Winning Wednesday Teacher (2026-27)

BRICK Networks • Newark, NJ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Gateway Academy is seeking dynamic and engaging individuals to lead weekly enrichment classes for students in grades 5 through 8. The purpose of the Winning Wednesday enrichment program is to foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world connections beyond the core academic curriculum. BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy. BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity. BRICK Gateway Academy is our Newark location and is a full K-12 continuum, starting college-focused academic programming in kindergarten. We are more than a school; we are a full ecosystem of supports from cradle to career, providing families with free wraparound services like prenatal care, career services, and housing support. Our high school alumni receive up to six years of post-graduate assistance. BRICK Gateway Academy attracts a diverse staff devoted to nurturing our students’ intellect and identities in order to prepare them to graduate from college and to chart their own course.

Requirements

• Experience working with Middle school students (grades 5–8) in educational or extracurricular settings.
• Strong knowledge or passion in a particular enrichment area (e.g., coding, music production, drama, robotics, culinary arts, design thinking, etc.).
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Creativity, flexibility, and a passion for engaging students in meaningful learning experiences.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating a proficiency in working with black and brown students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds
• Plan and deliver a 60-minute, hands-on, and interactive enrichment class every Wednesday to students in grades 5–8.
• Develop lessons that promote student engagement, exploration, and growth in areas such as the arts, STEM, media, entrepreneurship, wellness, global studies, service learning, or other specialized interests.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the varied interests and skill levels of students.
• Collaborate with school leadership to align the class with the school's enrichment goals and character development initiatives.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively and ensure student safety.
• Track attendance and provide feedback to school leaders as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed