Middlesex College·Perth Amboy, New Jersey
The HSE Instructor provides academic instruction, tutoring, and work readiness training to at-risk youth. Additionally, the role involves managing student caseloads, conducting onboarding processes, and maintaining accurate student databases.
$25.00 per hour
Opening date: 8/18/2026
9/8/2026 11:59 p.m.
Unit: Grants & Special Projects
Department: Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning
Reports to: Assistant Director, County Youth Career Initiatives
1. Provides basic skill development and work readiness instruction, study skills, and tutoring to at-risk youth.
2. Handles case management, including post-Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) testing, scheduling GED Ready and GED Exams; updating goals, progress notes and student databases; maintaining timesheets; and managing students’ caseloads.
3. Conducts the onboarding process for new students, including processing acceptance letters, orientation paperwork, and distribution of books and Chromebooks.
4. Provides career counseling to youth.
5. Prepares necessary materials for instruction.
6. Prepares students to be work-ready through workshops.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Experience in career counseling and work readiness
Schedule: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week
00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Occasional evening hours
Duration: Until 8/31/2027, with the potential to extend beyond this date contingent on funding
Location: New Brunswick and Perth Amboy Campuses
This is a specially funded position, dependent for its existence upon federal, State, or other non-College operating funds, and is not funded pursuant to the regular College budget.
Continued employment is always contingent upon satisfactory performance and College needs.
Grant funded positions are also contingent upon continued funding.
This appointment is for the specified period only.
Employment beyond the expiration date of the grant is subject to appropriate provisions of existing collectively bargained agreements in effect at the time for employees covered by those agreements.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess teaching experience with youth populations in core academic subjects. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are also required for this position.
Market context
Classroom teacher roles in New Jersey are typically in steady demand, especially in core subjects like English. Competition can be strong because districts often look for candidates with the correct New Jersey certification, a bachelor’s degree, and classroom readiness; the posted benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show your certification status and relevant English instruction experience.