Mathnasium of Richmond Hill North
Position Summary:
The Mathnasium Instructor is responsible for delivering mathematical instruction to students using the Mathnasium Method. The Instructor is committed to providing exceptional customer service through an expert approach that is personal and prescriptive, attending 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. The Mathnasium Instructor is the backbone of Mathnasium’s customer service by delivering exceptional math instruction for students.
The Role:
We are currently accepting Math Instructor applications at our Mathnasium of Richmond Hill North location in 10870 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.
Instructors must be available to teach in-person from our centre location. We are looking specifically for instructors who can commit to long-term work and will have availability to work a minimum of 2 to 5 days per week during our after-school and weekend centre hours currently. This is a part time role with up to 20 hours/week.
Work hours are Mon - Thur from 4pm-8pm and Sat from 10am-2pm.
Unlike private tutoring, we provide all teaching materials. Mathnasium instructors do not need to spend their own time preparing lesson plans and travelling to student homes.
Characteristics:
Math Expert:
Instructors must be passionate about math and have strong skills through Algebra I. Instructors who work with high school students must also excel in math through Algebra II, Trig, and higher math topics. Instructors must be willing to successfully complete training and apply new pedagogy to teach the Mathnasium way.
Engaging:
Instructors must interact well with students and be able to instruct students clearly and concisely. Instructors should be able to inspire students to do well, establish a fun learning environment, and consistently demonstrate enthusiasm in teaching math. Instructors should also be able to build strong relationships with students in order to keep them engaged with work.
Facilitator:
Instructors must move easily from one student to another and be able to keep track of multiple instructional lessons that happen concurrently. Instructors must be able to evaluate and document progress in order to facilitate student learning. Instructors must also be able to correct work and provide students constructive feedback using positive reinforcement techniques that bolster confidence with math.
Professional:
Instructors must interact with parents, students, and co-workers in a friendly but professional manner at all times, and establish a high level of confidence and program value with Mathnasium families. Instructors must also be a role model for students, demonstrating the capabilities and competence that math can bring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach children, following Mathnasium method and processes.
- Inspire confidence in students from Grades 1 to 12.
- Work as part of a team to create a positive and dynamic learning environment.
- Help with centre operations and administration tasks, as required.
Key Qualifications:
- Exceptional math skills and a passion for teaching math to kids.
- Experience teaching/tutoring elementary and/or high school math.
- Engaging approach to teaching and ability to use differentiated techniques.
- Comfortable with technology and demonstrated ability to teach effectively online, as well as face-to-face.
- Ability to teach High school students Calculus, Advanced Functions, and Data Management is an asset.
- Enthusiastic, patient, and caring nature.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoys working with kids.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Reliable, prompt, organized.
Our Learning Centre environment is supportive and encouraging. Applicants should love teaching and be able to motivate students to success.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.50-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3E4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
