Counselor/Teaching Assistant, BEAM Discovery (Los Angeles)
About The Position
This summer, 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 counselors and teaching assistants for a summer program that gives everyone a chance to excel in mathematics. During summer 2026, we will run two programs: BEAM Discovery and BEAM Summer Away. BEAM Discovery is a cornerstone of BEAM’s 10-year Pathway Program, providing a residential math experience where students grow as problem solvers, learners, and community members. As a counselor, you will help students discover powerful mathematical ideas, build confidence, and see themselves as mathematicians. Learn more about our 10-year program. What You’ll Do: At BEAM Discovery, you'll create a vibrant social experience for kids who are discovering for the first time that there are other people who like doing mathematics. In this role, you'll also be a TA for classes on topics such as number theory, combinatorics, problem solving, and computer science. Courses taught at BEAM are designed by our faculty members and focus on topics in mathematics that they’re passionate about and chosen by students based on what they are interested in. Be a role model and guide for students who are just beginning to set their educational path!
Requirements
- Counselors must be strong mathematically, be reliable, and take initiative.
- They should be charismatic and able to help the kids have fun.
- All counselors must be at least 18 years old by the beginning of the program.
- In addition, applicants must be 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.
Responsibilities
- Supervise students.
- Run social and community activities.
- Build a positive social environment.
- Work with students on mathematics, both one-on-one and as a teaching assistant.
- At Discovery, help students get to-and-from the program in travel groups.
- Support with preparing for student arrival and departure, such as morning greetings, setting up materials, and end-of-day cleanup.
Benefits
- Working with an awesome team, including a Site Director and Director of Student Life (who is an experienced counselor), and trained guidance counselor.
- Empowered as a leader – opportunity to exercise leadership skills in a fun environment.
- Lunch and snacks, with options for dietary restrictions on weekdays through all training and camp days.
- 2-3 staff dinners during camp to relax, connect, and celebrate together
- Limited, assigned parking is available (Los Angeles)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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