Responsibilities

We are looking for passionate educators who excel at creating academic experiences where students are at the center of “doing the learning”—exploring patterns on the board, debating strategies, and justifying their reasoning to peers. Our ideal candidate has a love for understanding the “why” behind BEAM’s enrichment topics (such as mathematics, programming, and data science) and enjoys guiding students through inquiry and productive struggle toward understanding of the subject.
What our classrooms look like
Our classrooms are student-centered, lively, and discussion-rich, with 15-24 students per class. Students explore patterns, debate conjectures, justify their reasoning, and collaborate on open-ended problems. Teachers guide thinking through purposeful questions, models, and structures that promote productive struggle. Teachers also step in when direct instruction is best called for to move the class forward. We affirm students’ strengths and identities and help them grow as confident, capable problem solvers.
What you will teach at BEAM
BEAM’s enrichment classes allow 8th-11th grade BEAM students to dig deeply into a mathematical topic that they won’t see in school (or where they wouldn’t get time to explore at the same level of depth). They are called “Math Enrichment” to emphasize that these classes are not designed to supplement the math classes students are in, but rather to enrich students’ educational experience and to prepare them for STEM college courses and STEM careers.
When applying, instructors are welcome to express interest in one or more of the following roles; exact assignments will be made by BEAM.
We hire instructors to teach the following experiences:
High School (9th-11th) Majors
BEAM students select a “major” at BEAM that culminates in a capstone project representing a significant piece of work in the field. At this time, the majors we offer are listed below and we seek instructors to teach the courses for those majors.
Deep Thinking in Mathematics: This major explores deeper problem solving and reasoning through the lens of abstract mathematics, providing skills that can transfer to any future STEM pathway. Key topics include number theory, linear algebra, and abstract algebra, with capstone projects ranging from mathematical research to exploring the mathematical underpinnings of AI.
Mathematical Biology (topics may include Epidemiology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, or Cognitive Science): This major focuses on mathematical modeling that will support student success in many future STEM careers. Students will learn how key ideas in biology can be explored and predicted through mathematics, such as disease spread, genetics, and more. Capstone projects may involve work such as analyzing real-world data and its fit with existing models, or taking a published model of disease spread and implementing a simulation to explore how it changes as input parameters change.
Preparation & Review (55%)

Qualification

Classroom ExperienceDemonstrated Content KnowledgeExcitement about mathematicsCommitment to Student-Centered TeachingCommitment to Equity and InclusionCommitment to Motivating StudentsCommitment to Teaching toward “Why”Growth MindsetEffective CommunicationBEAM Classroom ExperienceExpanded Content KnowledgeDevelopmentally Appropriate Pedagogy

Required

We understand that there are many paths to acquiring experience and therefore welcome candidates from diverse and nontraditional backgrounds for this role who have demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to carry out the major duties outlined in this job description.
Classroom Experience: At least 3 years as a primary instructor in schools, enrichment programs, colleges, math circles, or similar settings.
Demonstrated Content Knowledge: Experience with the topics covered in one or more of the courses listed above. Readiness to teach the concepts to students.
Deep Mathematical Problem Solving Skills: Demonstrated experience with proofs, problem solving, and logical reasoning (for math courses), especially at the college level.
Excitement about mathematics: Genuine interest in and excitement for mathematics. Able to share your joy with students.
Commitment to Student-Centered Teaching: Learners take the lead, exploring, questioning, and justifying their reasoning. You understand that productive struggle, collaboration, and inquiry are at the heart of building confident problem-solvers.
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion: You believe that all students deserve the chance to feel successful, and you create a classroom environment where they all have success. You create an inclusive classroom where all students feel valued and capable.
Commitment to Motivating Students: You support students through productive struggle and find ways to make sure all students persist. You know when to push students to do more (those who are bored or coasting) and when to let students take a breather (those who are at capacity already).
Commitment to Teaching toward “Why”: The inclination to move students toward why something works, why something is true, and why learning is a good use of their time.
Growth Mindset: A reflective teaching practice and openness to feedback, with the ability to thoughtfully implement feedback as an opportunity to enhance your practice.
Effective Communication: The ability to connect with students, colleagues, and the broader community in ways that foster understanding, collaboration, and support.

Preferred

BEAM Classroom Experience: Prior experience teaching enrichment courses at any BEAM program or other enrichment courses (math outside the K-12 curriculum).
Expanded Content Knowledge: Experience with multiple courses offered at BEAM.
Developmentally Appropriate Pedagogy: Demonstrated ability to open the doors to college-level problem solving for younger students, either in middle school or in high school.
Why You’ll Love Working Here...
Small classes with 15-24 students that are driven, motivated, and interested in math!
The ability to implement and provide feedback on novel curriculum in advanced math enrichment
Participate in community events and programming that foster student’s access to STEM experiences.
Initial application.

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