Senior Faculty, BEAM Discovery

BEAM for Summer Roles•Los Angeles, NY

2h•$4,250 - $8,500•Onsite

About The Position

BEAM Discovery is the first step in BEAM’s 10-year Pathway Program, offering students an engaging introduction to advanced mathematical thinking in a supportive, inquiry-driven environment. As a Senior Faculty member, you will teach dynamic, inquiry-driven math classes and serve as an instructional leader and mentor for Junior Faculty. You will help ensure classrooms are consistent, joyful, and mathematically rich for every student, while shaping students’ mathematical identities and supporting the growth of emerging educators. Our classrooms are student-centered, lively, and discussion-rich. Students explore patterns, debate conjectures, justify their reasoning, and collaborate on open-ended problems. Teachers guide thinking through purposeful questions, models, and structures that promote productive struggle. We affirm students’ strengths and identities and help them grow as confident, capable problem solvers. Senior Faculty teach one to two classes each day using BEAM-provided lesson materials that focus on reasoning, exploration, and confidence building. Morning Classes Logical Reasoning: Students explore puzzles and logic problems to develop structured thinking and casework skills. Math Fundamentals: Students deepen their understanding of foundational topics such as fractions, exponents, and geometry by exploring the conceptual “why.” Afternoon Classes Creative Problem Solving: Students work through contest-style and puzzle-based problems that emphasize creativity and flexible thinking. Applied Mathematics: Students examine real-world contexts in biology, astronomy, programming, or voting theory to see how mathematics shapes the world. (Returning Senior Faculty may propose original classes.) We are seeking experienced educators with strong instructional skills, a deep commitment to equity, and a track record of supporting other teachers. Senior Faculty in BEAM Discovery design and teach dynamic, student-centered math classes while serving as mentors and instructional leaders for Junior Faculty and faculty teammates. In this role, you will strengthen instructional quality and consistency across classrooms and help cultivate a joyful, safe, and well-structured learning environment.

Requirements

Classroom Leadership Experience: At least five years as the primary instructor in a school, enrichment program, math circle, or similar environment.
Coaching and Mentorship Experience: At least two years supporting teacher growth through coaching, mentoring, or instructional leadership.
Commitment to Equity: A belief that all students can succeed in mathematics and a commitment to creating culturally affirming, identity-safe classrooms.
Student-Centered Teaching Expertise: A strong foundation in inquiry-based, discussion-driven instruction.
Mathematical Readiness: A robust understanding of middle school mathematics and enthusiasm for diving into Discovery course topics.
Growth Mindset: A reflective practice and openness to collaborating with all team members.
Strong Communication Skills: Ability to facilitate adult learning, give clear and compassionate feedback, and build trusting relationships.
Ability to work on-site in the city where the camp is located (NYC or LA). BEAM does not cover room and board for BEAM Discovery programs.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas at this time. International graduate students able to obtain CPT or OPT are welcome to apply.

Nice To Haves

A background in teaching enrichment math or science.
Experience working with students from historically marginalized communities, including Title 1 schools.
Experience supporting multilingual learners or students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

Teach one morning and/or one afternoon class using BEAM provided materials.
Prepare thoroughly by understanding the mathematics, reviewing solutions, and identifying misconceptions and scaffolds.
Adapt lessons to meet student needs while maintaining the core learning goals.
Use visuals, structured questioning, and reasoning support for multilingual learners.
Maintain pacing expectations and help faculty align on pacing across sections.
Mentor one Junior Faculty member through regular check-ins (at least every other day).
Observe your mentee’s teaching and provide specific, actionable feedback tied to BEAM’s instructional vision.
Model structures, routines, questioning techniques, and problem-solving facilitation in your classroom.
Support your mentee in lesson planning, classroom culture, pacing, and student engagement.
Co-facilitate collaboration spaces 3 to 4 times per week with the Academic Director to support faculty in strengthening instruction, planning lessons, and running effective problem-solving blocks.
Contribute to productive professional conversations about lesson planning, pacing, student misconceptions, and student work.
Foster a collaborative environment where teachers feel supported, curious, and aligned.
Establish and uphold norms for inquiry, collaboration, and respectful engagement.
Use strengths-based and restorative redirection strategies consistent with BEAM’s behavior expectations.
Follow the behavior escalation ladder and partner with TAs and Academic Director on classroom culture
Communicate proactively with leadership about academic or behavioral concerns.
Set clear expectations for TA roles in supporting group work, engagement, and transitions.
Build positive relationships with students through class, meals, and activities.
Identify academic or social emotional concerns and communicate them through BEAM’s reporting systems.
Collaborate with the student support team to ensure students receive consistent care.
Join Discovery activities, share meals with students, and supervise relays at least three times a week.
Help maintain a welcoming, structured camp environment.
Attend 1 to 2 weekly staff meetings for alignment, professional development, and community building.
Provide emergency coverage for supervising students as needed.
Attend all pre-camp training and complete onboarding requirements
Use BEAM communication systems (radios, shared schedules, Drive documents).
Participate in end-of-camp wrap up, reflections, and completion of required documentation and feedback.