After School Assistant Program Leader (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Aug 29, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	After School Assistant Program Leader (Multiple Vacancies)
Posting Number	24TM0358
Department	Cornwall Ctr Metro Studies
Overview	PYU-21st CCLC is operated by the Joseph C. Cornwall Center at Rutgers University Newark. The Cornwall Center serves as a convening hub for area stakeholders and institutions, supporting workshops, lectures, talks, and symposia. PYU - 21st CCLC serves as a bring between our host program site, Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School, and the Fairmount Heights Community.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking an After School Assistant. The Cornwall Center at Rutgers University-Newark, is seeking energetic and creative advocates to serve as After-school Program Servant Leaders for the Promise Youth University, Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center ( PYU-21st CCLC). PYU-21st CCLC serves 3rd -8th grade students, including students with special needs, delivering a science, technology, engineering, arts, and math ( STEAM) based program. PYU will employ Servant Leaders to work alongside certified teachers, community sponsors, community-based organizations, and other servant leaders to deliver high quality programs, at a15 to 1 student-staff ratio. Servant Leaders will support the program implementation of five essential components, high quality academic and character-building enrichment; parent and family involvement; civic engagement and social action; intergenerational servant leadership; and nutrition, health and mental health. Servant leaders support the seamless transition from the school day to after-school, including snack and meal distribution and homework help. Servant leaders will undergo training to support classroom management and the integration of positive youth development in their instruction and interaction with students. This project is funded by New Jersey Department of Education, Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. This position will be responsible for and not limited to the following: Providing academic remediation Assisting with interactive activities Supervising students Working collaboratively with partners, Participating in and apply learnings from ongoing professional development Communicating with families This position is contingent upon continuation of grant funding.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week	20
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Position Salary	$15.13 - $25.00 hourly
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Qualifications	Some undergraduate experience is highly preferred Individuals who have experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics are highly encouraged to apply Experience working with youth highly preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping, library assistant or related experience depending on the duties to be performed An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the experience requirement Candidates must possess a high school diploma Must be able to communicate orally and in written form Must have a passion for working with youth and exhibit professionalism at all times Candidates must exhibit cultural competence Candidate should be sensitive to the complexity surrounding the challenges that our scholars face Ideal candidate is a self-starter and enthusiastic about working with youth
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Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Open Date	08/29/2024
Posting Close Date	11/21/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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