BRICK Networks·Newark, New Jersey
Facilitate weekly career exploration lessons for middle school students to help them identify interests and develop professional skills. Support students in creating career portfolios and Individual Career & Academic Plans (ICAPs).
OUR MISSION BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career.
By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy OUR VISION BRICK envisions a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity.
To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.bricknetworks.org BRICK currently has schools in two regions: Newark, New Jersey, and Buffalo, New York.
BRICK Gateway Academy Charter School is our Newark location.
As a full K-12 continuum, we start our college-focused academic programming in kindergarten and yield better results for Newark students for generations to come.
We are more than a school; we are a full ecosystem of supports from cradle to career.
We provide our families with free wraparound services like prenatal care, career services, and housing support.
Our high school alumni receive up to six years of post-graduate assistance.
BRICK Gateway Academy attracts a diverse staff devoted to nurturing our students’ intellect and identities in order to prepare them to graduate from college and to chart their own course.
To learn more about our Newark location, BRICK Gateway Academy, please visit https://www.gatewayacademy.org Position Overview BRICK is seeking an engaging and mission-driven Part-Time Career Pathways Exploration Teacher to work with middle school students one day per week as part of our Career Pathways Program.
This educator will help students explore careers, develop professional skills, and begin connecting their interests, identities, and strengths to future opportunities.
The ideal candidate believes all students deserve access to meaningful career exploration and economic opportunity and is passionate about creating culturally relevant, interactive, and empowering learning experiences.
Essential Functions Facilitate engaging 60 minute career exploration lessons for middle school students Introduce students to career pathways, industries, and postsecondary opportunities Teach foundational professional and durable skills such as: Communication Collaboration Problem-solving Goal setting Professionalism Digital literacy Support students in exploring their interests, identities, strengths, and future goals Use hands-on activities, discussions, guest speakers, and project-based learning to make career exploration engaging and meaningful Support students in beginning career portfolios and Individual Career & Academic Plans (ICAPs) Create a classroom culture grounded in respect, empathy, curiosity, and student voice Build positive relationships with students and families Support BRICK’s commitment to holistic student development and culturally responsive teaching Collaborate with school staff and program leaders as needed Prepare lesson materials and track student participation
Experience working with middle school-aged students preferred Background in education, college and career readiness, workforce development, youth development, or related field preferred Strong communication and classroom management skills Ability to connect career exploration and workforce readiness concepts to students’ lived experiences and future goals Commitment to educational equity, cultural responsiveness, and community-centered learning Dependable, organized, and enthusiastic Substitute teacher certification eligible required Teaching certification is a plus but not required Salary, Goals and Employment Period Wednesdays only from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM from August 26 to June 16, 2027 Approximately 5 hours per week Summer Professional Development in mid-August for 10-12 hours Competitive hourly rates based on experience BRICK Networks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK Networks promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. \n
\n $45 - $45 an hour \n
Requires eligibility for substitute teacher certification and a background in education, workforce development, or youth development. Preference is given to candidates with experience working with middle school students and those holding a teaching certification.
Market context
In New Jersey, middle school career pathways and exploration roles are often competitive because schools look for candidates who can connect academic content to real-world careers while managing younger learners. This part-time position is especially appealing to applicants with substitute certification eligibility, middle school experience, or a teaching credential. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Before applying, confirm your certification status and prepare examples of youth engagement or workforce-related instruction.
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