Part-Time After School Math Educator (Hybrid - NYC/Canarsie)
About The Position
We’re launching a pilot after-school math program for 4th graders in NYC, and we’re looking for educators who genuinely enjoy a good logic puzzle. This isn't about test prep. It’s about creating a space where 10-year-olds can dive into "messy" math and develop the deep reasoning skills they’ll need for the long haul. We provide the curriculum, but as a pilot instructor, you are a key partner in building the program. You’ll lead weekly sessions, observe how students grapple with the material, and then meet with our team to help us refine the activities based on what actually happens in your classroom. We want to work with people who respect how kids think and are committed to making high-level math accessible to students who have traditionally been excluded from it. If you’re someone who loves solving tricky problems and wants to help students realize their own mathematical potential, we’d love to have your perspective on the team.
Requirements
- At least two (2) years of teaching math, preferably as the main instructor regularly leading a classroom.
- Some experience must be with students in 3rd-7th grade.
- Commitment to Equity and Student-Centered Teaching: Learners take the lead, exploring, questioning, and justifying their reasoning. You understand that productive struggle, collaboration, and inquiry are at the heart of building confident problem-solvers and you create an inclusive classroom where all students feel valued and capable.
- Growth Mindset: A reflective teaching practice and openness to feedback with the ability to thoughtfully implement feedback as an opportunity to enhance your practice.
- Effective Communication and Collaboration: The ability to connect with students and colleagues in ways that foster understanding, collaboration, and support.
- Passion for logic puzzles and problem solving.
- Strong understanding of and ability to break down math concepts up through Algebra 1.
- Flexibility and willingness to adapt during a pilot year of a program.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace.
Nice To Haves
- Working with students from low-income or historically marginalized communities.
- Supporting multilingual learners.
- Developing math curriculum and/or assessments.
Responsibilities
- Running after-school clubs (50%): Assigned 2-3 schools in either NYC or LA. Leading club sessions once a week per school for the duration of the school-year. Club sessions will be approximately 90 minutes long; the length will be determined by the individual school schedules. Club capacity is set to a minimum 5 students and maximum 18 students; students must be on grade level in Math and ELA and commit to 80% attendance to the club.
- Attend monthly training focused on concrete pedagogy skills.
- Monitoring student engagement and progress (20%): Tracking weekly student attendance and following up on repeated absences.
- Tracking and assessing student work for mathematical progress.
- Writing evaluations of students that encompass their interest and growth.
- Administering student surveys.
- Contributing to developing the pilot program (30%): Contributing and testing activity, lesson, and/or game ideas to support ongoing curriculum development.
- Weekly debrief meetings with the other educators in the program to assess student engagement and make necessary adaptations to upcoming club sessions.
- Providing ongoing feedback about the curriculum materials and other elements of the program to support the pilot effort.
Benefits
- Pay is $40/hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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