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. 

Instructor Role

·         Teach through Mathnasium methodology and terminology, using prescribed teaching practices.

·         Actively encourage, motivate, and engage with students during the instructional session.

·         Evaluate and document student progress.

·         Maintain student attention and re-engage distracted students.

·         Assist in non-teaching tasks, which may include cleaning, administrative assistance, curriculum preparation, or other duties as assigned.

Instructor Characteristics

Math Expert 
 Instructors must be passionate about math and have strong skills through Algebra I.  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.

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 be able 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 be a role model for students, demonstrating the capabilities and competence that math can bring. 

Tasks Performed

·         Teach mathematical concepts to students.

·         Utilize multiple instruction methodologies such as team teaching.

·         Actively search the room to respond to students, and address any concerns.

·         Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students.

·         Monitor student behavior and intervene when appropriate to 

·         Provide excellent customer service

·         Grade student assignments to provide feedback to students.

·         Works with team members to ensure all students in the center have their instruction needs met.

·         Monitor and assess current self-performance to make improvements; take corrective actions in order to become a better instructor.

·         Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs 

·         Participate in training and development sessions to improve instruction practices or learn new instruction techniques.

·         Flag, mark, write notes, and keep students’ binders organized.

·         Combine pieces of information about a student to effectively teach mathematical concepts.

·         Verbally check-in with students at the beginning  of their session.

·         Clean center tables, chairs, bathroom, trash, and/or other center areas as directed.

·         Communicate clearly to convey information effectively to team members

·         Prepare students to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

·         Verbally check-in with students when they arrive at the center.