Instructor

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •passionate about math
• •strong skills through Algebra I
• •willing to successfully complete training
• •willing to apply new skills to teach the mathnasium way
• •interact well with students
• •able to inspire students to do well
• •able to establish a fun learning environment
• •able to consistently demonstrate enthusiasm in teaching math
• •able to build strong relationships with students
• •able to keep students engaged in their work
• •able to move easily from one student to another
• •able to keep track of multiple instructional lessons that happen concurrently
• •able to evaluate and document progress
• •able to correct work
• •able to provide students constructive feedback
• •able to use positive reinforcement techniques
• •able to interact with parents
• •able to interact with co-workers
• •able to establish a high level of confidence and program value with Mathnasium families
• •able to be a role model for students
• •able to demonstrate the capabilities and competence that math can bring
• •maintain at least three days a week availability
• •able to work 3-4 hours shifts
• •complete 10 Mathnasium modules
• •complete accompanying assignments
• •complete 10 hours of instruction practice shifts
• •complete training within one month of being hired
• •Teach using Mathnasium methodology and terminology
• •use prescribed teaching practices
• •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 redirect 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
• •Conduct yourself in a friendly, responsible and professional manner
• •Be reliable by showing up on time
• •follow through on your commitments
• •Maintain availability during hours of operation
• •Maintain availability for special events and staff meetings
• •Demonstrate retention of information learned during training
• •Demonstrate ability to effectively utilize team teaching
• •Use the Mathnasium teaching constructs
• •Do not repeat an explanation if it is not working
• •Do not force students to keep working on material they have already mastered
• •Fall back on prerequisite knowledge if a student is having trouble
• •extend knowledge when a student understands the concept
• •Praise, encourage and constructively criticize when appropriate
• •Use socratic questioning when appropriate
• •Use direct teaching when appropriate
• •Use Mathnasium vocabulary
• •explain concisely
• •Takes opportunities to expand student's education through different mediums
• •Make students aware of their own thinking processes
• •Require students to use mental math
• •Demonstrates mastery of teach and move on
• •Utilize school work time effectively
• •Constructively manage student visit
• •Facilitate appropriate student behavior
• •Interact appropriately upon arrival
• •Monitor center environment to ensure student safety
• •Demonstrate ability to effectively tell others about Mathnasium
• •Assist students in maintaining properly organized binders
• •Maintain a clean, organized teaching area
• •thoroughly clean the teaching area at the end of each shift
• •Contribute to the overall upkeep of the center
• •complete the instructor checklist as required

Desired Qualifications

• •excel in higher level math including Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, and Calculus