{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d91fb0bb114ae80f7e23eaf2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d91fb0bb114ae80f7e23eaf2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d91fb0bb114ae80f7e23eaf2","title":"Math Circle Instructor","description":"Tinker Club Math Circle Instructor\nLocation: Glendale, CA\nPosition Type: Part-Time\nProgram: Tinker Club Math Circles\nGrades: Elementary and Middle School\nCurriculum: Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)\nAbout Tinker Club\nAbout Tinker Club:\nTinker Club is a STEM education organization that helps students develop problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills through hands-on, project-based learning and engaging enrichment programs. To date, we have served more than 7,300 students, helping young learners interested in engineering and STEM become stronger students, confident problem solvers, and creative thinkers. We foster a positive, caring, and supportive environment with a strong team that works together to help every student succeed\nPosition Summary\nTinker Club’s Math Circle program helps strong math students go beyond routine schoolwork through problem solving, mathematical reasoning, and discussion. Using Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), students explore challenging problems, compare strategies, and build confidence as mathematical thinkers.\nWe are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Math Instructor with strong math knowledge and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate can engage students through thoughtful questions, guide them toward solutions, address misconceptions, and encourage them to explain their reasoning.\nKey Responsibilities\nMathematics Instruction\nTeach mathematics using Tinker Club's Math Circle curriculum based primarily on Beast Academy and AoPS.\nTeach students in elementary and middle-school grade levels.\nDevelop students' conceptual understanding rather than focusing only on procedures and memorization.\nPresent challenging mathematical problems appropriate to students' levels.\nGuide students through problems using questions, hints, examples, and discussion.\nEncourage students to explain how and why they reached an answer.\nIntroduce multiple approaches and solution strategies when appropriate.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Mathematics, Education, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.\nAt least 2 years of experience teaching mathematics to elementary and/or middle-school students.\nStrong mathematical problem-solving and reasoning skills.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to explain mathematical concepts clearly and in multiple ways.\nAbility to guide students toward solutions without immediately giving them the answer.\nExperience working with students who are performing at or above grade level.\nUnderstands that the goal is not simply to finish a worksheet, but to develop mathematical thinkers.\nTeaching Demonstration\nCandidates who advance in the hiring process may be asked to complete a 15–20 minute teaching demonstration.\nWe are especially interested in how you respond when a student gives an incorrect answer or uses an unexpected strategy.\nSchedule: Part-time position with class schedules on weekdays 4:00-6:00 pm\nCompensation: $50 to $70/per teaching hour\nCompensation may vary based on qualifications, teaching experience, and demonstrated expertise.\nWhy Join Tinker Club?\nWork in a collaborative environment focused on meaningful learning.\nTeach students who are genuinely interested in mathematics.\nUse engaging and challenging mathematics rather than repetitive worksheets.\nHelp students develop mathematical reasoning and communication skills.\nBe part of a growing STEM and enrichment education organization.\nHow to Apply\nPlease submit the followings via email to info@tinkerclub.us\nResume\nBrief description of your mathematics teaching experience to students performing well at school, with examples of experience with advanced, gifted, enrichment, or competition mathematics, if applicable\nSelected candidates may be invited for an interview and teaching demonstration.\nTinker Club is committed to creating an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to think deeply, communicate their ideas, and develop confidence in their mathematical abilities.\nPay: $40.00 - $70.00 per hour\nBenefits:\nFlexible schedule\nReferral program\nRetirement plan\nWork Location: In person","company":"Tinkerclub","rawCompany":"tinkerclub","city":"Glendale","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-12T13:51:57.945Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-3099.00","title":"Teachers and Instructors, All Other","slug":"teachers-and-instructors-all-other"},{"code":"25-2022.00","title":"Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education","slug":"middle-school-teachers-except-special-and-career-technical-education"},{"code":"25-2031.00","title":"Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education","slug":"secondary-school-teachers-except-special-and-career-technical-education"}],"industries":[{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Math Circle Instructor","description":"Tinker Club Math Circle Instructor\nLocation: Glendale, CA\nPosition Type: Part-Time\nProgram: Tinker Club Math Circles\nGrades: Elementary and Middle School\nCurriculum: Beast Academy and Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)\nAbout Tinker Club\nAbout Tinker Club:\nTinker Club is a STEM education organization that helps students develop problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills through hands-on, project-based learning and engaging enrichment programs. 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