Math Instructor / Tutor

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work with Us :
At Mathnasium of Irmo, we’re passionate about both our students and our employees! We set ourselves apart by providing Instructors with:

• 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

If you are driven, motivated, and eager to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Qualifications:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 
• This is an inperson position for our location in Irmo, Columbia SC

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.