STEM Learning Specialist – Professional Sports Academy
About The Position
This is an education position inside an elite soccer academy, seeking an exceptional STEM Learning Specialist with the heart to mentor students and the expertise to support advanced high school mathematics (Algebra I through Calculus) and sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). This unique role is not a traditional classroom or tutoring job, but an opportunity for a talented educator to help high school student-athletes succeed academically while pursuing extraordinary athletic goals. The student-athletes balance rigorous academics with demanding athletic schedules, with coursework delivered through an accredited online school. This role is crucial for providing the human connection, real-time instruction, and support needed to make online learning effective, recreating the powerful teacher-student interaction. The specialist will observe, adjust, explain, encourage, and lead, combining teaching, mentoring, and educational leadership.
Requirements
- Current or previous teaching experience in secondary mathematics, science, or STEM education.
- Demonstrated ability to teach advanced high school mathematics through Calculus.
- Experience working with high school students.
- Ability to provide both individualized instruction and small-group teaching.
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Comfort reviewing online coursework, academic dashboards, and student-progress information.
- Ability to communicate professionally with online school representatives, academic leadership, students, and families when appropriate.
- Willingness to complete applicable background-check and safeguarding requirements.
- Commitment to professionalism, student privacy, and appropriate boundaries when working with minors.
Nice To Haves
- New Jersey teaching certification or additional state certification in Mathematics, Science, or a related subject area strongly preferred.
- Physics or Chemistry teaching experience strongly preferred.
- An appreciation for athletics or previous experience working with student-athletes is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized and small-group instruction in high school mathematics and science.
- Support students in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.
- Provide science support, with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
- Identify common areas of difficulty and lead targeted small-group lessons, review sessions, or direct instruction when needed.
- Help students prepare for tests, complete assignments, understand difficult concepts, and develop stronger academic confidence.
- Encourage independent thinking, problem-solving, and academic ownership.
- Build positive, professional relationships with high school student-athletes.
- Help students balance coursework with training, competition, travel, and demanding athletic schedules.
- Support organization, pacing, study habits, time management, and daily academic routines.
- Hold students accountable while also providing encouragement and support.
- Help students understand that their academic future matters, whether or not they become professional athletes.
- Review student progress, grades, pacing, assignment completion, and upcoming assessments.
- Identify students who are falling behind or may need additional academic intervention.
- Communicate with the online school regarding assignments, assessments, course access, student progress, and academic needs.
- Maintain appropriate academic notes, progress information, and communication with academic leadership.
- Help organize each academic day so students understand priorities and continue moving toward graduation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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