What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant - 2025 Pre-College Summer Program position at The College of New Jersey?
To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.
The Career and Community Studies Program/School of Education is seeking candidates for Teaching Assistant positions for the Pre-College Summer Program for Summer 2025.
We are currently seeking staff for a summer residential program for New Jersey high school students ages 16-21 with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This program is designed to offer eligible and accepted New Jersey students an opportunity to participate in a 10 day/9 night on-campus 2025 summer session. Program participants will be provided with an authentic opportunity to explore college life through a rigorous schedule of on-going transition planning based on person-centered thinking; academic classes focusing on literacy, numeracy & critical thinking; supported/facilitated social-emotional development; career/vocational exploration/discovery with an emphasis on pre-employment transition services; and guidance through skills of self-direction and self-determination. Staff will work two sessions of the program: 7/8/25-7/17/25 and 7/21/25-7/30/25.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist the academic instructor in implementing adapted curriculum for students.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students during lessons and activities.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Help with the assessment and documentation of students' progress.
- Support students in developing social skills and peer interactions.
- Collaborate with the instructor and other staff to create a cohesive learning experience.
- Assist in planning and organizing accessible activities that reinforce academic and life skills.
Required Qualifications:
- Must have experience mentoring and working with youths with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Must have experience in mentoring youths in transition planning.
Employer Qualifications:
- Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and reference checks
About TCNJ
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
Contact Information
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
