Teaching Assistant for 2025 Pre-College Summer Program Temporary

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 ongoing 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 an 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:

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information of three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and reference checks.