Competitive Math Coach

Success Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Success Academy is seeking a Network Competitive Math Coach to strengthen its competitive math pipeline and prepare scholars for prestigious regional and national competitions. The ideal candidate will have deep mathematical expertise, fluency in advanced problem-solving techniques, and experience in competitive math. This role requires an individual who can thrive in both structured school environments and high-level coaching settings, cultivating a high-expectations, high-joy culture. The position is hybrid, involving in-person instruction at assigned schools during the school day and virtual coaching in the evenings. The coach will be responsible for supporting competitive math programming, identifying high-potential scholars, collaborating with school leaders, and providing virtual private lessons and small-group coaching.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related quantitative field required.
Demonstrated success in advanced mathematics coursework.
Personal experience competing in high-level math competitions (e.g., AMC/AIME/USAMO/HMMT or similar).
Disciplined, structured, and logical thinker.
Deep content mastery across algebra, number theory, combinatorics, geometry, and proof-writing.
Strong familiarity with the structure, scoring, and preparation pathways for national math competitions.
Ability to be explicit about decision-making when solving complex, multi-step competition problems.
Ability to design curriculum, problem sets, mock contests, and targeted skill drills.
Strong data analysis skills to track scholar growth and adjust preparation strategies accordingly.
Ability to manage and motivate high-performing scholars in rigorous academic settings.
Exceptional communication skills to engage scholars, families, and school leaders.
Organized with high levels of attention to detail.
Ability to self-identify gaps in knowledge or skill and independently work to close them.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Meaningful positive competitive math experience — as a competitor, problem writer, or experienced coach to middle or high school scholars.
Experience teaching or coaching in an environment where there was a culture of adult and scholar accountability.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop high-potential scholars through push-in support, small-group instruction, and collaboration with math teachers.
Support school-based math teams and competition clubs.
Administer diagnostics and analyze scholar performance data to determine readiness and training pathways.
Partner with school leaders to strengthen competitive math culture and systems.
Deliver private and small-group competitive math lessons via Zoom.
Develop individualized preparation plans for scholars preparing for AMC 8/10/12, AIME, and beyond.
Lead advanced problem-solving sessions and proof-writing workshops.
Track scholar progress and communicate growth updates to families and school stakeholders.
Prepare scholars to qualify for and excel in advanced competitions, including AIME and USAMO-level problem solving.
Design and maintain a structured, vertically aligned training progression across grade levels.
Foster scholar perseverance, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm for mathematical challenge.
Ensure scholar safety and uphold Success Academy’s high standards of academic rigor and behavior in both in-person and virtual environments.
Commute between assigned school sites during in-person hours.
Maintain a professional virtual teaching environment during remote hours.
Support occasional weekend competitions or training sessions.
Collaborate with network and school-based teams to drive measurable competitive outcomes.
Uphold Success Academy’s standards for excellence, professionalism, and scholar achievement.