thinkzone

thinkzone

Lead Math Tutor

Sunnyvale, CA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$20kDetected 118 days ago
ResearchLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingMentoring

About the role

  • You should be skilled at breaking down complex concepts, adapting to diverse learning styles, and fostering a positive, growth-oriented environment.
  • Pay Range: $19-$21/hour Career Growth: At Think Zone, your role as a tutor is just the beginning.
  • We're all about growth - for our students and our team.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a point of contact for tutor questions, concerns, and day-to-day support
  • We're seeking a dedicated, dependable Lead Tutor to support and guide a team of tutors while continuing to make a direct impact with K-8 students in math.
  • As a Lead Tutor, you'll model best practices, support tutor development, and help ensure consistent, high-quality instruction

Requirements

  • Experience tutoring or teaching math to K-8 students, with the ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts
  • Strong math proficiency, with at least a high school diploma or equivalent; a degree in education, math, or a related field is highly preferred
  • Prior leadership or mentoring experience, ideally within an educational or tutoring setting
  • Excellent communication skills to provide clear instruction and supportive feedback to both students and fellow tutors
  • Patience, empathy, and the ability to foster a positive, encouraging learning environment for diverse learners
  • Skilled at adapting instruction to meet different learning styles, needs, and academic levels
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to balance tutoring responsibilities with team support and oversight
  • Confident in leading team check-ins, sharing best practices, and contributing to a collaborative team culture
  • Dependable, professional, and committed to delivering consistent, high-quality instruction
  • Passionate about math education and helping both students and tutors grow and succeed

Nice to have

  • Strong math proficiency, with at least a high school diploma or equivalent

Compensation

  • Career Growth:
  • At Think Zone, your role as a tutor is just the beginning. We're all about growth - for our students and our team. Here is the career path of a tutor:
  • Tutor - Start by making a real difference in students' lives through personalized, 1:1 math support. Gain hands-on experience and build your teaching skills.
  • Assistant Manager - Support the day-to-day operations of the center, help train new team members, and play a key role in ensuring quality and consistency.

Benefits

  • Provide high-quality math tutoring to K-8 students, adapting instruction to meet diverse learning styles and needs
  • Co llaborate with program staff to monitor student progress and address learning challenges
  • Lead Tutor - Step up as a mentor to other tutors, share best practices, and take on added leadership in the learning environment.
  • Learning Center Manager - Take full ownership of a center's success - lead a team, manage performance, and shape an incredible learning experience for students and staff.

Company info

  • Think Zone, a part of the TAL Education Group, is dedicated to helping students in kindergarten through 8th grade build a strong foundation in mathematics.
  • We combine research-based instructional design with engaging, student-centered learning experiences that foster critical thinking, confidence, and a love for math.
  • As part of TAL's global education network, we are committed to using innovation and personalized support to empower young learners and help them reach their full potential.
  • Whom we are looking for:

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