Mathematics Instructor

Are you a current NJIT employee? Apply here through the Internal Jobs Hub. Title: Mathematics Instructor Reports To: Dir NJ Gear UP/College Bound Position Summary: The Program Instructor (Hourly) - Mathematics for Middle and/or High School demonstrates an overall commitment to the policies and procedures of the New Jersey GEAR UP/College Bound program. This position supports students through academic instruction during year-round programming, including the Academic Year (fall and spring) and Summer Sessions (July through mid-August). This requisition represents four to six instructor positions, depending on program needs and available hours. During the Academic Year, classes are held Monday through Thursday (with occasional Fridays) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and/or 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 20 Saturday sessions from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. School-day schedules may be adjusted based on participating schools. Summer Sessions are currently held for up to six weeks, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with occasional Saturday events. Essential Functions: Provide grade-level mathematics instruction that prepares students for success in high school and college. Integrate reading and writing skills into mathematics instruction. Assist students in developing communication, study, time management, and test-taking skills. Help students build confidence in mathematics while strengthening problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Prepare students for state-mandated assessments, including PARCC, PSAT, SAT, and ACT (or their successor assessments), through the development of mathematical skills. Attend all required staff development and training sessions. Submit typed lesson plans in a timely manner. Assist in developing and implementing the New Jersey GEAR UP/College Bound curriculum aligned with the New Jersey Common Core Standards. Create a positive learning environment that encourages student engagement, self-motivation, and academic achievement. Maintain accurate academic records and student files. Assist with the administration, design, and evaluation of standardized diagnostic and placement assessments. Perform other duties as assigned. Prerequisite Qualifications: Certification in the core subject area of Mathematics. Experience working with minority and disadvantaged students is preferred. At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be waived where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience that specifically prepares the candidate for success in the position. Compensation: $40/hour Essential Functions: Pre-Requisite Qualifications: Compensation: At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Range: Hourly Employees 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 Time Type: Part time Pay Rate: Hourly Additional Information: As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act please click here. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, 5th Floor, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call . If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at . Information regarding NJIT campus security, personal safety, and fire safety including topics such as, disciplinary procedures, crime prevention, NJIT Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and crime statistics for the most recent three year period is available on the NJIT Department of Public Safety here . NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire.