Job Information
New Jersey Institute of Technology Hourly STEM Substitute Teachers in Newark, New Jersey
Title:
Hourly STEM Substitute Teachers
Department:
Pre-College Programs
Reports To:
Director for Program Operations and Outreach
Position Type:
Staff
Position Summary:
Substitute teacher positions (many) to be on call to teach Early College Preparatory Program classes on an as needed basis.
Essential Functions:
Must attend an orientation meeting prior to an assignment
Carry out substitute lesson plans as directed by the teacher and in collaboration with teaching assistants
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.
Show professionalism through maintaining a safe and orderly classroom, communicating with CPCP Staff, ethical decision-making, developing healthy and appropriate relationships with staff and students, and following through on substitute assignments.
Additional Functions:
Attend weekly staff meetings
Attend the parent/student orientation
Work closely, cooperatively and amicably with other staff members
Prerequisite Qualifications:
NJ Substitute Teacher certification (elementary, middle or high school) or NJIT faculty member with training and experience in the content area
Background working with children
Background check
Possesses excellent communication skills
Experienced in hands-on activities and cooperative learning and teaching
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
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Part-Time