Non-Credit Math Instructor, GEAR UP for Success

Brookdale Community College; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

Brookdale Community College in Neptune Township is seeking a qualified educator to teach grade-level academic classes aimed at preparing students for high school and college success. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and have at least 2 years of related experience.

This role involves assisting students in integrating essential skills, facilitating learning strategies, and creating a motivating educational environment. Strong communication and computer skills are essential, as well as the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience required.
• Experience working with diverse students.
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach academic classes for high school and college preparation.
• Assist students with reading and writing skills.
• Develop and maintain academic records.

Skills

Effective communication

Intermediate computer literacy

Information research skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Fluency in a second language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management System

ERP (Colleague)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned grade‑level academic classes to prepare students for success in high school and college.
• Help students integrate reading and writing skills.
• Facilitate students’ communicative study and time‑management skills and assist in the development of test‑taking strategies.
• Build confidence in subject areas and help develop problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Create a learning environment that fosters a desire to learn and helps students gain self‑motivation for self‑improvement.
• Develop academic skills in preparation for the state‑mandated tests (NJSLA, PSAT, SAT/ACT).
• Participate in planning and delivery of team‑teaching and thematic lesson plans with other instructors in the same subject area and/or grade level.
• Submit typed lesson plans on time and in accordance with NJCB requirements.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Consortium/GEAR UP Curriculum based on the New Jersey Common Core Standards for the program.
• Maintain accurate academic records and files.
• Assist in administration, design, and evaluation of standardized diagnostic and placement tests as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics required; or in limited circumstances, the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 2 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with students of varying ages, cultures, and knowledge base.
• Effective communication of ideas, principles, and concepts in individual or small group settings.
• Intermediate computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and specialized software such as the College’s Learning Management System and ERP (Colleague).
• Information research skills.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and faculty.
• Facilitation skills for discussion and learning in individual, small group, and lab/instructional settings.
• Fluency in a second language may be required.
• Discipline‑specific skills test may be required.
• Ability to travel to other sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications & Special Considerations

• Ability to travel locally to the Lincroft and Neptune Higher Education Centers.
• Daytime and weekend availability is needed.

Compensation

$35/hr