High School Level Math Teacher/Tutor

Currently hiring knowledgeable, reliable, and compassionate Math teachers/tutors for High School level Math.

Key Responsibility

• Instruct students in private, 1:1, sessions in various Regents level Math subject areas including but not limited to: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Calculus.
• Keep detailed records of each student’s tutoring sessions using Student Progress Records and/or relevant forms.
• Track and analyze student progress
• Tutors must keep student binders up to date to meet student needs when necessary.
• Attend Teacher Team Meetings when announced.
• Work closely with the Center Director and center staff to meet students’ academic goals.
• Tutors must explain to parents how their child is progressing in the class, what skills they are improving on, and what needs more work.
• Provide academic and curriculum support to the center teaching team when necessary.
• Keeps classroom(s) clean and organized (e.g. sharpened pencils, materials ready before class, etc.).

Key Competencies/Success Factors

• Communicates Effectively
• Delivers information in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
• Actively listens and checks for understanding.
• Adjusts communication content and style to meet the diverse and distinct needs of his/her students.
• Provide student feedback in a manner that supports learning.
• Communicates well with colleagues.

• Builds immediate rapport with students.
• Fosters a positive and motivating environment for students.
• Invites participation and makes students feel that their contributions are valued.
• Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and reacts in an effective manner.

• Ability to organize and manage multiple responsibilities successfully.
• Sets challenging goals and has high standards.
• Manages the learning environment with a student-centered focus.
• Maintain current knowledge base and proactively seek to stay up to date in the subject area(s).

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (in Mathematics, education, or both) or higher is required; college students will be considered.
• Internship/volunteer work available for the right candidates.
• AP-level knowledge in Math is highly preferred, but not required.
• Highly skilled, motivated, versatile, dependable, and dynamic individuals with strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently, and multi-task is a must.
• Friendly, patient, and sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
• No teacher certification is required, but having one or in the process of attainment is a plus.
• Teaching or tutoring experience at the Regents level is required.
• Must have great classroom management skills.
• Experience with students with IEPs is a plus, but not required.