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Promise Parent Academy Mentors (Non-teaching)

Rutgers University
Newark, New Jersey, US
Part-time

Promise Parent Academy Mentors (Non-teaching)

The Parent Mentor Academy (PMA) is an initiative of the Joseph C. Cornwall Center at Rutgers University-Newark. PMA is a two-generation program that aims to develop community residents as mentors to improve student educational outcomes and improve school-community relationships in Newark, NJ.

The program trains and deploys mentors to provide academic support to primary-aged students. For the 2024-2025 academic year, mentors will read with children, practice academic activities, and provide instructional support.

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.

Parent Academy participants are professionals who will provide academic and attendance support to students at public schools in Newark.

Position Status : Part Time

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience : High School Diploma or equivalent, and / or up to 4 years of related experience depending on the duties to be performed.

An equivalent combination of education and / or experience may be substituted for the experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Must complete all training provided by the program.
  • Must be able to communicate orally and in written form.
  • Must have a passion for working with youth.
  • Must exhibit professionalism.
  • Must be able to keep detailed records.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Must have access to a computer.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements : Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

Posting Specific Questions :

Are you a parent or guardian of a student in the Newark Public School District? If so, which school?

Open Ended Question)

Required Documents :
  • Resume / CV
  • Resume / CV
  • Optional Documents :

    List of Professional References (contact Info)

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