Volunteer

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