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Saturday Teacher

New York

About BEAM

The mission of BEAM is to create pathways for students from low-income and historically marginalized communities to become scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists. Led by staff with these same technical backgrounds, BEAM believes that pathways to STEM careers are created through community, individual support, and access to advanced work that typically lies outside most school curricula. We work to directly support students and to transition them to other supportive enrichment programs that enable their future success.

BEAM's model provides continuous support from middle school through college graduation, including intense academic summer programs for middle school students (after 6th and 7th grade), weekend classes and mentoring, and STEM-focused support through college. Our program includes not just access to learning advanced math but also support finding and applying to other opportunities, including support with college admissions and financial aid. In addition to our academic content, bringing students into community is a key part of our mission and all of our work is designed to support that goal.

BEAM has grown from a small summer program serving 17 students in the summer of 2011 to a year-round, national program, serving 420+ students at six summer program sites and 600+ students in year-round programming in New York City and Los Angeles this school year. In addition, our BEAM National pilot program now reaches over 500 elementary-aged students in seven different states, working to create a new nationwide pathway modeled on our local work.

With our recent strategic plan, our team has committed to transforming the organization from a successful startup to a more mature and scalable organization that can drive change across the country.

Saturday Teacher 2025

About the role 

Join us by teaching in our Saturday Classes Program to support young mathematicians during their 10-year journey with BEAM, in the Pathway Program. We are looking for passionate educators who excel at creating classrooms 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 math (or Python programming), whether familiar or new, and enjoys guiding students through inquiry and productive struggle toward their own understanding and ownership of the subject. 

 

What you will teach at BEAM Saturdays classes

Based on the content goals, our classes can be classified in different categories. Saturday teachers have the choice to teach one or more of the categories below and should indicate their preference during the application process.

  • Math Fundamentals classes - Algebra 1: Dive into key algebra topics like linear equations, exponential functions, and/or quadratics, exploring them through creative contexts like finance, math competitions, or real-world problems. The goal of this course is to support 8th grade students taking pre-algebra and algebra classes in their regular school time as they prepare for the NY Regents exam. 
    • Algebra classes have a set course outline defined by BEAM with some pre-made lesson plans and resources. Instructors will need to internalize materials and do some planning, including creating additional materials / activities and adapting resources for their particular class needs. 
  • Enrichment classes: these classes allow 8th-12th grade BEAM students to dig deeply into a mathematical topic that they won’t see in school (or a topic where room to explore deeper is left). 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 towards a career in STEM.
    • Math Pure Topics: explore abstract concepts like graph theory, number theory, combinatorics, tessellations, symmetries, math proofs and many more subjects. These classes focus on reasoning, proofs, and logical thinking, expanding students’ understanding of what math can be. In a Deep Math & Proofs course, for example, students should write a novel, complete proof or analyze a system to give a complete description of that system. 
    • Math Applied Topics connect math to real-world contexts, such as programming, circuits, voting theory or data patterns. These classes show how math can be used to explain and solve practical problems, helping students see its relevance in everyday life.
    • Intro to Python Programming : Students should understand the basics of Python and its applications via hands-on projects that promote critical thinking, problem solving and collaborating skills. No prior programming experience should be required from students.
    • NOTE: Instructors will propose and design a class on the topic of their choice including creating a course outline for 9 weeks, student materials and performance tasks. BEAM staff will review course plans and provide feedback. 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and teach engaging math or intro to Python courses for middle and high school students. Prepare class materials that allow students to do mathematics (rather than hear about mathematics). Continuously tailor and adapt your curriculum based on students’ needs in order to foster their engagement and understanding of the topics. 
  • Engage with BEAM through meetings and check-in during the semester: Participate in onboarding and curriculum sessions (2-4 paid hours per semester) to align on BEAM’s expectations and goals, attend check-ins to share classroom data and insights that support student growth. Maintain consistent communication with BEAM staff by email, text and/or phone calls.
  • Help build a supportive community by fostering positive relationships with students, supporting their learning, engagement and love of math/STEM. Instructors are encouraged to eat lunch with students. 
  • Evaluation and Feedback: Instructors are responsible for providing regular feedback to students throughout the program including at least one performance task per semester that needs to be reviewed and approved by BEAM staff. This includes developing their own tools or methods to understand each student's progress, offering constructive feedback to reinforce strengths, and guiding improvement where needed. At the end of the program, faculty will write personalized feedback to each student that showcases their achievements and areas for future growth.

 

Qualifications: 

  • Classroom Experience: At least 2 years of teaching math or equivalent STEM related career experience, preferably as the main instructor regularly leading a classroom (e.g., in schools, colleges, enrichment programs or other). 
  • Familiarity with and/or Excitement for Math/STEM Topics: A solid grasp of middle and high school math concepts or the ability and enthusiasm to dive into them.
  • A Commitment to Equity and A Student-Centered Teaching Approach where 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 and you create an inclusive classroom where all students, regardless of their background or prior experience, feel valued and capable.
  • Growth Mindset: A reflective teaching practice and openness to feedback from your TAs, and peers, with the ability to thoughtfully implement feedback as an opportunity to refine and enhance your teaching practice.
  • Effective Communication: The ability to connect with students, colleagues, and the broader community in ways that foster understanding, collaboration, and support.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

Why You’ll Love Working Here…

  • Free lunch on Saturdays
  • Small classes with 10-18 students that are interested in math!

 

Details (Spring 2025)

Location: Professional Children’s School, 132 West 60th St., NY (near Columbus Circle)

Program dates:

February 1st

February 8th

February 15th

March 1st

March 8th

March 15th

March 29th

April 5th

April 12th

 

There are two time blocks for classes. The morning block is 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, and the afternoon block is 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Instructors may be hired for one or the other or both.

 

Salary: $90 per hour for teaching time and $45 per hour for meeting time with BEAM staff.

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