Instructor for the Upward Bound Math-Science Program

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE :

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The Colleges unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5, students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey / New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development.

RCNJs designation as New Jerseys Public Liberal Arts College by the State legislature is the foundation from which the Colleges commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 9, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies acres and is home to bachelors degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences.

Ramapo College boasts an average student / faculty ratio of : 1 and an average class size of ; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the Colleges exceptional faculty.

In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to masters degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience.

Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the States top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges.

Further commendations include designation as a Military Friendly College in Victory Medias Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.

S. News & World Report, Kiplingers, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Examples of Duties

Summary :

Reporting to the Director and Academic Director of the Upward Bound Program, this person would teach assigned course material during the summer sessions.

He / She is responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of the participants while in the classroom, develops and administers evaluation instruments for academic achievement in their class, communicates any and all problems to the Director, and attends on campus and off-campus meetings at the request of the Director.

Pay Rate - $ / hr.

Duties :

• Prepare syllabus for assigned summer course biology, chemistry, physics, math, language arts, foreign language, computers, college readiness courses, etc.
• Send list of needed books and supplies to Project Director 2 months before start of summer session.
• Teach assigned course(s) in 6 week summer program
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Work with classroom assistant so as to prepare him / her to better assist the participants
• Report daily attendance, quiz / exam scores, preparation, participation and behavior of students
• Report 3 week progress reports and final grades of students to Academic Director
• Provide one 1-hour SAT / ACT review session as required
• May be asked to Supervise field trips as required
• May be asked to drive College vans to transport students as needed

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by New Jersey teaching certification in the subject area assigned to them for high school aged students.

Experience

Teaching experience preferred in the subject area assigned and preference for candidates with experience teaching in an urban, inner-city environment.

Other

Must have a clean criminal background check and cleared to work with minors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Wide knowledge of the subject matter and techniques essential to performance of the specific responsibilities assigned.
• Ability to advise and counsel students and others concerning high school and college academics.
• Ability to work well with teenagers from urban, inner-city school districts.
• Sensitivity to the needs of low-income families.

Ability to manage simple internet based forms of communication and documentation

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement :

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs.

Ramapos commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

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