IGNITE- Afterschool Facilitators

Rutgers University • Camden, NJ

209d • $18 - $20

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of relevant professional experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function.
• Excellent communication skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to develop engaging weekly lesson plans.
• Availability to work afterschool from 3pm-6pm Monday-Friday and/or in the summer from 8am-4pm.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a specialized discipline.
• Five years of experience in a leadership/managerial role.
• Understanding of Positive Discipline practices and incorporation of SEL activities within lessons.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic and social enrichment activities for youth in an afterschool program and/or summer program.
• Help with student/family recruitment and retention.
• Conduct evaluations and prepare reports.
• Manage social media posts related to the program.
• Plan activities for family engagement nights.
• Chaperone field trips.
• Attend monthly professional development sessions.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discounts programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree