IGNITE-Afterschool Teachers

Posting Summary
Looking for qualified NJ certified teachers to lead academic enrichment and social activities for youth in an afterschool program and/or summer program that serves 3rd8th grade in North and East Camden. The incumbent will provide ELA and Math Remediation instruction develop projectbased learning clubs and activities that are culturally responsive and relevant to the needs and lived experiences of the community served and include a strong focus on developing youths social and emotional skills. The position will also be responsible for managing a cohort of education ambassadors (Rutgers undergraduate staff) collecting data for 21st CCLC reporting purposes assisting with student/family recruitment and retention social media posts and planning activities during family engagement nights. Will also be required to help chaperone field trips and attend monthly professional development opportunities.

Overview
Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities Rutgers UniversityCamden is a diverse researchintensive campus of approximately 6100 students at the undergraduate graduate and doctoral levels and 1100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden N.J. directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Educationdesignated Minority Serving Institution the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. RutgersCamden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers UniversityCamden among its Best Bang for the Buck universities and best national research universities. Recently RutgersCamden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research creative output and scholarly activity.