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Because these job listings are posted multiple times on the web, please be aware that some of the positions listed may now be filled.
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Newark Thrives! Seeks Program Manager
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Newark Thrives! the Out-of-School Time (OST) Network of afterschool and summer youth programs in Newark, New Jersey, was officially launched in April 2016.The network was established as an intermediary to formally align cross-sector community stakeholders, networks and initiatives to develop and implement a long-term, comprehension vision and strategy that increases access, participation, awareness, and support for quality OST programs to provide positive outcomes for Newark's youth. Newark Thrives! mission is to improve access to and participation in high-quality Out-of-School Time (OST) opportunities for Newark youth by leveraging resources, convening stakeholders, and empowering young people, families, and educators. Key strategic priorities for the network are to: - Generate demand for OST and ongoing support for providers and the network
- Promote equitable access to programs
- Strengthen the capacity of providers to deliver high-quality programs that promote all aspects of healthy development
- Inform and empower families and youth to select and participate in OST options that meet their interest and needs
The Program Manager is responsible for providing operational support, and implementing programming and communication strategies that clearly articulate the Network's mission and vision to OST stakeholders. The Program Manager will assist the Executive Director with: - managing the day-to-day operations of the Newark Thrivesl OST Network;
- implementing programming consistent with the overall mission and key strategic priorities of the Network;
- fostering and ensuring smooth and open communication and collaboration among OST stakeholders; and 4) Co-chairing the Youth Advisory Committee.
Please email resume, salary history, cover letter, and 2 professional reference letters by July 7, 2017 to: Traymanesha Moore, Ph.D. Executive Director, Newark Thrives! tmo...@newark-thrives.orgClick here to learn more about Newark Thrives!
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Atlantic City Corps in the New Jersey Division of The Salvation Army
Seeks Group Teacher
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The Atlantic City Corps in the New Jersey Division of The Salvation Army is seeking a Group Teacher to Work in the After-School/Summer Day Camp Programs. The Group Teacher will help implement these Programs, performing tasks as directed by the Child Care Director in the areas listed below. Duties and Responsibilities:
- To support compliance with all state regulations related to maintenance of the corps' New Jersey Child Care Center License and with the Mission of The Salvation Army.
- To effectively help children complete homework assignments, engage in enrichment activities, model respect towards staff and children and encourage spiritual development.
- To assist in preparation of dinner as supplied by the Kids Café or other agency, set tables, serve and clean up after the meal.
- To effectively support child safety procedures. To help with classroom set up, to personally greet children, to monitor sign-in/sign- out procedures and to help children maintain behavioral boundaries.
- To communicate with the Child Care Director regarding classroom management issues as they arise.
- To attend staff meetings, professional development, and program evaluations as requested.
- To assist with record-keeping, with applications & for Program holiday activities.
- To be ready to carry out procedures in the Emergency Plan for Child Care Centers as necessary.
- To carry out any other assignments as directed by the Child Care Director.
- Projected Hours: After School 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday / Summer Day Camp 8:30-4:30
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The New Jersey Audubon Seeks Summer Camp Teacher/Naturalist - Urban Education
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Position Title: Summer Camp Teacher/Naturalist - Urban Education Department: Education Work Site: Paterson, NJ Office Location: Bernardsville, NJ Reports To: Project Director - Urban Education and Outreach Job Classification: Seasonal Part-time: July 10 to August 4; 1pm to 3pm daily, plus training and preparation time (not to exceed a total of 100 hours.) Job Description: The Summer Camp Teacher/Naturalist- Urban Education has duties primarily in the education branch of the NJ Audubon mission and provides hands-on activities, games, crafts and nature exploration at a school-based camp in Paterson, NJ. They will work directly with the Project Director - Urban Education and Outreach to develop and teach the programs. The Teacher/Naturalist takes an active role in promoting NJ Audubon as a membership-based conservation organization. Major Responsibilities: - Plan, develop (if applicable), and conduct natural history programs for children.
- Coordinate and conduct walking field trips within the City of Paterson.
- Conduct one field trip to the Great Falls National Historic Park.
- Programs will have a strong focus on awareness and respect for the natural world.
- Participate in an orientation/training session.
- Maintain lesson plans, educational materials and all other related programming information as required.
Other - Strive to increase NJ Audubon membership base.
- Prepare written reports, proposals and plans as required.
- Assume additional responsibilities as requested.
