Part-Time After School Math Educator (Prospect Leffert Gardens & Crown Heights - Hybrid)

Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

BEAM is launching a pilot after-school math program for fourth-grade students in New York City. The educator will lead weekly math club sessions that help students explore challenging problems, build reasoning skills, and develop their mathematical potential. BEAM provides the curriculum, and educators contribute to refining it based on classroom observations and feedback. The role includes leading clubs at assigned schools, monitoring student engagement and mathematical progress, and helping develop the pilot program. Educators will be assigned two to three schools in either New York City or Los Angeles, although the listed school locations for this role are Crown Heights near Utica Avenue and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Club sessions take place in person at schools; other work is virtual. Educators lead a weekly session at each assigned school during the school year, attend monthly training, and participate in weekly debrief meetings. Availability is needed Tuesdays from 3–6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1:15–4:15 p.m., for approximately 4–8 hours per week. Pay is $40 per hour.

Requirements

At least two years of math teaching experience; some experience must be with students in grades 3–7. Experience as the main instructor regularly leading a classroom is preferred.
Commitment to equity and student-centered teaching, including supporting student exploration, questioning, and justification of reasoning.
Reflective teaching practice and openness to feedback, with the ability to implement feedback thoughtfully.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with students and colleagues.
Passion for logic puzzles and problem solving.
Strong understanding of math concepts through Algebra 1 and ability to break them down.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt during a pilot year.
Proficiency with Google Workspace.
Availability Tuesdays from 3–6 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1:15–4:15 p.m., for approximately 4–8 hours per week.
Comfort commuting to assigned schools in Crown Heights near Utica Avenue or Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students from low-income or historically marginalized communities.
Experience supporting multilingual learners.
Experience developing math curriculum and/or assessments.
Experience as the main instructor regularly leading a classroom.

Responsibilities

Lead weekly after-school club sessions at assigned schools during the school year; sessions are approximately 90 minutes, depending on school schedules.
Attend monthly training focused on concrete pedagogy skills.
Track weekly student attendance and follow up on repeated absences.
Track and assess student work for mathematical progress.
Write student evaluations covering students’ interest and growth.
Administer student surveys.
Contribute and test activity, lesson, and game ideas for curriculum development.
Attend weekly debrief meetings with other program educators to assess student engagement and adapt upcoming sessions.
Provide ongoing feedback on curriculum materials and other program elements to support the pilot.
Observe how students engage with the material and help refine activities based on classroom experience.