Open Positions

 
 

Assistant Program Director

MMA is seeking an Assistant Program Director to handle administrative operations for our Saturday program as well as Girls’ Adventures in Math. We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who is a strong communicator, excellent team player, and resourceful troubleshooter. The successful candidate will be driven and self-motivated. We would love for the candidate to be in the city  from time to time, but will be open to fully remote positions for the right candidate

We are a growing organization. An ideal candidate will take initiative to assume new areas of responsibilities. In particular, there is an opportunity to grow into the GAIM director role.

Responsibilities

  • Manage MMA and GAIM communications: answer emails, create and maintain group email lists, provide online support for technical issues

  • Communicate with students, parents, coaches, and interested audiences

  • Assist with all administrative tasks related to GAIM and MMA 

  • Collate information on math-related activities like math camps, other competitions, etc. 

  • Update websites and other documents as required

  • Generating newsletters, flyers, and other marketing materials

Qualifications

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented team player with hands-on administrative skills 

  • Ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize 

  • BA degree or equivalent

  • Excellent writing skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Be technically adept to be able to use/learn to use various software programs and tools used by MMA and GAIM 

Nice to have

  • Flexibility to work on-site on some Saturdays during the academic school year, while classes are in session

  • Experience in advanced math education is a plus 

Compensation

Full time position (but we will consider qualified part-time candidates). Compensation will be commensurate with experience and time commitment.

How to apply

Send your résumé and cover letter to careers@mathmaddicts.com.

Assistant Teachers

Math-M-Addicts (MMA) is seeking Assistant Teachers for its Saturday math enrichment program in NYC. A Head Teacher and one or more Assistant Teachers work together to instruct students in grades 5-12 using the teaching methods and curriculum developed by MMA’s founders. The program aims to provide insight into advanced-level math.

After one or more semesters in an Assistant Teacher role, candidates may be invited to become a Head Teacher.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the Head Teacher in leading classes

  • Help maintain student engagement by assisting in discussions

  • Give Head Teacher feedback on which students may need extra help

  • Work with students individually and in small groups

  • Assume Head Teacher responsibilities in his/her absence

  • Meet with MMA founders to review course materials

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A degree in math, science, or engineering

  • Fluency in areas such as combinatorics, number theory, the pigeon-hole principle, graphs, mathematical induction, geometry, and game theory

  • Experience with a math circle or math team is a plus

  • Experience teaching in a collaborative environment is a plus

HOW TO APPLY

The teacher candidacy process is divided into three steps:

  • Submit a resume and cover letter to careers@mathmaddicts.org. Include in your cover letter information about your math background which you feel will help us determine the student group level best matched to your experience

  • (Optional) Visit the program

  • Present solutions to two problems from a former entrance exam to a couple of MMA teachers

Math-M-Addicts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.