Job Description

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 Young Scholars Program (YSP) provides educational opportunities to rising fifth and sixth graders through 14 months of academic preparation and leadership development before placement in independent day and junior boarding schools. Young Scholars begin their work with SEEDS during a five-week summer session (Step 1) before continuing classes each Saturday throughout the school year (Step 2). Young Scholars complete their SEEDS experience with a second five-week summer session (Step 3) before graduating and joining the independent school community.

POSITIONS

We are currently seeking teachers for the following subjects:

• Math
• English
• History

Applicants must have experience teaching middle school and/or high school students in an independent or public-school setting. Teaching certification is not required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by SEEDS
• Participate in ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the changing needs of students

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Mastery of subject area
• Clear and consistent written and oral skills
• Teaching experience in a rigorous academic environment, including work with highly motivated students
• Demonstrated talent in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and educational backgrounds

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Review and comment on written assignments, exams, and projects with the goal of supporting student development
• Participate in faculty meetings as outlined by the Dean of Studies
• Prepare detailed comments about each student through both informal and formal progress reports to be used in the evaluation process
• Additional duties as needed

STIPEND: $3,000 (subject to all applicable tax-withholding and other required deductions)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary, Contract

TIME FRAME: June 30, 2025 to August 1, 2025

LOCATION: Far Brook School, Short Hills, NJ

Those interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume with the subject line as "Academic Teacher – Young Scholars Program – Summer 2025" to the following email address:

jobs@seedsaccess.org

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