Mathematics Program Instructor

California Schools Talent Collaborative • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Think Together, a California nonprofit founded in 1997, partners with schools to provide programs during and outside the school day. In partnership with the UCLA CEED Mathematics Achievement Program (MAP), the Mathematics Program Instructor teaches high school mathematics—including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus—to cohorts of 15–25 students. MAP aims to strengthen math achievement, foster leadership, and help underrepresented students prepare for college and STEM careers. Instructors act as teachers and mentors, modeling academic excellence and cultural relevance.

Instructors teach three times a month, participate in monthly teacher training and instructor meetings held after class on Saturday, prepare interactive and project-based curriculum, and collaborate with fellow instructors and program coordinators. The role also involves mentoring students, sharing lesson plans and resources, and supporting students’ academic and personal growth.

The position works in indoor and outdoor classroom and playground environments with moderate noise. Saturday morning availability is required. Applicants must pass a fingerprint-based Live Scan background check and provide a clear TB test. Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that it does not discriminate on protected grounds.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred in Mathematics, Education, or a related field.
• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Current California teaching credential in Mathematics or successful completion of a Math Proficiency/Assessment Exam.
• Demonstrated oral and written proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies appropriate to the assigned responsibility, English usage and basic math, simple record-keeping and filing, and the diversity of community and city cultures and languages.
• Ability to understand and be sensitive to the needs and culture of TK–12 students; follow directions; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and perform the essential job functions.
• Must pass a Live Scan criminal background check via fingerprinting and provide a clear TB test.
• Must be available to work Saturday mornings.
• Computer skills including word processing, typical office equipment, email and internet software, web browsing, electronic file management, Zoom, Google Classroom, and other digital platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school mathematics to cohorts of 15–25 students three times a month.
• Attend monthly teacher training sessions focused on curriculum development and lesson preparation.
• Prepare interactive, project-based mathematics curriculum.
• Attend monthly instructor meetings after class on Saturday.
• Upload lesson plans and resources to the MAP Instructor Folder.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors and program coordinators to provide high-quality, culturally responsive mathematics instruction.
• Mentor students and support their academic and personal growth.
• Perform simple record-keeping, filing, and clerical duties as needed.
• Follow applicable rules, regulations, procedures, and policies; handle confidential matters with discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree