IGNITE- Afterschool Facilitators

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate facilitators to lead enriching afterschool and summer programs for youth in Camden. This role involves guiding students in various subjects including arts, STEM, and health, while fostering a supportive and engaging environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to student development. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and community engagement, making a real difference in the lives of young learners. If you are ready to inspire and empower the next generation, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic and social enrichment activities for youth.
• Help with student/family recruitment and planning activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Lesson Planning

Positive Discipline Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Master's Degree in a Specialized Discipline

Job description

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Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 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 Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees.

Posting Summary

Rutgers–Camden Ignite is a collaborative education program driven by and concentrated in the North Camden community, a neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey. IGNITE is looking for experienced facilitators/coaches in the areas of Visual Art, Performing Arts, Civics, Dance, Music, STEM, Literacy, Health & Nutrition/Physical Education, SEL, etc. The incumbent will lead academic and social enrichment activities for youth in an afterschool program and/or summer program that serves 3rd-8th grade in North and East Camden. The position will also be responsible for helping with student/family recruitment, student retention, evaluations, reports, social media posts, and planning activities during family engagement nights. Will also be required to help chaperone field trips and attend monthly professional developments.

This position is hiring for multiple vacancies. This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.

Position Status

Part Time

Hours Per Week: Up to 20 hours

Work Arrangement: This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function, excellent communication skills, and computer literacy. A master’s degree in a specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research, project management or managerial positions. Also requires a minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master’s degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related experience is acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate must understand the importance of utilizing Positive Discipline practices and incorporating SEL activities within their lessons.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires a high school diploma and some college preferred but not required in a related field. Also requires a minimum of two years relevant work experience with Camden City students, excellent communication and computer literacy skills is a must, can develop their own fun and engaging weekly lessons plans and ability to work afterschool from 3pm-6pm Monday-Friday (not required to work every weekday) and/or in the summer between the hours of 8am-4pm (not required to work every weekday) and some Saturdays are required throughout the year for staff training and/or field trips.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.

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.