Math Instructor/Tutor

About the role

At Mathnasium of Laurel, we’re passionate about both our students and our employees! We set ourselves apart by providing Math Instructor / Tutors with:

• A rewarding opportunity to transform the lives of 1st–12th grade students
• Consistent, but flexible part-time hours after school and on weekends
• A fun, supportive, and encouraging work culture
• Opportunities for advancement
• Continuous training on effective teaching methodologies
• All necessary curriculum and instructional tools

Responsibilities

• Use the Mathnasium Method and teaching constructs
• Maintain good availability to work at Mathnasium; provide accurate and timely information regarding your availability
• Continuously strive to become a great instructor
• Demonstrate retention of information learned during training and staff meetings
• Be available to attend staff meetings approximately once every 4–6 weeks
• Teach students in a way that makes sense to them, not necessarily to you
• Be encouraging and use praise and constructive feedback appropriately
• Provide necessary support to support administrative aspects of the center and help maintain center cleanliness and order, including daily cleaning at end of day and when asked

Requirements

• Passion for math and working with students – You must be able to demonstrate your ability to do math at least through Algebra I. Those with demonstrable ability to do higher-level math (Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus) are preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills – You must be engaging and interact well with students. You should be able to inspire students to do well, create a fun learning environment, and demonstrate enthusiasm in teaching math
• Eagerness to learn and be trained – You will need to complete 15–20 hours of training within one month of hire
• Ability to balance various ongoing tasks – You will be required to multitask: work with multiple students on different topics at the same time, frequently moving from one student to another; keep track of and document student work; correct work and provide constructive and positive feedback to help bolster students’ confidence
• Professional demeanor and effective communication – You will be required to interact with parents, students, and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner at all times. You must establish a high level of confidence and program value with Mathnasium families and be a role model for students
• You must be available to work a minimum of 6–10 hours spread across at least two shifts during the week and weekend; a maximum of 20–25 hours may be available in some cases

Schedule

• In-center and online instruction: Monday–Thursday, 3 pm–8 pm (precise hours vary by location)
• Saturday (some locations): 10 am–2 pm
• Saturday online: 1 pm–5 pm
• Sunday (in center and online): 1 pm–6 pm (precise hours vary by location)
• Team meetings are usually held Sundays before opening, about every 4–6 weeks
• Special events may require work at a temporary location or different hours

Qualifications

• All applicants will be required to take a math literacy test to demonstrate math proficiency
• Provide work authorization and pass a background check

Pay

$17–$18 per hour