Position Title TEACHING ASSISTANT - METCS Reports To Chairperson

Functions And Responsibilities

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Chairperson of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies & Computer Sciences or designee, the Teaching Assistant will assist the MTH 095 professor by providing both in-class and outside-of-class support to students in order to improve overall class academic performance.

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 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 in a STEM major with strong mathematics skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment at all times.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
  
  

Minimum Education Requirements Associate's Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)

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 Bachelor's Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)

Posting Details

Posting Information

Open Date 09/11/2024 Open Until Filled No Close Date 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.