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) class.
- 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' strength 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