Knowledge and Skills - Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to accept direction and constructive feedback.
- Motivated self-starter with capacity to work productively in a team setting.
- Excellent organizational, time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude.
- Strong professionalism and work ethic with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office), oral and written communication skills required.
- Ability to relate to a diverse range of people and exercise cultural competence and inclusion.
Qualifications - B.A. or B.S in the sciences or education, preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of natural history of NJ.
- Prior experience working with young children in an outdoor setting.
- Valid First Aid, CPR, and other public safety certification appropriate for the activities at the site.
- Obtain a satisfactory background check.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a vehicle in NJ or the ability to utilize public transportation to arrive at the job site.
- Must have the physical capacity to walk throughout the land and buildings of Paterson, able to move materials and lift 50 lbs. and operate mechanical equipment as needed.
Start date: July 10 - August 31 Salary: $12-$15 per hour - commensurate with experience. Up to a maximum of 100 hours. Application Deadline: Position will be posted until filled. Qualified individuals may apply by emailing resume with cover letter as a single pdf document, listing job position in subject line, to: HR.Ur...@njaudubon.org
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Atlantic City Corps in the New Jersey Division of The Salvation Army
Seeks Head Teacher
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The Atlantic City Corps in the New Jersey Division of The Salvation Army is seeking a Head Teacher to work in the After-School/Summer Day Camp Programs. The Head Teacher will help implement these programs, performing tasks as directed by the Child Care Director in the areas listed Duties and Responsibilities: - To support compliance with all state regulations related to maintenance of the corps' New Jersey Child Care Center License and with the Mission of The Salvation Army.
- To effectively help children complete homework assignments, enjoy enrichment activities, model respect towards staff and children and encourage spiritual development.
- To effectively communicate with parents and with school teachers on the progress of the children academically and socially.
- To effectively support child safety through punctuality, sign-in/sign- out procedures and behavior boundaries when on-site and on field trips.
- To attend staff meetings, professional development, and program evaluations as scheduled and to communicate with the Director regarding daily classroom management issues as they arise.
- To assist with record-keeping as instructed by the Director
- To be ready to carry out procedures in the Emergency Plan for Child Care Centers as necessary.
- To carry out any other assignments as directed by the Director or by the Corps Officers. To include but not limited to being designated as the responsible person to assume and carry out all responsibilities of the Director in their absence.
- Projected hours: After School Program: 2:00 - 6:00 Summer Day Camp: 8:30 - 4:30
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Job Posting: Meadowlands Area YMCA Seeks to fill various positions
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The Meadowlands Area YMCA is a rapidly growing and progressive Association that is looking for individuals who can positively contribute to our team. Located in Bergen County, New Jersey we are in the shadows of the Meadowlands Sports Complex (home to the NY Giants, NY Jets and the 2014 Super Bowl) and right outside of New York City. It is an exciting time in our 96 year history - our YMCA is developing an 83,000 square feet building into our first full facility YMCA.
HOW TO APPLY:
Meadowlands Area YMCA
Human Resources
P.O Box 252
Rutherford, NJ 07070
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Job Posting: Newark Public Schools, Office of Expanded Learning Seeks Senior Coordinator of 21st CCLC
NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS TALENT OFFICE 2 CEDAR STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 CHRISTOPHER D. CERF, STATE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Announcement of Vacancy: Senior Coordinator of 21st Century Community Learning Centers/ ELT- Office of Expanded Learning Time (Pending availability of funds and District Superintendent's approval) The District Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the aforementioned position. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university. Masters preferred.
- Five (5) years of professional level experience operating youth programs in a large, urban school district OR other educational setting.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and Power Point) and Google platforms.
Definition:
- The Senior Coordinator is primarily responsible for the effective operation of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers. The program services Middle School students. Applicant should have experience working with this population. This person will report to the Special Assistant of the Office of Expanded Learning Time. This position may also be responsible for other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities: - Supports the vision for how 21st Century Community Learning Centers will help the district meet its goals for student achievement in core academic areas.
- Develops and oversees implementation of program schedule of activities every cycle; including schedules, staffing, spaces, transportation, field trips and special events, designing program based on informed feedback from stakeholders.
- Facilitates obtaining and maintaining resources for assigned ELT programs and activities including but not limited to materials, facilities, maintenance, and security
- Recruits, hires, trains and supervises staff, including volunteers.
- Meets with staff, parent and community partners to ensure that formal informational strategies are implemented to facilitate communication and engagement.
