Part-time Math Instructor/Tutor

About the role

At Mathnasium of Roland Park, we’re passionate about both our students and our employees! We set ourselves apart by providing our 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 outside of regular instructional hours
• 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

Qualifications

• 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; 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 plus ongoing on-the-job coaching and training
• 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 at all times to help bolster students’ confidence in their own math abilities
• 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; establish a high level of confidence and program value with Mathnasium families; be a positive role model for students and demonstrate the capabilities and competence that math can bring
• Availability 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

Pay

$17–$18 per hour