Teacher Assistant/Tutor

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Teacher Assistant/Tutor for the NJ GEAR UP/College Bound program. This role involves assisting students with their academic skills in a supportive environment. The position is part-time, operates year-round, and requires candidates to have completed at least 24 college credits while maintaining good academic standing.

Qualifications

• Applicants should maintain good academic standing or be a college graduate.
• Related work and/or volunteer experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in integrating math, reading and writing skills.
• Maintain accurate academic records and program statistics.
• Help develop students' communicative, study and time management skills.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

Completed equivalent course load of sophomore in college (24 Credits)

Job description

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Position Summary:

The position of Teacher Assistant/Tutor means an overall commitment to the policies and procedures of the New Jersey GEAR UP/College Bound program. Employment and/or continued employment is subject to successfully passing State Mandated Criminal Background Check. Teacher Assistants/Tutors are important members of the academic team that advises students of the program. They work collectively with program instructors to provide relevant assistance in academic classes per the grade level of the students that will ensure a progressively collegiate focus to their class schedules. The program operates year-round during the Academic Year (fall and spring) and Summer Sessions (July-Mid August). Fall and Spring Sessions are Monday thru Thursday (Occasional Fridays) from 8:00 am until 2:00pm and/or 3:00pm until 5:00pm. Saturday Sessions are 20 sessions during the Academic Year from 8:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Note: Academic Year weekday school hours are adjusted as needed per school. Summer Session is currently up to six (6) weeks, Monday thru Thursday, from 8:30am until 3:00 pm with occasional Saturday events. The Summer Session is six (6) weeks, Monday through Thursday, from 8:30am until 3:00pm. Hours may be adjusted as needed.

Title:

Teacher Assistant/Tutor

Department:

NJ GEARUP / College Bound / UBELLs

Reports To:

Director NJ Gear UP/College Bound

Position Type:

Staff

Position Summary:

The position of Teacher Assistant/Tutor means an overall commitment to the policies and procedures of the New Jersey GEAR UP/College Bound program. Employment and/or continued employment is subject to successfully passing State Mandated Criminal Background Check. Teacher Assistants/Tutors are important members of the academic team that advises students of the program. They work collectively with program instructors to provide relevant assistance in academic classes per the grade level of the students that will ensure a progressively collegiate focus to their class schedules. The program operates year-round during the Academic Year (fall and spring) and Summer Sessions (July-Mid August). Fall and Spring Sessions are Monday thru Thursday (Occasional Fridays) from 8:00 am until 2:00pm and/or 3:00pm until 5:00pm. Saturday Sessions are 20 sessions during the Academic Year from 8:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Note: Academic Year weekday school hours are adjusted as needed per school. Summer Session is currently up to six (6) weeks, Monday thru Thursday, from 8:30am until 3:00 pm with occasional Saturday events. The Summer Session is six (6) weeks, Monday through Thursday, from 8:30am until 3:00pm. Hours may be adjusted as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Helps to assist students in integrating math, reading and writing skills.
• Maintains accurate academic records, program statistics on use of student resources and files.
• Assists in developing students' communicative, study and time management skills and assists in the development of test taking strategies.
• Helps students to build confidence in subject areas and helps develop student problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Helps students develop math, science, reading and language skills in preparation for the state mandated tests, such as, PARCC, PSAT, SAT/ACT or equivalent.
• Attends all staff development and training sessions.
• Assists in creating a learning environment that will facilitate the desire to learn and help students to gain self-motivation for self-improvement.
• Assists in the administration and evaluation of standardized diagnostic and placement tests.
• Administers an emergency lesson plan in the absence of an instructor.
  
  

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Applicants should have completed the equivalent course load of a sophomore in college (24 Credits) and be a student in good academic standing or a college graduate.
• At the university’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted, where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, and equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related work and/or volunteer experience is preferred but not required.
  
  

Salary Information:

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the hourly rate/range for this position is $16.00-$22.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Part-Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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