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Saturday Math Teaching Assistant (New York)

Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) · New York, NY · Yesterday
On-siteEducation$19/hrPart-time

About the role

This upcoming academic year will be part of a transformative experience for students from low-income and historically marginalized communities with exceptional potential in math. Be a role model, guide, and friend to your students as they begin their path to advanced mathematics.

Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM), a project of the Art of Problem Solving Initiative, Inc., is seeking undergraduate students or recent graduates to be teaching assistants for a year-round Saturday program that gives everyone a chance to excel in mathematics. During the academic year 2026-27, we run the BEAM Gateway Program, a series of major-focused enrichment courses in advanced mathematics for 8th-11th grade students in New York City. This enrichment program is foundational to our mission, serving as students' longest experience with BEAM and its 10-year support commitment.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise students through enrichment courses in advanced mathematics (topics include Number Theory, Linear Algebra, Group Theory, Discrete Math, Mathematical Biology, Probability and Statistics, or Programming)
  • Assist faculty and staff with classroom and program operations
  • Run social and community activities for middle school students
  • Build a positive social environment for middle and high school students
  • Work with students on mathematics, both one-on-one and as a teaching assistant

Requirements

  • Strong mathematical skills
  • Reliability and ability to take initiative
  • Charismatic and able to help kids have fun
  • At least 18 years old by the beginning of the program
  • Authorized to work for an employer in the US (we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time; international students able to obtain CPT or OPT are welcome to apply)

Schedule

This is a Saturday program held at the Professional Children's School (132 West 60th St, New York, 10023, NY). Teaching assistants will average around 6 hours on duty per day.

  • Thursday, September 17: Start Date (Faculty Orientation in the afternoon for approximately 2 hours)
  • Saturday, September 19: Fall Program Orientation
  • Saturday, September 26: Enrichment Courses
  • Saturday, October 3: Enrichment Courses
  • Saturday, October 17: Enrichment Courses
  • Saturday, October 24: STEM Access Day*
  • Saturday, October 31: Enrichment Courses
  • Saturday, November 7: Enrichment Courses
  • Saturday, November 14: STEM Access Day*
  • Saturday, November 21: Enrichment Courses
  • Saturday, December 5: Enrichment Courses
  • Saturday, December 12: Enrichment Courses

*STEM Access Days are day-long workshop events for BEAM students and caregivers to explore the field of STEM. These are expected workdays.

Pay

Compensation: $19/hour. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Benefits

  • Work with an awesome team, including coordinators, faculty, and program manager
  • Become empowered as a leader – opportunity to exercise leadership skills in a fun environment
  • Opportunity to join field trips, celebrations, and more

Physical Demands

  • Actively support classrooms, including carrying laptops, classroom equipment, and supplies
  • Walk up and down flights of stairs
  • Speak with students
  • Lift and carry classroom materials (up to 25 lbs), such as large bins or laptops, up flights of stairs when elevator is not available

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