What are the responsibilities and job description for the College 101 Professor, College Scholars Program position at SEEDS - Access Changes Everything?
SEEDS : Access Changes Everything (formerly New Jersey SEEDS) is a privately funded, statewide,
nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to academically talented,
financially limited students. SEEDS works with competitive, primarily independent, secondary
schools to provide opportunities for highly motivated, academically qualified, and economically
disadvantaged students.
The College Scholars Program was announced in April 2015 as an immersion experience
designed to reach three times as many students in a wider geographic area than SEEDS’ existing
high school academic initiative. College Scholars participate in academic classes each Saturday
during the spring of students’ eleventh-grade year, and throughout the twelfth-grade. In addition,
students take part in a three-week residential session during the summer before their senior year
in high school. Throughout the 17-month program, College Scholars receive intensive academic,
college application, and social supports so that they can be accepted to and succeed in highly
competitive colleges and universities.
POSITIONS
We are currently seeking instructors for the College 101 course designed by SEEDS. In this
course, professors focus on writing, college admissions, and life skills. A curriculum that with
required readings, assessments, and assignments will be provided, but the teacher will have
considerable liberty to teach in her / his own way. Must have college counseling or admissions
knowledge / background. Teaching experience with high school and / or college-aged students a
plus; teaching certification is not required.
PRIMARY TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by SEEDS
- Teach a minimum of about 15 students Saturdays throughout Spring
- Review, correct, and comment on written assignments, exams, and projects
- Develop strong relationships with students
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings with Programs
- Maintain ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet needs of students
- For remote instruction this fall, faculty must :
- Have comfort in learning and using digital tools (i.e. required platforms - Zoom and Google Classroom)
- Excel in a remote learning environment
- Be able to connect and build rapport with students virtually
- Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Have reliable and secure technology / equipment
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS :
STIPEND :
175 per Saturday / paid monthly
IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
TO APPLY
Email resume and cover letter with the subject line “College 101 Professor, College Scholars Program”
to : jobs@seedsaccess.org
