Math Instructor / Tutor

Position Summary:

• The Mathnasium Instructor is responsible for delivering mathematical instruction to students using the Mathnasium Method. 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.
• The starting pay rate will be increased for candidates who bring previous skills and experience that contribute significantly to Mathnasium's mission.

About the Role:

• Teach through Mathnasium methodology and terminology, using prescribed teaching practices
• Actively encourage, motivate, and engage with students during the instructional session
• Utilize multiple instruction methodologies, such as team teaching, socratic questioning, examples, manipulatives (like dice, blocks, and coins), and games
• 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

About You:

• Math Geek - Instructors must be passionate about math and have strong skills through Algebra II. Instructors who work with high school students must also excel in math through Algebra II, Trigonometry/Pre-calculus, 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 also 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 also be able to 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 also be a role model for students, demonstrating the capabilities and competence that math can bring. Professional behavior includes arriving on time for shifts, following the employee dress code, communicating thoroughly and effectively with entire Mathnasium team, and completing all assigned tasks independently and with a great attitude.
• Growth Mindset - Instructors demonstrate a growth mindset by openly admitting mistakes and shortcomings as opportunities to become better. We don't do shame at Mathnasium when it comes to students or employees. At all levels of experience, we each bring something great to Mathnasium, and we each have our moments of struggle. We celebrate each other's victories and provide moral and information support to each other during struggle. Each of us constantly seeks little and big ways to do better for our team, our students, and their families.

An Inclusive Environment:

Mathnasium of Upper Marlboro actively seeks applicants from all races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds. As a veteran-owned business, we also value applications from from veterans.

Mathnasium Franchise

Mathnasium locations are independently owned and operated by franchisees of Mathnasium Center Licensing, LLC (\Mathnasium\). Franchisees are independent business people and not employed by Mathnasium. Thus, each franchisee and each franchisee center is unique and the franchisee is alone responsible for all employment matters in their center. If you are hired to work at a center, the franchisee will be your employer, not Mathnasium.

The Mathnasium Mission:
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it. Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
Mathnasium teaches math in a way that make sense, building children's confidence with a deep understanding and lifelong love of mathematics. With more than 1,000 locations on four continents, our learning centers provide tutoring from pre-K through high school.
The Mathnasium Method™ increases a child's math competency and improves their lives by opening the doors to higher education, greater career opportunities, and a better future. It is in that sense that we aim to change the world ... one child at a time.
Our teaching method, the Mathnasium Method™, is the life’s work of Larry Martinek, Mathnasium’s Chief Instructional Officer and a teacher and math teaching consultant in the Los Angeles area for more than 35 years. The Mathnasium Method™ uses a time-tested, customized program which stems from a unique assessment to identify which math skills students need to improve. We offer personalized instruction, proprietary worksheets, and games to build Number Sense and provide a fun and supportive environment in which children can learn and practice math.

Pay: Starting at $15.00 / hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Paid training

Job Type: parttime

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• Other

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site