Upward Bound After School Tutor (Part-Time)

Ramapo College of New Jersey; Dubai; On-site; AED 25,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual to instruct SAT preparation for high school students in the Upward Bound Program. This part-time role involves teaching once a week in a supportive environment that promotes academic growth and leadership development. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact students' futures positively while working within a collaborative framework dedicated to diversity and inclusion. Join a team that values ethical leadership and strives to empower students through transformative educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college is required.
• Experience in education or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct SAT preparation to Upward Bound participants after school.
• Conduct classes at specified Paterson public high schools.

Skills

SAT Preparation

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,000 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. RCNJ's designation as New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, Conde Nast Traveler named Ramapo one of the Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to bachelor's 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 14:1 and an average class size of 21, affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's 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 transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a Military Friendly College in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Examples of Duties

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:

Part-time hourly position, one hour per week or every other week on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, September through June.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of the Upward Bound Program, this position instructs SAT preparation to Upward Bound participants after school. The instruction takes place at the Paterson public high schools, specifically, John F. Kennedy High School, Panther Academy, and Eastside High School in Paterson, NJ.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

Experience in an institution of higher education, education, or another field that is directly related to the functions of the position to be filled or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority.

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. Ramapo's 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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