Math Tutor — In-Class & One-on-One Support

Essex County College; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County College in Newark, NJ seeks a Math Tutor to support MTH 0905/100, assisting students in-class and outside of class to improve overall performance. Works under supervision of the Chairperson of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences.

The role offers an hourly rate of $18.00 and requires ECC students or recent graduates in STEM with strong math skills, plus a year of tutoring or teaching assistant experience; strong communication and intercultural abilities are

Qualifications

• ECC student/recent graduate in a STEM major with strong mathematics skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment at all times.
• Demonstrated konowledge of computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend all class sessions held in the lab in order to support students while they are completing individual class work and/or small group work assigned by the professor.
• Be available in class to provide one-on-one assistance to any student who needs supplemental help during the professor’s lecture.
• Be available outside-of-class for an additional scheduled number of hours each week to tutor students either in a one-on-one or small group format.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Strong mathematics skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work in a multi-cultural环境

Demonstrated ability to exercise good

Education

ECC student/recent graduate in a STEM major

Job description

Essex County College Human Resources Department

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Under the supervision of the Chairperson of Mathematics,

Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences or designee, the Math Tutor will assist the MTH 0905/100 professor by providing both in-class and outside-of-class support to students in order to improve overall class academic performance.

Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Compensation: This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $18.00 per hour.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence.

Supervisory Role

Oral and written instructions are received from the Chairperson of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences or designee.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend all class sessions held in the lab in order to support students while they are completing individual class work and/or small group work assigned by the professor.
• Be available in class to provide one-on-one assistance to any student who needs supplemental help during the professor’s lecture.
• Be available outside-of-class for an additional scheduled number of hours each week to tutor students either in a one-on-one or small group format.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
● Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
● Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of
time.
● Move between buildings.
● Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
● Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
along with the ability to focus vision.
● Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and
vocabulary.
● Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle
objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,
keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
● Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

• ECC student/recent graduate in a STEM major with strong mathematics skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment at all times.
• Demonstrated konowledge of computer skills.4.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Major in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related area.

One or more years experience as a tutor or teaching assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Major in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related area.

One or more years experience as a tutor or teaching assistant.

Education Requirements

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Posting Information

Open Date

Open Date 09/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Close Date

Close Date 12/31/2026

Special Instructions Summary

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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