Education Support Specialist

MIT • Cambridge, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Support Specialist for the MIT for America Calculus Project in Comparative Media Studies/Writing will collaboratively design, plan, and execute tutoring programs that expand access to calculus education in lower-resourced high schools and for students across the United States. Reporting to the MIT for America Calculus Project Team Lead, the specialist will design and lead in-person and virtual training for undergraduate and alumni tutors; coach and support virtual tutors and tutors at in-person summer program sites; and coordinate feedback from tutors and external partners to strengthen tutor development and program quality. The position will also support tutor recruitment, hiring, and onboarding, and perform other duties as needed or required.

This is a temporary, 12-month position, with possible renewal depending on funding and mutual agreement. The position combines in-office and remote work; fully remote candidates will not be considered. It requires travel within the United States over the summer to support the launch of up to four sites, for approximately four days per site. Occasional work outside standard business hours is required, currently including two-hour early-evening trainings (5–7 p.m. ET) twice per month and three 15-minute virtual sessions. These hours are somewhat predictable but may change.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, math, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two years working within formal or informal STEM education and/or two years working with college students.
• Strong knowledge of high school mathematics, especially calculus.
• Passion for K–12 education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including tutors, students, teachers, and team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated sensitivity with confidential information and/or issues requiring discretion and judgment.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of formal or informal experience coaching, mentoring, or advising undergraduate students.
• A minimum of two years’ experience teaching secondary mathematics.
• Familiarity with AI-based learning tools.
• Experience working in under-resourced educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively design, plan, and execute tutoring programs to expand access to calculus education.
• Design and lead in-person and virtual training for undergraduate and alumni tutors.
• Coach and support virtual tutors and tutors at in-person summer program sites.
• Coordinate feedback from tutors and external partners to strengthen tutor development and program quality.
• Support tutor recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time