Saturday Math Teaching Assistant
Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)
Los Angeles, CAFresher35m agovia LinkedIn
About BEAM
Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) creates pathways for students from low-income, low-access backgrounds to become scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists.
About the Role
Teaching Assistant for BEAM Year-round Saturday Program. This role involves being a role model, guide, and friend to students from low-income and historically marginalized communities with exceptional potential in math. The program runs the BEAM Gateway Program, a series of major-focused enrichment courses in advanced mathematics for 8th-11th grade students in Los Angeles.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise students through enrichment courses in advanced mathematics
- Assist faculty and staff with classroom and program operations
- Run social and community activities for middle school students
- Build a positive social environment for middle and high school students
- Work with students on mathematics, both one-on-one and as a teaching assistant
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong mathematically
- Reliable
- Take initiative
- Charismatic and able to help kids have fun
- Must be at least 18 years old by the beginning of the program
- Authorized to work for an employer in the US. International students able to obtain CPT or OPT are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate students or recent graduates
Details
- Location: Central Los Angeles, specific location TBD
- Hours: Saturdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (average of 6 hours on duty per day)
- Compensation: $19/hour
- Meals: Light breakfast and lunch provided
- Start Date: Tuesday, September 15 (training session Saturday, September 26)
- Program Dates: Saturdays from October 3 through December 12 (with specific dates listed)
- STEM Access Days: Expected work days, day-long workshop events for BEAM students and caregivers.
- Physical Demands: Actively supporting classrooms, carrying laptops, classroom equipment, and supplies, walking, speaking with students. Lifting and carrying classroom materials (up to 25 lbs).