- Ensures that all reporting and compliance requirements for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant are met. Maintains financial and/or personnel records, payroll, and purchasing documentation as needed.
- Works closely with program evaluators and completes required reports documenting program activities, successes, challenges and upcoming activities to central staff and implementation managers
- Ensures that requisite program data is collected (attendance information, student demographics, etc.), entered and reported in a timely fashion
- Attends required meetings and conferences.
- Supports partnerships with community based organizations to improve and maintain resources for assigned ELT programs
- Markets and promotes ELT programs within the district and community.
- Supports cross department collaboration to meet program goals.
- Responsible for periodically assessing all aspects of program quality using appropriate standards, develops program improvement plans with specific goals, and ensures program improvement goals are met.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of the following: - Knowledge of the research on effective policies, strategies, and resources promoting student achievement in college and career readiness, particularly through Expanded Learning Time.
- Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of ELT programs, objectives, standards, policies and procedures with experience in the planning, organization and administration of Expanded Learning Time programs with a solid understanding of best practices.
- Collaborative work with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to district personnel, students, families, communities, and/or advocacy groups.
- Strong goal-orientation and focus on results - thrives in achievement-oriented and fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding project management practices, including the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent problem solving abilities, including the ability to identify challenges and actively work to find solutions.
- Trustworthiness and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Outstanding critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify trends, pinpoint problems and root causes, and develop innovative solutions.
- Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and Google platforms
- A passionate belief in the mission of NPS and commitment to increasing the effectiveness of its teacher workforce in order to increase student achievement.
Reports To: Special Assistant for Expanded Learning Time Salary, Terms & Affiliation: Compensation is competitive and based on experience. The expected salary range for this position is $48,000-$60,000. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated How To Apply: Newark Public Schools only accepts electronic applications. If you are a current employee you must apply via the Employee Self Service website. If you do not have access to a computer, we welcome you to visit the Newark Public Schools employment kiosks located at 2 Cedar Street, on the 8th floor Talent Office reception area between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Help will be available. Open and Close Dates: Opening Date - May 15, 2017 Closing Date - Open until filled Equal Employment Opportunity NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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Plainfield area YMCA Seeks to fill various positions!
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The Plainfield Area YMCA, in Plainfield , NJ, is looking for energetic, creative and organized leaders to fill various positions.
For more information and application, please visit their website, navigate to an available job posting and contacting Human Resources at the Plainfield Area YMCA at: 908.756.6060 ext. 103
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NJSACC Offers a New Option for Training with Web Learning!
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NJSACC now offers on-line professional development workshops that can be done from the comfort of your own home. These trainings are designed to help afterschool professionals complete annual training requirements.
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NJSACC Offers a New Option for Training with Web Learning
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The afterschool trainings are based on materials written by national afterschool expert Roberta L. Newman. A vast selection of courses from, Exploring the Continuum of Developmental Tasks of School-Age Children from 5 to 12 to Director Level courses such as, Creating and Managing Budgets in School-Age Programs and more, will be available. - These trainings can be taken at any time, 24/7.
- A review quiz is given at the end of each training.
- A certificate is issued at the completion of each training course.
- For those of you who need CEUs, CEUs are issued with each training.
- Trainings are acceptable by the New Jersey Office of Licensing and PINJ.
- Cost is $15 per training.
- You must have a PINJ ID Number in order to be able to register for any NJSACC trainings. Visit pinjregistry.org and follow all prompts to register and confirm your registration via e-mail.
Professional Impact New Jersey is home to PINJ Registry, an an on-line database which records and recognizes a person's education, training and work experience in the field of early childhood education, afterschool, and primary education! Here are few important things to remember when registering... - Visit pinjregistry.org and follow all prompts to register and confirm your registration via e-mail.
- Please remember that for New Jersey's Afterschool Communities, your account, upon confirmation, will be considered "on hold."
- Once your account is created, it is is placed "on hold" and a PINJ registry ID number will be e-mailed you.
Once you've received your PINJ registry ID number, you can elect to do nothing further OR proceed with submitting, to PINJ, any supporting documents such as your college transcripts.
If you do NOT elect to proceed, you can still keep your PINJ registration ID number and your account will remain open for three (3) years.
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Diane Genco
Executive Director
NJSACC: The Network for New Jersey's Afterschool Communities
www.njsacc.org
diane...@njsacc.org
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