Staff Needed for After School Program

Project Launch Newton, the afterschool enrichment program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency in the Newton school district, is still in need of certified paraprofessionals to work with special needs students, as well as certified teachers to offer academic support, physical and STEM activities, and character development projects for students. Applicants should also be proficient in math, science, technology, physical fitness, performing arts, and/or fine arts. A New Jersey teaching certification is required for some positions; a Bachelor’s degree is required for other positions.

Hundreds of students are served by the Project Launch Newton program each day. Children receive homework help and a healthy snack, and then participate in a variety of activities centered on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) themes. Physical activities and other topics are incorporated into the curriculum. Project Launch Newton will run through the end of the school year. An abbreviated version of the program will also be offered during the summer. The program is free to students enrolled in grades 4 – 8 in the Newton school district.

Interested job applicants are encouraged to contact Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500. Information about the open positions are available on the agency’s website, www.projectselfsufficiency.org.

Project Launch Newton is funded with federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title IV, Part B, 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant funds through a grant agreement with the New Jersey Department of Education. For information about the after school enrichment program, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500, or visit the program’s website, www.projectlaunchnewton.org.