Math Teacher, Cambridge Math Circle

Part-time

Location: On-site throughout Cambridge, MA and/or Online

 

The Cambridge Math Circle (CMC) seeks instructors for our classes for grades 1-9 on Saturdays and/or throughout the week. This position supports CMC’s student-centered, alternative math enrichment programming by promoting resourcefulness, strengthening students’ logic skills, and providing opportunities for creative problem-solving inside the classroom and out.

The Math Teacher creates a positive, nurturing environment for CMC students while building cooperative relationships with their parents and/or caregivers. Under the supervision of CMC’s Executive Director (Nataliya Yufa), the Math Teacher is responsible for assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of math lessons and in-class activities. The Math Teacher is expected to attend all classes to which they are assigned.

This is a part-time position with variable hours and locations. Depending on the Math Teacher’s preferences and availability, they may teach the following classes:

 

• Saturday Math Circle classes

  • Weekly

  • In-person at Harvard University

  • Schedule linked here

• Lunch/after-school classes

  • Weekly

  • In-person at various locations in Cambridge/Boston

  • Variable hours between 10:30am to 5pm

• CMC Preparatory Math classes

  • Weekly, typically on evenings from M-Th

  • Online over Zoom

  • Schedule linked here

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Compensation: $20-40 hourly, commensurate with experience. Volunteer opportunities are also available. Please note that teachers seeking a paid position must be eligible to work in the US.

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Exceptionally qualified high school students may apply. Qualified high school students will usually begin in an assistant capacity, with teaching assistant rates beginning at $15/hr.

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The Math Teacher should be passionate and knowledgeable about mathematics and other STEM-related subjects. They should be excited and energized by math and problem-solving and eager to encourage students to develop the same love for math. They should be well-equipped to create a positive learning environment that serves all students, particularly those from CMC’s target demographics: students from marginalized communities who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics or a similar STEM field. If your degree is not in mathematics, you must demonstrate competence in math as part of, or in addition to, your degree.
  *Students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in mathematics or another STEM-related field may also apply*
  *Exceptionally qualified high school students may also apply, per the note above*

• Knowledge and passion for general mathematics, emphasizing logic and creative problem-solving

• Experience teaching and/or mentoring students 6-15 years old, preferably in STEM-related subjects

• Experience working with individuals from diverse populations and backgrounds, particularly children from marginalized communities

• Strong skills in stress management and self-regulation, with a consistent positive attitude and professional demeanor

• Competence in basic computer skills, including Zoom and Google Suite; must be able to facilitate Zoom meetings, manage the chat, and troubleshoot technical issues while simultaneously teaching a class

• Wholeheartedly supports CMC’s mission to provide math enrichment to all children–especially those traditionally underrepresented in STEM–by emphasizing critical thinking and logic skills

• CORI background check required

• All paid contractors must be eligible to work in the US

 

Work Environment:

This role requires the ability to: walk and stand for long periods, climb several flights of stairs repeatedly throughout the day, and teach and supervise in areas with lots of loud noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job functions.

 

About CMC’s Classes

CMC’s classes are designed to provide fun, recreational math enrichment activities that stimulate all students’ growth. Our in-person Math Circle classes use CMC’s unique approach, developed by our founders, Mira Bernstein and Nataliya Yufa. We teach math by allowing students to explore complex, beautiful math that they don’t typically encounter in school by playing games, solving puzzles, participating in building challenges, and other activities. CMC’s online Preparatory Math classes use material from Beast Academy and The Art of Problem Solving to reinforce and preview the school math curriculum, with the support of CMC teachers.

As with all CMC programs, our staff and Executive Director have made special effort to develop academically appropriate and challenging activities that engage and excite all of our students. Our program also supports students’ long-term social and emotional wellbeing by providing them a safe, inclusive space to interact with other like-minded children.​

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The Cambridge Math Circle is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.