Lead Math Tutor

Think Zone • Redwood City, CA

4d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Think Zone Learning Center, part of TAL Education Group, is seeking a Lead Math Tutor to support K–8 students at its Redwood City, California location. The role combines hands-on math tutoring with guidance for fellow tutors, support for daily instructional activities, and collaboration with center management. Prior management experience is not required; the position is intended for someone interested in developing teaching, leadership, and operational skills and potentially progressing into education management.

The Lead Math Tutor provides engaging, individualized math instruction, monitors student progress, and helps create a welcoming, student-focused learning environment. The role also involves sharing teaching strategies with fellow tutors, helping onboard new tutors, supporting classroom coordination, and communicating student progress and instructional needs to center staff. The position may provide exposure to parent communication, student management, enrollment support, scheduling, and center operations as the employee develops.

The position is part-time, approximately 10–20 hours per week, with availability ideally 4–6 hours per day for approximately four days per week. Saturday and weekday afternoon availability is preferred. The role is onsite in Redwood City, California, pays $19–$22 per hour, and has an ASAP start date. Advancement opportunities may include Assistant Learning Center Manager and Learning Center Manager, depending on individual performance, demonstrated skills, business needs, and position availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong K–8 math knowledge and the 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.
• Able to take initiative and provide support to 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.
• Availability on Saturdays and weekday afternoons.

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.

What This Job Offers

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