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About the Role

BEAM is launching a pilot after-school math program for 4th graders in NYC and seeks educators who enjoy logic puzzles. This role focuses on creating a space for 10-year-olds to engage in 'messy' math and develop deep reasoning skills. The instructor will lead weekly sessions, observe student engagement, and provide feedback to help refine the program curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly 90-minute after-school club sessions for 5-18 students at 2-3 assigned schools in NYC or LA.
• Monitor student attendance and follow up on absences.
• Track and assess student work for mathematical progress.
• Write evaluations of students focusing on interest and growth.
• Administer student surveys.
• Contribute to and test activity, lesson, and game ideas for curriculum development.
• Participate in weekly debrief meetings to assess student engagement and adapt sessions.
• Provide feedback on curriculum materials and program elements.

Requirements

• At least two years of math teaching experience, preferably as the main instructor, with some experience teaching 3rd-7th graders.
• Commitment to equity and student-centered teaching, understanding productive struggle, collaboration, and inquiry.
• Demonstrated growth mindset, reflective teaching practice, and openness to feedback.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for logic puzzles and problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of and ability to break down math concepts up through Algebra 1.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt during a pilot program year.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.

Skills

• Math Teaching
• Student-Centered Teaching
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Curriculum Development
• Assessment
• Google Workspace

Location

• New York City
• Los Angeles

Work Type

• After-school clubs (in-person)
• Virtual meetings and debriefs

Experience Level

• Minimum 2 years of math teaching experience

Salary/Compensations

• $40/hour

About the Company

• BEAM creates pathways for students from low-income, low-access backgrounds to pursue STEM careers.
• Provides high-quality STEM preparation from middle school through college graduation.
• Focuses on rigorous mathematics, community building, and support during key life transitions like college admissions.
• Has grown from a small summer program to a national year-round program serving hundreds of students.
• Pilot programs include an after-school math program for 4th graders and a national pilot for elementary-aged students.
• Data shows students who attended the 7th-grade summer program were 1.3X more likely to declare a STEM major.

Equal Opportunity

• BEAM is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, gender, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, veteran status, active military service member, or uniform service member, marital or partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, age (18 or older), predisposing genetic characteristics, disability, creed, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, unemployment status, salary history, credit history, or any other protected status.
• Policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.
• All personnel decisions are made in accordance with equal employment opportunity principles and subject only to valid job-related requirements.