Middle School Financial Literacy Teacher - Part-Time (2026-2027)

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 Financial Literacy Teacher to work with middle school students one day per week as part of our Career Pathways Program. This educator will help students develop practical financial skills while building confidence, critical thinking, and a vision for their future.
The ideal candidate believes all students deserve access to financial knowledge and economic opportunity and is passionate about making learning culturally relevant, interactive, and empowering.
 
Essential Functions
 
Facilitate engaging 60 minute financial literacy lessons for middle school students
Teach foundational concepts such as:
Budgeting and saving
Banking and credit basics
Entrepreneurship and investing
Smart spending and goal setting
Career pathways and economic mobility
Create a classroom culture grounded in respect, empathy, and student voice
Use hands-on activities, discussions, and project-based learning to make concepts accessible and meaningful
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
 
Qualifications:
Experience working with middle school-aged students preferred
Background in education, business, finance, economics, youth development, or related field preferred
Strong communication and classroom management skills
Ability to connect financial literacy 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.