Math Instructor

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner.

About the role

This full-time position is located in Brooklyn, New York 11205 and pays $33.65 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance math curriculum materials, lesson plans, and activities aligned with state educational standards and participant learning needs.
• Deliver engaging and interactive math instruction using diverse teaching methodologies to support various learning styles and abilities.
• Reinforce mathematical concepts ranging from basic arithmetic to advanced algebra, geometry, and related topics.
• Create and administer assessments, quizzes, and exams to evaluate participant understanding and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Provide individualized support by identifying participant strengths and areas for improvement and offering targeted instruction.
• Maintain a structured and positive classroom environment that encourages respect, participation, and collaboration.
• Integrate technology and educational tools into instruction to enhance learning and build digital competencies.
• Track and maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and participant progress; communicate updates to program leadership and support staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• New York State Math Teaching Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Prior teaching, tutoring, or instructional experience in mathematics preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations or workforce development programs is a plus.
• High School diploma required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently; must be self-motivated.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm; however evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Pet insurance.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.
• Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
• Sick leave varies.