Location: Mathnasium of Greenhaven
Pay: $18–20 per hour
Schedule: Part-time; approximately 8–28 hours per week
Typical availability: Sunday 1:00–5:00 p.m. and Monday–Thursday 2:00–8:00 p.m.
The Opportunity
Mathnasium is seeking enthusiastic, mathematically strong instructors who enjoy helping students understand math, build confidence, and discover what they are capable of achieving.
This is an excellent opportunity for high school students, college students, graduates, aspiring educators, and other candidates who want meaningful part-time work in a positive learning environment. Mathnasium provides the curriculum, instructional materials, and paid training needed to become a successful instructor.
You do not need previous tutoring or teaching experience. Successful instructors are confident communicators who are reliable, coachable, encouraging, and comfortable working with students in grades 2–12.
What You Will Do
- Teach students using the Mathnasium Method, approved curriculum, and instructional practices.
- Work with multiple students in an individualized small-group setting.
- Ask guiding questions that help students understand concepts rather than simply giving them answers.
- Help students build mathematics skills, confidence, critical thinking, and positive learning habits.
- Monitor student engagement and adjust your approach with support from center leadership.
- Complete clear and accurate student notes at the end of each session.
- Communicate professionally with students, parents, and teammates.
- Provide occasional online instruction using center-provided systems and materials.
- Maintain appropriate student supervision and immediately report safety or behavioral concerns.
- Help keep instructional areas clean, organized, stocked, and “Ready for the Next Student.”
- Participate in required training, coaching, and continuous professional development.
Required Qualifications
- Strong mathematics proficiency and the ability to successfully complete an untimed, job-related mathematics assessment
- Ability to explain mathematical ideas clearly and patiently
- Confident and professional communication with children, teenagers, parents, and coworkers
- Reliability and the ability to maintain a consistent weekly schedule
- Positive attitude and willingness to receive and apply coaching
- Ability to manage multiple students and priorities in an active learning environment
- Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn Mathnasium’s educational systems
- Ability to follow student-safety, confidentiality, and professional-conduct standards
- Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of Algebra II or a more advanced mathematics course
- Current high school, college, or graduate-level coursework involving mathematics, education, science, engineering, business, or a related subject
- Previous experience working with children or teenagers
- Previous tutoring, teaching, mentoring, coaching, customer-service, or youth-program experience
- Availability for multiple afternoon or evening shifts each week
Previous teaching experience is helpful but not required. We will train candidates who demonstrate strong mathematics, communication, professionalism, and the ability to connect with students.
What We Offer
- Meaningful work helping students build skills and confidence
- Paid training in the Mathnasium Method and instructional practices
- All necessary curriculum and instructional materials
- A positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
- Stable part-time scheduling based on student enrollment, employee availability, and center needs
- Professional development in instruction, communication, leadership, and problem-solving
- Opportunities to advance into Lead Instructor or Assistant Center Director positions based on performance, demonstrated readiness, and business needs
Hiring Process
Qualified applicants will begin with a brief telephone conversation. Candidates selected to continue will complete an untimed, job-related mathematics assessment. Candidates must successfully complete each stage before advancing to an in-person interview.
Please submit a résumé. A short cover letter explaining your interest in mathematics, education, or working with students is welcomed but not required.
Offers of employment are contingent upon applicable background-screening requirements and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Mathnasium provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and mathematics-assessment process. To request an accommodation, contact:
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Please list your consistent availability during the following working hours: Sunday 1:00–5:00 p.m. and Monday–Thursday 2:00–8:00 p.m. Include the earliest time you can arrive and latest time you can work each day.
- Are you able work at least 8 hours a week for at least the next six months?
- We have a Calculus requirement. You need to be taking Calculus in the next term, currently taking it, or have taken it with a grade of B or better (4 or better in the case of AP Calculus)
Ability to Commute:
- Sacramento, CA 95831 (Required)
Work Location: In person
