Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
MATH TUTOR - METCS
Reports To Chairperson
Functions and Responsibilities
Job Summary 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.
Minimum Education Requirements
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 Details
Posting Information
Open Date 09/01/2026
Open Until Filled No
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.