High School Diploma Program Associate

Project Self-Sufficiency; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

On-site childcare

401(k) plan

Job summary

A community-focused organization in New Jersey is seeking full-time associates for a program aimed at youth ages 16-25. Responsibilities include student recruitment, academic instruction, and facilitating employability skills training. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and experience in relevant fields. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Competitive salary ranging from $45,000 to $55,000 with health benefits and a 401(k) plan included.

Qualifications

• Experience in education or youth programs is required.
• Demonstrated ability to support community service projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate instruction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach to recruit students.
• Facilitate academic instruction and support.
• Create and maintain a database for tracking activities.
• Deliver employability training in group settings.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Leadership support

Community outreach

Student recruitment

Facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Full‑time associates needed for high school equivalency and employability skills program for youth, ages 16‑25, in grant‑funded New Jersey Youth Corps program.

Responsibilities include community outreach, student recruitment, facilitation of academic instruction, behavioral assessments, and leadership support for community service projects. Assist students in developing personal responsibility, self‑discipline, socialization, work readiness skills, and entry‑level occupational skills through classroom instruction and community service projects. Establish and maintain affiliations with area business leaders and employers. Deliver employability skills training curricula in a group setting. Facilitate transition services. Create and maintain a database; generate reports of job development and training activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Qualifications: Experience and a bachelor’s degree are required.

Benefits: Health benefits, on‑site childcare, and a 401(k) plan are available for the full‑time position. Salary ranges from $45,000 to $55,000, commensurate with experience, references, and other factors.