PYU Educational Specialist

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ October 31st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a PYU Educational Specialist. The role involves supporting lesson plan development, managing classrooms, engaging parents, administering reading assessments, collecting surveys, and submitting data related to the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program to ensure the credibility of the national assessment initiative.

Highlights

Support lesson plan development and classroom management for New Ark Freedom School serving 3rd–8th graders.
Administer individual reading assessments at the start and end of the program.
Collect and submit surveys and assessment data to the Children’s Defense Fund.
Maintain communication with Site Coordinators and Project Directors at the program site.
Lead parent engagement activities and evaluate students' progress.
Require a Bachelor's Degree in teaching or related field; strong written and verbal skills.
Must demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based teaching strategies and educational legal procedures.
Position is part-time with a listed salary of $2,420.
Project funded under Title IV, Part B of ESSA and 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant through NJ Department of Education.
Ability to lift 10 lbs; ensure students' safety and positive behavior using youth development strategies.