Part-Time After School Math Educator (Hybrid)

About BEAM

Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) creates pathways for students from low-income low-access backgrounds to become scientists mathematicians engineers and computer scientists.

We provide BEAM students the same access to high-quality preparation in STEM as their more affluent peers and we invest deeply in our students success with programming from middle school through college graduation focused on joyous exciting and rigorous mathematics building vibrant communities and supporting students in key life transitions such as college admissions and financial aid.

BEAM has grown from a small summer program serving 17 students in the summer of 2011 to a year-round national program serving 450 students at six summer program sites and 600 students in year-round programming in New York City and Los Angeles this school addition our BEAM National pilot program now reaches around 1000 elementary-aged students in seven different states working to create a new nationwide pathway modeled on our local work. Weve seen our students successes first-hand and its backed by data: a quasi-experimental study found that students who attended our 7th grade summer program were 1.3X as likely to declare a STEM major as a matched comparison group.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Were launching a pilot after-school math program for 4th graders in NYC and LA and were looking for educators who genuinely enjoy a good logic puzzle.

This isnt about test prep. Its about creating a space where 10-year-olds can dive into messy math and develop the deep reasoning skills theyll need for the long haul. We provide the curriculum but as a pilot instructor you are a key partner in building the program. Youll lead weekly sessions observe how students grapple with the material and then meet with our team to help us refine the activities based on what actually happens in your classroom.

We want to work with people who respect how kids think and are committed to making high-level math accessible to students who have traditionally been excluded from it. If youre someone who loves solving tricky problems and wants to help students realize their own mathematical potential wed love to have your perspective on the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• After-school educators will be assigned 2-3 schools in either NYC or LA. Educators are responsible for leading club sessions once a week per school for the duration of the school-year. Club sessions will be approximately 90 minutes long; the length will be determined by the individual school schedules.
  • Club capacity is set to a minimum 5 students and maximum 18 students; students must be on grade level in Math and ELA and commit to 80% attendance to the club
• Attend monthly training focused on concrete pedagogy skills.

Monitoring student engagement and progress (20%)

• Tracking weekly student attendance and following up on repeated absences.
• Tracking and assessing student work for mathematical progress.
• Writing evaluations of students that encompass their interest and growth.
• Administering student surveys.

Contributing to developing the pilot program (30%)

• Contributing and testing activity lesson and/or game ideas to support ongoing curriculum development.
• Weekly debrief meetings with the other educators in the program to assess student engagement and make necessary adaptations to upcoming club sessions.
• Providing ongoing feedback about the curriculum materials and other elements of the program to support the pilot effort.

We understand that there are many paths to acquiring experience and therefore welcome candidates from diverse and nontraditional backgrounds for this role who have demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to carry out the major duties outlined in this job description.

Math Teaching Experience: At least two (2) years of teaching math preferably as the main instructor regularly leading a classroom. Some experience must be with students in 3rd-7th grade.

• Commitment to Equity and Student-Centered Teaching: 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 problem-solvers and you create an inclusive classroom where all students feel valued and capable.
• Growth Mindset: A reflective teaching practice and openness to feedback with the ability to thoughtfully implement feedback as an opportunity to enhance your practice.
• Effective Communication and Collaboration: The ability to connect with students and colleagues in ways that foster understanding collaboration and support.
• Passion for logic puzzles and problem solving.
• Strong understanding of and ability to break down math concepts up through Algebra 1.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt during a pilot year of a program.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.

Exceptional Candidates Will Also Have Experience:

• Working with students from low-income or historically marginalized communities.
• Supporting multilingual learners.
• Developing math curriculum and/or assessments.

We will be assigning schools to educators based on location and schedule. Please review the locations below to ensure you would be comfortable commuting to at least two schools in your city:

• New York City
• West Harlem near City College (2 schools)
• East Harlem between 97th and 110th st
• Crown Heights near Utica Ave
• Canarsie near the Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy L station
• Prospect Lefferts Gardens
• Los Angeles
• Boyle Heights south of Whittier Blvd (2 schools)
• East LA (2 schools)
• Florence-Graham (2 schools)
• Northeast Compton
• South Gate
• Vermont Square
• Vermont Knolls

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

• Constant (50%) sitting/standing
• Frequent (26-50%) walking/bending

PAY & SCHEDULE

Availability needed Monday - Friday during after school hours (1:30 - 5:30 pm) for approximately 8-12 hours per week. Specific schedule will be based on assigned school(s) dismissal time.

Pay is $40/hour

APPLICATION PROCESS

• The initial step is to submit your application including resume and responses to a few short application questions via our online portal. When your application is complete we will follow up with next steps
• Next steps in our process will include a short 30-minute phone interview and/or sample projects so we can get to know you and you can show us your work. We believe in the importance of demonstrated ability and providing opportunities that allow candidates to demonstrate their relevant skills for the role throughout our process. The final step of our process is a final interview with the team and reference checks as well as pre-employment (TB testing fingerprinting and background checks).
• We believe strongly in communication and the spirit of that collaborative atmosphere we strongly encourage you to ask questions about the position! You can contact .
• This position has an anticipated start date of August 3 2026.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Beyond a commitment to nondiscrimination we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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 gender-related self-image appearance behavior expression or other gender-related 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 (job-related) requirements for employment benefits or promotional opportunities.