Newark, New Jersey’s largest city, has long been a Teach For America placement site. While it still faces significant economic and educational challenges, the city is experiencing significant resurgence. The city benefits from being home to the acclaimed New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the celebrated Newark Museum.
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| Site Since: 1993 |
| Corps Size: 70 |
| Average yearly temperature: 54.8° |
| Car: Necessity of car access dependent on location of residence |
Salary: See cost of living  |
With nearly 280,000 residents, Newark is in the center of northern New Jersey. One of the country's best-kept secrets, New Jersey offers an eclectic blend of social and cultural opportunities that underscore its urban and rural character. With easy access to New York City (15-20 minutes by train), Newark offers an appealing option for those attracted to both big-city life and the advantages of less densely populated areas. Food-lovers of Newark enjoy numerous ethnic restaurants. Sports enthusiasts here can watch the NFL's New York Giants and Jets, the NBA's Nets, and the NHL's Devils at the nearby Meadowlands Sports Complex. Music aficionados find that concert options are as varied as they are numerous. Beyond Newark’s city limits, almost two-thirds of New Jersey is comprised of farms and woodland areas. About half of the state is on a coastal plain along the Atlantic Ocean, offering outdoor explorers ample opportunities to hike, bike, boat, and just "get away." In particular, the Appalachian range in the northwest corner of the state is a haven for skiing and hiking, and the Jersey Shore remains one of the most popular beach areas on the East Coast.
Northern New Jersey offers all of the excitement and convenience of urban living, yet remains relatively affordable. The areas in which corps members live generally have excellent access to major shopping centers, numerous international restaurants, and professional sports venues. Most corps members choose to live in Newark, Jersey City, Montclair, Bloomfield, or Hoboken. These areas resemble many neighborhoods in New York City in their youthfulness and variety, but at far lower costs.
The relatively small size of the Newark corps creates a strong sense of commitment and community among its members. Teach For America • Newark staff and corps members have an intensive university partnership with Seton Hall University and with Team Academies, a KIPP network in Newark, which provides professional development for corps members based upon their excellent school model. Corps members receive ongoing support from program directors and also participate in monthly content-specific learning teams to address their specific to their needs. Many corps members teach in the same school as other corps members or alumni, allowing them to share best practices and support each other on school-specific issues. Corps members can participate in social and community events throughout their two years in the corps by participating in the events organized by Teach For America • Newark’s Brick committee (comprised of current corps members and alumni) who organize such events like Make a Difference Day, MLK Day of Service, Youth Service Day and other social gatherings. Many corps members live together, share lesson plans, meet for dinner or coffee, and take day or weekend trips to the many exciting places New Jersey has to offer.
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