Tomato Patch Sr. Instructor (PT Seasonal)

Salary: $19.50 - $26.32 Hourly
Location : West Windsor and Trenton, NJ
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202600015
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Arts & Communication
Opening Date: 03/12/2026


JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES
If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the "Community" feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton. As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.


Essential Duties:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

• Decide on class projects
• Work with students to teach them scripts, songs, dances, complete art or video projects.
• Direct students to behave while keeping their attention on desired task.
• Maintain classroom decorum.
• Ensure each student is safe.
• Assist in classroom cleanup.
• Make sure that students are transported safely from one class to another, to the cafeteria at lunchtime and to and from the theatre at the beginning and end of the day.
• Assist with tech, dress rehearsals and performances.
• Monitor students during lunchtime, pickup and drop-off.
• Ability to work with children.
• Specific artistic talents as needed by position
• Cooperation and flexibility are essential.
• Ability to keep the students attention, and provide a fun, safe environment for them.
• Patience with students and parents.

Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities span both campuses for all MCCC positions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Previous Tomato Patch student and/or counselor

and/or

• MCCC Graduate Certificates or awards in chosen artistic field, professional work in artistic field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Associates degree from an accredited school

CORE COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability : Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.


Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.


Customer Focus : Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.


Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Mercer County Community College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
Part Time Employee Benefits

• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP) - enrollment requirement with minimum annual base salary of $5,000 or more
• Life Insurance - 1.5 times the annual base salary with DCRP participation
• Long Term Disability Coverage after 1 year of DCRP participation
• Sick Time - accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Health and Prescription Plan - (employee paid)