Junior Counselor/Teaching Assistant, BEAM Discovery

BEAM for Summer Roles • New York City, NY

19h • $19 - $19 • Onsite

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 BEAM alumni to be Junior Counselors for a summer program that gives everyone a chance to excel in mathematics. During summer 2025, we will run our BEAM Discovery program in two locations: Los Angeles and New York. These programs are foundational to our mission, serving as students’ first experience with BEAM. 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. Leadership teams at each site, including experienced Site Directors, Guidance Counselors, and Directors of Student Life (who are all former Counselors themselves!) will support your growth and empower you as a leader. Be a role model and guide for students who are just beginning to set their educational path!

Requirements

• Junior Counselors must be strong mathematically, be reliable, and take initiative.
• They should be charismatic and able to help the kids have fun.
• All Junior Counselors must be at least 16 years old by the beginning of the program
• applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the US
• International students able to obtain CPT or OPT are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Help students get to-and-from the program in travel groups alongside another counselor. This involves meeting students at a subway stop or other meeting point and traveling with them to the camp location during the morning and in the afternoon.
• Based on guidance from the Camp Leadership Team, counselors are expected to communicate daily (if needed) with parents and/or caregivers about logistical details regarding student pick up and drop off.
• Assist in supervising students in collaboration with counselors.
• Run social and community activities alongside counselor staff.
• Build a positive social environment.
• Work with students on mathematics, both one-on-one and as a teaching assistant.
• Support with preparing for student arrival and departure, such as morning greetings, setting up materials, and end-of-day cleanup.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed