Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)

Part Time Saturday Enrichment Instructor (Los Angeles)

Los Angeles · Staff+ · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago

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About the role

We are looking for passionate educators who excel at creating academic experiences where students are at the center of "doing the learning"-exploring patterns on the board, debating strategies, and justifying their reasoning to peers.
Our ideal candidate has a love for understanding the "why" behind BEAM's enrichment topics (such as mathematics, programming, and data science) and enjoys guiding students through inquiry and productive struggle toward understanding of the subject.
Our classrooms are student-centered, lively, and discussion-rich.

Review coursework designed by BEAM
Faculty also support the administration of surveys and evaluations from our Research & Evaluations department.
Support overall program design and growth through periodic stepbacks (3 hours): Participate with BEAM's overall staff team in reflection on the program beyond the curriculum.
Review coursework designed by BEAM; prepare lesson plans for your current roster (6 hours/week, 8 weeks).
This major focuses on mathematical modeling that will support student success in many future STEM careers.
You believe that all students deserve the chance to feel successful, and you create a classroom environment where they all have success.
You create an inclusive classroom where all students feel valued and capable.

Classroom Experience: At least 3 years as a primary instructor in schools, enrichment programs, colleges, math circles, or similar settings.
Demonstrated Content Knowledge: Experience with the topics covered in one or more of the courses listed above.
You know when to push students to do more (those who are bored or coasting) and when to let students take a breather (those who are at capacity already).
Expanding on students' prior experience with BEAM, this course teaches problem solving and reasoning, with a focus on the role of proof in mathematical reasoning.
Experience with the topics covered in one or more of the courses listed above.

BEAM Classroom Experience: Prior experience teaching enrichment courses at any BEAM program or other enrichment courses (math outside the K-12 curriculum).
Expanded Content Knowledge: Experience with multiple courses offered at BEAM.
Developmentally Appropriate Pedagogy: Demonstrated ability to open the doors to college-level problem solving for younger students, either in middle school or in high school.
Why You'll Love Working Here…
Small classes with 8-16 students that are driven, motivated, and interested in math!
Participate in community events and programming that foster student's access to STEM experiences.
Initial application.
First Round Interview

Excitement about mathematics: Genuine interest in and excitement for mathematics. Able to share your joy with students.
High School (9th-11th) Majors

Help build a supportive community (ongoing!): Foster positive relationships with students, teaching assistants (TAs), and BEAM staff in support of student learning, engagement, and love of math/STEM.

This listing is sourced directly from Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.