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 students needs. The Instructor builds students confidence and selfesteem 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 Mathnasiums customer service by delivering exceptional math instruction for students.
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
Correct student work and provide positive constructive feedback
Maintain student attention and reengage distracted students
Manage student behavior to create a positive environment that optimizes learning
Communicate student needs to center leadership and to instructional staff in a team teaching environment
Assist in nonteaching tasks which may include cleaning administrative assistance curriculum preparation or other duties as assigned
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 coworkers 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.