Teaching Assistant for BEAM Entry Points After-School Math Club
About The Position
BEAM is seeking teaching assistants for the pilot year of its Entry Points after-school math club, which gives fourth-grade students opportunities to develop problem-solving skills and enjoy mathematics. Teaching assistants support a lead instructor and a group of 12–18 students as they work on logic puzzles, math games, and challenge problems. The program’s full-time team manages school partnerships and provides curriculum materials, and staff provide feedback to help refine the pilot program. The role includes classroom management, curriculum support, mentoring students, working with students on mathematics individually and in groups, supervising students during club and transitions, and sharing feedback with Entry Points staff. The estimated commitment is 6–7 hours per week, including in-person school hours and virtual or written club debriefs. Candidates must be able to commute to one Tuesday location and one Wednesday location. Club schedules include setup, dismissal, and cleanup time; actual club sessions last 90–120 minutes depending on location. Hourly pay is $19.
Requirements
- Experience with elementary-aged children in a group setting.
- Reliability and initiative.
- Ability to balance helping children have fun with ensuring they meet behavior expectations.
- Must be at least 18 years old by the beginning of the program.
- Must be authorized to work for an employer in the United States; BEAM cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. International students able to obtain CPT or OPT may apply.
- Ability to commute to one Tuesday location and one Wednesday location.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to relate to students and build positive connections through shared lived experiences.
- Strong conceptual understanding of 4th–8th grade math, especially fractions and integer operations.
- Experience with math competitions and logic puzzles or games.
- Prior experience with BEAM as a student or staff member.
- Classroom management skills.
- Flexibility to go to at least three of the schools as needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist the lead club instructor with classroom management and curriculum implementation.
- Build relationships with students and support their growth to develop a positive club environment.
- Supervise students during club while the lead instructor holds individual or small-group conversations, and vice versa.
- Work with students on mathematics one-on-one and as a teaching assistant.
- Support student safety during club and transitions before and after club.
- Provide feedback on clubs to Entry Points full-time staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
