Teacher Recruitment

And Training

Who We Are

Teacher Recruiting and Training is dedicated to advancing, training, and recruiting STEM teachers within New Jersey schools.

Educator Appreciation Campaign

With everything going on, the TR&T group decided that now more than ever it is important to show educators how appreciated they are. The group launched the #NJEDHelpers Project. From November 23rd to December 23rd, sign our pledge and commit to do something kind for an educator. 

Some examples include:

Key Results

Goals

  1. To increase the number of qualified teachers teaching in a STEM-related subject matter in New Jersey.
  2. To increase the number of, and participation in, quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM professional development opportunities.
  3. To increase the number of partnership opportunities to develop a stem pipeline for students and teachers.

Key Results

  • Leverage efforts of NJDOE to adopt STEM teacher certification programs and opportunities for university students, STEM professionals looking or change careers, and military veterans to enter the teaching field.
  • Develop a public relations campaign to recruit high school students to consider a career as a teacher in a STEM-related subject.
  • Develop a toolkit of PD and coaching for P-12 teachers.
  • 4.An online directory of STEM PD, coaching, and residences to raise awareness of launched  P-16 and informal educators pathways to STEM careers and teaching opportunities.
  • Increase the number of partnerships with school districts/ecosystems/businesses/universities/organizations to provide STEM PD and STEM experiences for our ecosystems and STEM leaders in the field.
  • Increase awareness of STEM opportunities at NJDOE and NJSPN along with US opportunities, grants, funding, and professional development opportunities within the ecosystems, universities, organizations, and business internships.

Spotlight Training for the Month

Stay Tuned

Professional Organizations

Get involved with STEM

Instructional Resources

Grade Level Content

Upcoming Training Events

Check out our NJ STEM Month Webinars on our Calendar of Events

Teacher Recruitment and Training Virtual Meeting, TBD

Contact us if you have any questions or click Join at the top right.

Upcoming NJSPN Events

Click here to view the upcoming NJSPN events

To submit an event to be posted on the NJSPN Events Calendar, please click here.

NJ STEM Month



 

Check out the great STEM Month Events across the State and be sure to Tweet with #NJSTEMMonth!

 

Our Services

Contact us for more information for training and recruitment needs.
Patricia Smeyers 
Priority Group Chair

New Jersey STEM Pathways Network

Teacher Recruitment and Training

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