Math Instructor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for instruction, student engagement, and the overall learning environment.
• Deliver high-quality, student-centered developmental mathematics instruction that builds foundational skills and prepares students for success in future math courses.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive classroom community that values diverse learning styles, backgrounds, and life experiences.
• Build strong relationships with students that promote confidence, persistence, and a positive math identity.
• Proactively monitor student progress and engagement, reaching out to students who are absent, struggling, or disengaged to provide encouragement and support.
• Provide in-class, individualized support and differentiated instruction to address a wide range of skill levels and learning needs.
• Collaborate with program staff and embedded tutors to enhance instruction, while maintaining ownership of course delivery and classroom facilitation.
• Work closely with the embedded tutors to ensure coordinated, effective academic support for all students.
• Adapt and supplement instructional materials as needed to reinforce concepts and improve student understanding of developmental math content.
• Create an interactive learning environment that emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and active participation.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of attendance, student progress, and assessments, including final evaluations.
• Use student data and classroom observations to inform instruction and continuously improve student outcomes.
• Encourage the development of effective study habits, time management, and independent learning strategies.
• Connect students with campus resources and support services to promote academic and personal success.
• Collaborate with the director, core facilitator, and other instructors, and participate in meetings and program initiatives.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of curriculum and instructional practices.
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development, particularly in developmental math and adult education.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to teach or facilitate learning in mathematics, particularly at the developmental or foundational level
• Strong ability to explain mathematical concepts in clear, accessible ways to students with varying levels of preparedness
• Commitment to student-centered instruction that supports confidence, persistence, and success in mathematics
• Ability to build supportive relationships with students and foster an inclusive classroom environment
• Willingness to proactively engage with students, including outreach to those who are absent, struggling, or disengaged
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including varying academic backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, and student progress
• Ability to collaborate with tutors and staff while maintaining responsibility for course instruction and classroom facilitation
• Basic proficiency with instructional technologies and willingness to learn platforms such as Blackboard, Zoom, or similar tools

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or a related field
• Prior teaching experience in developmental mathematics, adult education, or community college settings
• Experience serving as the primary instructor or lead facilitator for a course
• Demonstrated ability to support underprepared or nontraditional students in building math skills and confidence
• Experience integrating active learning, collaborative problem-solving, and student engagement strategies into instruction
• Strong track record of building rapport with students and fostering a positive math identity and growth mindset
• Experience working with embedded tutors or coordinating instructional support within the classroom