Position Summary: 

• 100% Onsite
• Part-Time: Flexible part-time hours on weekdays after school and weekend hours
• Benefits: Paid Sick Leave in accordance with CA law (minimum of 40 hours per year) and Workers’ Compensation coverage

Position Description:

               The Mathnasium Instructor is responsible for delivering mathematical instruction to students using the Mathnasium method for K-through-12th grade students.. The Instructor is committed to providing exceptional customer service through an expert approach that is personal and prescriptive, attending 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. The Mathnasium Instructor is the backbone of Mathnasium’s customer service by delivering exceptional math instruction for students.

Instructor Role:

·        Teach through Mathnasium methodology and terminology, using prescribed teaching practices for K-12th grade students.

·        Actively encourage, motivate, and engage with students during the instructional session.

·        Evaluate and document student progress.

·        Correct student work and provide positive constructive feedback.

·        Maintain student attention and re-engage distracted students.

·        Manage student behavior to create a positive environment that optimizes learning.

·        Communicate student needs to center leadership and to instructional staff in a team-teaching environment.

·        Assist in non-teaching tasks, which may include cleaning, administrative assistance, curriculum preparation, or other duties as assigned.

Instructor Characteristics:

Math Expert:
Instructors must be passionate about math and have strong skills through Algebra I.  Instructors who work with high school students must also excel in math through Algebra II, Trig, and higher math topics.  Instructors must be willing to successfully complete training and apply new pedagogy to teach the Mathnasium Way.

Engaging:
Instructors must interact well with students and be able to instruct students clearly and concisely.  Instructors should be able to inspire students to do well, establish a fun learning environment, and consistently demonstrate enthusiasm in teaching math. Instructors should be able to build strong relationships with students in order to keep them engaged with work.

Facilitator: 
Instructors must move easily from one student to another and be able to keep track of multiple instructional lessons that happen concurrently.  Instructors must be able to evaluate and document progress in order to facilitate student learning. Instructors must be able correct work and provide students constructive feedback using positive reinforcement techniques that bolster confidence with math.

Professional: 
Instructors must interact with parents, students, and co-workers in a friendly but professional manner at all times and establish a high level of confidence and program value with Mathnasium families. Instructors must be a role model for students, demonstrating the capabilities and competence that math can bring.

Tasks Performed:

·        Teach mathematical concepts to students.

·        Monitor student performance or assist students in a learning center environment.

·        Utilize multiple instruction methodologies such as team teaching.

·        Actively search the room to respond to raised hands from students in order to answer their questions, grade their work, and address any concerns.

·        Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students.

·        Monitor student behavior and intervene when appropriate