NON-CREDIT ADJUNCT TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR

Essex County College; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County College is seeking a qualified individual to provide instruction and student advisement for day, evening and weekend courses offered at the various campus sites.

Supervisory role involves overseeing Community, Continuing Education, and the Workforce Development Director of On-Campus Continuing Education Adjuncts to teach Algebra, Geometry, STEM and ELA for middle school students (6, 7 and 8 grades).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or related area.
• Teaching Certification in ELA, Reading, Mathematics and/or Science; Mathematics Certification 1900; English Certification 1106.
• Teaching experience in a K-12 classroom setting.
• Experience designing/creating lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to teach during the after-school program hours.
• Explain subject matter such as complex mathematical concepts in a simple way.
• Research STEM content and instructional methods for diverse learners.
• Use technology to supplement instruction and engage students.
• Assist with preparing culminating activities for the program.
• Establish rules and expectations to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Communicate with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student success.
• Attend meetings and workshops as required.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to students and parents.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or related area

Teaching Certification in ELA, Reading, Mathematics and/or Science

Mathematics Certification 1900

English Certification 1106

Job description

Essex County College Human Resources Department

Below you will find details of this position. Essex County College is seeking a qualified individual interested in providing instruction and student advisement for our day, evening and weekend courses offered at the various campus sites.

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 throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation: This position offers a competitive starting rate ranging from $15.92 – $20 per hour

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

Supervisory Role

Community, Continuing Education, and the Workforce Development Director of On-Campus Continuing Education Adjuncts to teach various subjects – Algebra, Geometry, STEM and ELA for Middle School students (6, 7 and 8 grades)

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Commitment to teach during the after-school program hours.
2. Ability to explain subject matter such as complex mathematical concepts and theories in a simple and clear way. Helps students develop language skills in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
3. Research current trends in STEM content and instructional methods appropriate to teaching STEM to different learning styles.
4. Use technology to supplement instruction and engage students.
5. Assist with preparing culminating activities to be presented at the end of the program.
6. Establish clear rules and expectations to keep the classroom running smoothly and without distractions to maintain a positive learning environment.
7. Communicate and work with other teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians to support student success.
8. Attend meetings and workshops as required.
9. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis, give students and parents feedback on their performance and prepare progress and ancillary reports 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

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education or related area
2. Teaching Certification in ELA , Reading, Mathematics and/or Science; Mathematics Certification 1900; English Certification 1106
3. Teaching experience in a K-12 classroom setting.
4. Experience designing/creating lesson plans.

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Education Requirements

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

Posting Information

Open Date

Open Date 07/13/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Close Date

Close Date 06/30/2027

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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