Math Instructor (Part-Time Math Tutor) – Altadena
$18-20/hr | Flexible Afternoons & Saturdays | Paid Training
Love math? Make it click for kids and have fun doing it.
At Mathnasium of Altadena, we help K–12 students go from “I’m bad at math” to “I got this!” We’re looking for upbeat, math-loving instructors to join a team that cheers for every “aha” moment, laughs a lot and sees students grow week by week.
Why you’ll love working here
- Make a real impact. You’ll see students’ confidence and grades climb, and families notice.
- A fun, supportive team. You’ll be part of an energetic crew that collaborates, celebrates wins and has your back.
- A flexible schedule. Shifts fit around your classes or other commitments: weekday afternoons [3–7pm] and Saturdays, [6–20] hrs/week.
- No homework for you. There’s no lesson planning or grading at home. When your shift ends, you’re done.
- Paid training. We’ll teach you the Mathnasium Method, so you don’t need teaching experience.
- Resume-building experience. This is great for future teachers and pre-med, STEM and grad-school applicants.
- Room to grow. Strong instructors can move into Lead Instructor and leadership roles.
- Be part of the community. Help Altadena kids thrive as our community rebuilds.
What you’ll do
- Work with small groups of students, moving from table to table to answer questions and check work
- Explain concepts clearly and keep students motivated with encouragement and positive feedback
- Track student progress and share updates with the team
- Keep the learning space positive, focused and fun
- Pitch in with day-to-day center tasks as a team
You’ll thrive here if you
- Are strong in math through Algebra I (Algebra II, Trig or Calculus is a plus for working with high schoolers)
- Have a warm personality and a good sense of humor, and enjoy working with kids
- Are reliable and can commit to a consistent weekly schedule
- Are a high school senior, college student, teacher, retiree or career-changer. Everyone’s welcome!
Work schedule
- Weekend availability
- Other
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Paid training