Math Instructor / Tutor
Mathnasium (ID: 5901401)
- Columbia, SC
- $12.00-15.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- A rewarding opportunity to transform the lives of K-12th grade students
- Consistent, part-time hours after school and on weekends
- A fun, supportive, and encouraging work culture
- Opportunities for advancement
- Continuous training on effective teaching methodologies
- All necessary curriculum and instructional tools
- Passion for math and working with students - You must be able to demonstrate your ability to do math at least through Algebra 1
- You should be able to inspire students to do well, create a fun learning environment and demonstrate enthusiasm in teaching math
- Eagerness to learn and be trained - You will need to complete 15-20 hours of training within one (1) month of hire plus ongoing on the job coaching and training
- You must establish a high level of confidence and program value with Mathnasium families
- You must be a positive role model for students and demonstrate the capabilities and competence that math can bring
- You must be available to work a minimum of 6-10 hours spread across at least two shifts during the week and week-end (Saturday)
- All applicants will be required to take a math literacy test to demonstrate math proficiency, provide work authorization, and pass a background check
- The Mathnasium Instructor is responsible for delivering mathematical instruction to students in a fun and engaging manner using the Mathnasium method
- The Instructor is committed to providing exceptional customer service through an expert approach that attends to each individual student’s needs
- The Instructor builds students’ confidence and self-esteem through successful encounters and interactions with carefully selected materials
- The Instructor works as part of a team and operates in a team teaching environment where collaboration and communication ensure all student needs are addressed
- Ability to balance various ongoing tasks - You will be required to multitask - to work with multiple students on different topics at the same time, frequently moving from one student to another
- You will have to keep track of and document student work as you go
- You'll need to be able to correct work and provide constructive and positive feedback at all times to help bolster students' confidence in their own math abilities
- Professional demeanor and effective communication - You will be required to interact with parents, students and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner at all times
- Use the Mathnasium Method and teaching constructs to teach students in a way that makes sense to them, not necessarily to you.
- Maintain good availability to work at Mathnasium center. Provide accurate and timely information regarding your availability
- Continuously strive to become a great instructor
- Demonstrate retention of information learned during training and staff meetings
- Be available to attend staff meetings approximately once every 4-6 weeks outside of regular instructional hours
- Be encouraging and use praise and constructive feedback appropriately
- Provide necessary support to support administrative aspects of the center and help maintain center cleanliness and order, including daily cleaning at end of day and when asked