Middle School Career Pathways Exploration Teacher - Part-Time (2026-2027) (copy)
BRICK Networks•Newark, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
BRICK is seeking an engaging and mission-driven Part-Time Career Pathways Exploration Teacher to work with middle school students one day per week as part of our Career Pathways Program. This educator will help students explore careers, develop professional skills, and begin connecting their interests, identities, and strengths to future opportunities. The ideal candidate believes all students deserve access to meaningful career exploration and economic opportunity and is passionate about creating culturally relevant, interactive, and empowering learning experiences.
Requirements
- Substitute teacher certification eligible required
- Experience working with middle school-aged students preferred
- Background in education, college and career readiness, workforce development, youth development, or related field preferred
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- Ability to connect career exploration and workforce readiness concepts to students’ lived experiences and future goals
- Commitment to educational equity, cultural responsiveness, and community-centered learning
- Dependable, organized, and enthusiastic
Nice To Haves
- Teaching certification is a plus but not required
Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging 60 minute career exploration lessons for middle school students
- Introduce students to career pathways, industries, and postsecondary opportunities
- Teach foundational professional and durable skills such as: Communication, Collaboration, Problem-solving, Goal setting, Professionalism, Digital literacy
- Support students in exploring their interests, identities, strengths, and future goals
- Use hands-on activities, discussions, guest speakers, and project-based learning to make career exploration engaging and meaningful
- Support students in beginning career portfolios and Individual Career & Academic Plans (ICAPs)
- Create a classroom culture grounded in respect, empathy, curiosity, and student voice
- Build positive relationships with students and families
- Support BRICK’s commitment to holistic student development and culturally responsive teaching
- Collaborate with school staff and program leaders as needed
- Prepare lesson materials and track student participation
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rates based on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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