Lead Math Instructor

Who We Are:

Across North America and all over the world, Mathnasium Learning Centers are committed to teaching children math so that they understand it, master it, and love it.

Our world-class curriculum is built upon the Mathnasium Method— the result of decades of hands-on instruction and development — and has changed the lives of children since 2002. 

Why Work with Us:

At Mathnasium, we’re passionate about both our students and our employees! 

We set ourselves apart by providing our Educators with:  

• A rewarding opportunity to transform the lives of 1st-12th-grade students
• Consistent, part-time hours after school and on weekends
• A fun, supportive, and encouraging work culture
• Opportunities for advancement
• Continuous training on effective teaching methodologies
• All necessary curriculum and instructional tools

If you are driven, motivated, and eager to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Position Summary:

The Mathnasium Lead Instructor is responsible for leading the instructional floor, directing Instructors to ensure all students receive appropriate attention, coaching Instructors on how to improve their instructional abilities and their use of the Mathnasium method, as well as providing exceptional instruction to students. Lead Instructors are capable of effectively balancing leadership and instructional responsibilities. The Lead Instructor is committed to providing exceptional customer service through an expert approach that is personal and prescriptive, ensuring students make progress on their binder work, attend to each student’s needs, and coaches instructors on how to develop an expert approach. They assist with administrative tasks such as creating binders, reordering workout plans, and logging student progress. They build students’ confidence and self-esteem.

Additionally, the Lead Instructor builds the Instructor’s confidence and self-esteem through successful coaching interaction. The Lead Instructors are the instructional floor leaders of the Mathnasium center team and are responsible for the successful facilitation of team teaching. They assist with sales tasks such as making care calls when assigned and provide support at events. They support the Center Director in operating the day-to-day functions of a center and assume responsibility for the center’s needs when the Center Director or Assistant Director is not available.

Job Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Lead the instructional floor by facilitating the Team Teaching environment.
• Lead Instructors throughout the workday to ensure all students receive proper attention.
• Manage the center environment and resolve escalated student progress and behavioral issues.
• Take accountability of and ensure students are progressing through their session’s workout plan and Mathnasium Hour.
• Take accountability of the formal check-in and check-out process ensuring all students get situated appropriately when entering the center by setting session goals.
• Take accountability of all students completing reflective learning by reflecting on session goals during the checked-out process.
• Coach and motivate Instructors to become better Instructors and help them master how to use the Mathnasium Method to help students learn math.
• Communicate with instructors and make daily schedules.
• Support the Center Director and Assistant Center Director by communicating daily instructional updates and observations.
• Attend to operational needs such as verifying attendance, binder completion, and lesson plan progress.

Instruction:

• Teach through Mathnasium methodology and terminology, using prescribed teaching practices.
• Ensure Instructors are delivering instruction using the Mathnasium Method, terminology, and methodology. 
• Interact with and motivate students during the instructional session.
• Evaluate and document student progress.
• Communicate student needs to the superiors.
• Assist in non-teaching tasks, which may include cleaning, administrative assistance, curriculum preparation, or other duties as assigned.
• Administer, score, and record student assessments as needed to track progress and modify learning plans.
• Assist in non-teaching tasks such as administrative support, data entry for student progress, and preparation of instructional materials.

Parent and Communication Support:

• Attend and participate in parent calls or care calls when delegated by the Center Director or Assistant Center Director.
• Assist in scheduling, conducting, or following up on parent progress meetings.
• Support communication about student progress, assessment results, and student behavior.
• Provide feedback from the instructional floor to the leadership team to ensure consistent parent updates.

Assessment and Student Tracking:

• Administer and evaluate initial, progress, and post-assessments to determine learning gaps and mastery.
• Track student progress through workout plans, mastery checks, and assessments.
• Communicate results with the leadership team to update learning plans and make adjustments.
• Ensure all assessment data is accurately entered into the system.

Lead Instructor Characteristics:

*In addition to characteristics of an excellent Mathnasium Instructor, Mathnasium Lead Instructors possess the following:

Instructional Floor Facilitators:

Lead Instructors must be able to effectively facilitate Mathnasium’s Team-Teaching environment on the instructional floor. Lead Instructors must to always keep awareness of the instructional floor and direct Instructors to assist students needing attention. The lead instructor should have proactive communication and engage in parent updates and internal coordination to keep the center running smoothly.

All applicants will be required to take a math literacy test to demonstrate math proficiency, provide work authorization, and pass a background check. 

Mathnasium locations are independently owned and operated by franchisees of Mathnasium Center Licensing, LLC ("Mathnasium"). Franchisees are independent business people and not employed by Mathnasium. Thus, each franchisee and each franchisee center is unique and the franchisee is alone responsible for all employment matters in their center. If you are hired to work at a center, the franchisee will be your employer, not Mathnasium. 

The Mathnasium Mission
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it.
Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
Mathnasium makes math make sense, building children's confidence and a deep understanding and lifelong love of mathematics. With more than 1,000 locations on four continents, our franchised and company-owned learning centers provide tutoring from pre-K through high school.
The Mathnasium Method increases a child's math competency and improves their lives by opening the doors to higher education, greater career opportunities, and a better future. It is in that sense that we aim to change the world ... one child at a time.
Our teaching method, the Mathnasium Method, is the life’s work of Larry Martinek, Mathnasium’s Chief Instructional Officer and a teacher and math teaching consultant in the Los Angeles area for more than 35 years. The Mathnasium Method uses a time-tested, customized program which stems from a unique assessment to identify what students need to improve their math skills. We offer personalized instruction, proprietary worksheets, and games to build Number Sense and provide a fun and supportive environment in which children can learn and practice math.

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