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 College Scholars Program was announced in April 2015 as an immersion experience 

designed to reach three times as many students in a wider geographic area than SEEDS’ existing 

high school academic initiative. College Scholars participate in academic classes each Saturday 

during the spring of students’ eleventh-grade year, and throughout the twelfth-grade. In addition, 

students take part in a three-week residential session during the summer before their senior year 

in high school. Throughout the 17-month program, College Scholars receive intensive academic, 

college application, and social supports so that they can be accepted to and succeed in highly 

competitive colleges and universities.

POSITIONS 

We are currently seeking instructors for the College 101 course designed by SEEDS. In this 

course, professors focus on writing, college admissions, and life skills. A curriculum that with 

required readings, assessments, and assignments will be provided, but the teacher will have

considerable liberty to teach in her/his own way. Must have college counseling or admissions

knowledge/background. Teaching experience with high school and/or college-aged students a 

plus; teaching certification is not required.

PRIMARY TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Teach subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by SEEDS
• Teach a minimum of about 15 students Saturdays throughout Spring
• Review, correct, and comment on written assignments, exams, and projects
• Develop strong relationships with students
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings with Programs
• Maintain ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet needs of students
• For remote instruction this fall, faculty must:
• Have comfort in learning and using digital tools (i.e. required platforms - Zoom and Google Classroom)
• Excel in a remote learning environment
• Be able to connect and build rapport with students virtually
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Have reliable and secure technology/equipment

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS 

• Expert level mastery in the college application and placement fields
• Awareness of current trends and topics in college admissions
• Genuine enthusiasm assisting students in college access
• Expert level written and oral skills
• Teaching experience in a rigorous academic environment, including work with highly capable students
• Demonstrated talent in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of 
• mastery

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: 

• Review, correct and comment upon written assignments, exams and projects 
• Attend faculty meetings as scheduled by Programs
• Additional duties as needed

STIPEND: 

$175 per Saturday/ paid monthly

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• LOCATION: The College of New Jersey (Ewing, NJ) - 2000 Pennington Road Ewing, NJ 08618
• EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Contract/Temporary
• TIME FRAME: Saturdays, February 2025 – June 2025

TO APPLY

Email resume and cover letter with the subject line “College 101 Professor, College Scholars Program”

to: jobs@seedsaccess.org

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