Lead Math Tutor

Think Zone • Redwood City, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Think Zone Learning Center is seeking a Lead Math Tutor for its onsite Redwood City, California location. This hands-on role combines math tutoring for K–8 students with guidance for fellow tutors and support for daily instructional activities. The Lead Math Tutor works closely with center management to help maintain a positive, collaborative, student-focused learning environment and consistent instructional quality. Previous management experience is not required; the role is intended to help develop teaching, communication, leadership, and operational skills, with potential career progression toward Assistant Learning Center Manager and Learning Center Manager. Advancement depends on individual performance, demonstrated skills, business needs, and position availability.

The position is part-time, approximately 10–20 hours per week. Availability is ideally 4–6 hours per day, approximately four days per week; Saturday and weekday afternoons are preferred. Compensation is $19–$22 per hour. The start date is ASAP.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong K–8 math knowledge and ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Previous experience tutoring or teaching mathematics.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
• Comfort working with students of different ages and learning abilities.
• Patient, personable, organized, and dependable.
• Ability to take initiative and support fellow tutors when needed.
• Interest in developing leadership and management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Mathematics, Education, STEM, or a related field.
• Previous mentoring, training, or team coordination experience.
• Experience communicating with parents or supporting student progress.
• Interest in education management, center operations, or student enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging math tutoring to K–8 students, adapting instruction to different learning styles and academic needs.
• Help students build confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and develop a positive attitude toward math.
• Monitor student progress and work with center staff to address learning challenges.
• Share teaching strategies, materials, and best practices with fellow tutors.
• Provide guidance and constructive feedback to support consistent instructional quality.
• Help new tutors become familiar with Think Zone's teaching methods and expectations.
• Support a collaborative, welcoming, and student-focused learning environment.
• Work with center management to support daily tutoring activities and classroom coordination.
• Help ensure tutoring sessions run smoothly and students receive consistent support.
• Communicate student progress, instructional needs, and feedback to center staff.
• Gain exposure to parent communication, student management, and daily center operations.
• Take on additional responsibilities while developing leadership and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Training and professional development opportunities to strengthen teaching, communication, and leadership skills.
• Potential career growth path from Lead Math Tutor to Assistant Learning Center Manager to Learning Center Manager, subject to performance, business needs, and position availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED