About BEAM

The mission of BEAM is to create pathways for students from lowincome and historically marginalized communities to become scientists mathematicians engineers and computer scientists. Led by staff with these same technical backgrounds BEAM believes that pathways to STEM careers are created through community individual support and access to advanced work that typically lies outside most school curricula. We work to directly support students and to transition them to other supportive enrichment programs that enable their future success.

BEAMs model provides continuous support from middle school through college graduation including intense academic summer programs for middle school students (after 6th and 7th grade) weekend classes and mentoring and STEMfocused support through college. Our program includes not just access to learning advanced math but also support finding and applying to other opportunities including support with college admissions and financial aid. In addition to our academic content bringing students into community is a key part of our mission and all of our work is designed to support that goal.

BEAM has grown from a small summer program serving 17 students in the summer of 2011 to a yearround national program serving 420 students at six summer program sites and 600 students in yearround programming in New York City and Los Angeles this school year. In addition our BEAM National pilot program now reaches over 500 elementaryaged students in seven different states working to create a new nationwide pathway modeled on our local work.

With our recent strategic plan our team has committed to transforming the organization from a successful startup to a more mature and scalable organization that can drive change across the country.

About the role

Faculty BEAM Discovery

Picturing our classrooms

At BEAM we strive to create classrooms where students take the lead in doing mathematics. Picture them working in huddles or independently exploring patterns on the board debating strategies and justifying their reasoning to their peers. Our classes feature openended challenges that invite every student no matter their backgroundto jump in explore and grow. Teachers guide the process fostering persistence and helping students make sense of math through inquiry and productive struggle. By affirming students strengths and identities we empower them to see themselves as confident problemsolvers and mathematicians.

The type of math that you will teach

We run four types of courses at BEAM Discovery to help students grow in their mathematical skills and confidence. Each type of class focuses on different areas of mathematics (see below). You will teach a class of one type in the morning and of another type in the afternoon using adaptable lesson materials* provided by BEAM.

Morning Classes

• Logical Reasoning:Through fun puzzles like Sudoku KenKen and liarsandtruthtellers students build their logical reasoning skills. They learn to organize cases work methodically and spot contradictions to find solutions.
• Math Fundamentals: Help students dive into familiar topics like fractions exponents and geometry exploring them with depth and creativity. The goal is to move beyond memorization and uncover the why behind key concepts.

Afternoon Classes

• Creative Problem Solving: Guide students through exciting problems often found in math contests from combinatorics to geometric patterns. This class emphasizes creative approaches and thinking deeply about a specific area of mathematics.
• Applied Mathematics: Introduce students to how math connects to the real world. Topics range from mathematical biology and programming to voting theory and astronomy giving students a taste of how math is used in diverse fields.

*While new faculty use premade lesson materials those who return for a second year have the opportunity to create and teach some of their own classes. Many of our premade courses started as successful BEAM classes designed by returning faculty.

About the role

We are looking for passionate educators who excel at creating classrooms where students are at the center of doing mathexploring patterns on the board debating strategies and justifying their reasoning to peers. Our ideal candidate has a love for understanding the why behind math whether familiar or new and enjoys guiding students through inquiry and productive struggle toward their own understanding and ownership of the subject. You will collaborate with TAs peers and coaches to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. Join us at our day camp BEAM Discovery to inspire students and make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

You will

• Teach once or twice daily adapting premade lesson resources to create engaging and tailored math classes for the middle schoolers in your classroom.
• Spend time as needed to fully understand the math in each lesson.
• Lead one or two daily problemsolving sessions actively engaging in a space where students work on provided problems facilitating independence and modeling how to tackle new challenges.
• Collaborate closely with teaching assistants coaches and other faculty in dedicated collaboration spaces receiving support to help you succeed in diving into the math lesson planning problemsolving sessions and creating engaging classroom experiences.
• Help maintain a positive camp environment by modeling and encouraging camp expectations and routines.
• Contribute to camp life by joining activities sharing meals with students and supervising relays at least three times a week. Attend 12 weekly staff meetings to stay aligned and collaborate with the camp team.
• Attend precamp training and complete wrapup sessions and feedback after camp.

You have

• Classroom Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of experience as the main instructor regularly leading a classroom (e.g. in schools colleges enrichment programs math circles or other). Youve created environments where students engage persist and grow as mathematicians.
• A Commitment to Equity: A dedication to creating inclusive classrooms where all students regardless of their background or prior experience feel valued and capable. You believe in leveraging students diverse strengths identities and perspectives to enrich the learning experience.
• A StudentCentered Teaching Approach where learners take the lead exploring questioning and justifying their reasoning. You understand that productive struggle collaboration and inquiry are at the heart of building confident problemsolvers.
• Familiarity with and/or Excitement for Math/STEM Topics: A solid grasp of middle school math concepts and familiarity with the topics in our classesor the ability and enthusiasm to dive into them with support from peers coaches and premade lesson resources.
• Growth Mindset: A reflective teaching practice and openness to feedback from your coach TAs and peers with the ability to thoughtfully implement feedback as an opportunity to refine and enhance your teaching practice.
• Effective Communication: The ability to connect with students colleagues and the broader community in ways that foster understanding collaboration and support.

Requirements

• Ability to work onsite in the city where the camp is located (NYC or LA). BEAM does not cover room and board for BEAM Discovery programs.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. International graduate students able to obtain CPT or OPT are welcome to apply.

Exceptional candidates will have

• A background in teaching enrichment math or science.
• Experience working with middle school students from historically marginalized communities including Title 1 schools.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a seasonal employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role:

• Frequent sitting talking and listening and occasional walking bending stooping and pulling
• Handle and operate computers tools or controls
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Work in an indoor classroom environment that may not have air conditioning in the summer
• Moderate noise level
• For day camps: travel to and from campus
• For residential roles live in a dormitory at the campus in which the program takes place

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Free lunch every day during camp
• Small classes with 15 students and 23 adults
• Engaging lesson plans with fun puzzles and deep math to inspire students
• Professional development before camp to set you up for success
• A collaborative supportive team of educators and staff
• 24 staff dinners during camp to relax connect and celebrate together

Dont have everything listed under the you have section

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single condition. At BEAM we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging so if youre excited about this role but your experiences dont match exactly to everything in the posting we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other BEAM roles.

Details

Location:

• BEAM Discovery LA will take place at Rise Kohyang Middle School
• BEAM Discovery NYC will take place in a Downtown and Uptown location.

Program dates:

• The LA dates will be June 18 July 29 2025:
• All Staff Precamp Training: June 18 June 20
• Camp: June 23 July 25 (with July 4 holiday)
• Wrapup: July 2829
• The NYC dates will be July 1st August 11th 2025:
• All Staff PreCamp Training: July 13 (with July 4 holiday)
• Camp Dates: July 7 August 7 (camps run Monday through Friday)
• WrapUp: August 811

Staff Precamp and WrapUp Days: These sessions are fullday commitments 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) even if you are working parttime.

Compensation:

• Fulltime positions: $6300 for the duration of the program.
• Parttime positions: $3150. Work either in the morning 9 AM12:30 PM) or afternoon (Noon3:30 PM).

Application Process:

Screening call 30 mins) Project (max 2 hours) Final Interview (max 1 hours) Reference checks & offer!

For more information and the application contact us at For information on working at our residential summer camps check out our BEAM Summer Away postings!

Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

BEAM believes that our staff at all levels and across all roles should represent the backgrounds of the students we serve. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Beyond a commitment to nondiscrimination we strongly encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalized communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BEAM is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individuals race (including traits historically associated with race (including but not limited to hair texture and protected hairstyles such as braids locks and twists) ethnicity religion (including clothing or facial hair worn in accordance with the religious tenets) color sex pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions breastfeeding gender (including actual or perceived sex gender identity and gender expression including a persons actual or perceived genderrelated selfimage appearance behavior expression or other genderrelated characteristic regardless of the sex assigned to that person at birth) sexual orientation sexual and reproductive health decisions national origin immigration or citizenship status status as a veteran 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 an individuals status as having a known relationship or association with a member or members of a protected category or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including recruitment hiring placement compensation promotion discipline and termination.

All personnel decisions will be made in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity and subject only to valid (jobrelated) requirements for employment benefits or promotional opportunities.