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Junior Faculty, BEAM Summer Away

Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY

About BEAM

The mission of BEAM is to create pathways for students from low-income and underserved 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 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.

 

About the role

 

BEAM Summer Away, Junior Faculty 

BEAM Summer Away is a cornerstone of BEAM’s 10-year Pathway Program, providing a residential math experience where students grow as problem solvers, learners, and community members.

As Junior Faculty, you support students in exploring rich mathematical ideas, developing reasoning skills, and building confidence as thinkers and problem solvers.

Learn more about our 10-year program.

 

What Our Classrooms Look Like

Our classrooms are student-centered, lively, and discussion-rich. 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. We affirm students’ strengths and identities and help them grow as confident, capable problem solvers.

The Courses You Will Teach

Junior Faculty design and teach their own courses in one of BEAM’s signature course areas.

  1. Pure Topics

Abstract mathematics, such as:

  • Graph Theory
  • Combinatorics
  • Number Theory
  • Symmetry and Tessellations

Students explore reasoning, proofs, and the fundamental structure of mathematical ideas.

      2. Applied Topics

Math connected to real-world contexts, including:

  • Programming
  • Circuits
  • Voting Theory
  • Biology or Data

Students see how mathematical thinking shapes the world around them.

      3. Strategic Math Thinking

Students build flexible problem-solving strategies through contest-style puzzles, developing casework, pattern recognition, and creativity.

      4. Solving Big Problems

Students collaborate on deep, challenging problems to strengthen stamina, pattern seeking, and introductory proof structures. (Note: This is the only semi-scripted course with specific required problems.)

 

Your Role & Responsibilities

We seek early-career educators and graduate students in mathematics, science, or education who love working with middle schoolers and want to develop their teaching practice in a supportive, hands-on summer program.

Junior Faculty design and teach their own courses with mentorship from Senior Faculty and coaching from BEAM staff. You will be part of a collaborative academic team and a vibrant residential community.

 

Your Responsibilities

Area

You Will...

Instruction & Curriculum

Design and teach student-centered math courses; work with a Senior Faculty mentor to plan and refine your course; prepare lesson plans and materials; adapt lessons to student needs, promote inquiry and productive struggle; incorporate support for multilingual learners.

Classroom Leadership

Establish and maintain norms for inquiry and participation; use calm, restorative redirection; partner with TAs to support engagement, behavior management and transitions.

Collaboration & Mentorship

Meet regularly with your Senior Faculty mentor for support and reflection; participate in coaching cycles (observations, debriefs); collaborate with TAs, Academic Director, and peer faculty during planning.

Student Support

Build strong relationships with students; notice and communicate academic or social-emotional concerns using BEAM protocols; work with leadership to support student well-being.

Community & Camp Life

Support evening activities (free time, independent study, relays) at least five days a week; eat meals with students and colleagues; participate in assigned field trips (hiking, amusement parks); attend staff meetings 2-3 times weekly; Provide emergency coverage for supervising students as needed.

Training & Wrap Up

Attend all pre-camp training and complete onboarding requirements; use BEAM communication tools; participate in end-of-camp wrap-up, feedback, and documentation.

 

The Right Fit: You Have...

  • Curriculum Design Potential: Ideas for student-centered activities where middle schoolers explore, question, and justify reasoning. Excitement to design lessons with mentorship.
  • Classroom Leadership Experience: At least one year of experience leading a classroom or learning environment (e.g., school, enrichment program, math circle, tutoring, undergraduate instruction).
  • Preferred Experience: Worked with middle school and/or high school students.
  • Commitment to Equity: Dedication to building inclusive classrooms that affirm students’ identities and support varied backgrounds, strengths, and needs.
  • Excitement for Math and STEM: Solid understanding of middle school math and enthusiasm for BEAM’s course topics. Familiarity with mathematical proof structures for non-applied courses.
  • Growth Mindset: Openness to mentorship and coaching with the ability to implement feedback thoughtfully and consistently.
  • Clear Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with mentors, peers, TAs, and leadership, and to build strong, trusting relationships with students.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.
    • We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas at this time.
    • International graduate students able to obtain CPT or OPT are welcome to apply.

Exceptional Candidates Will Have...

  • A background in teaching enrichment math or science.
  • Experience working with low-income students or from historically marginalized communities, including Title 1 schools.
  • Experience supporting multilingual learners or students with diverse needs.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Financial & Logistical Support: Room and board is covered by BEAM for the duration of the program, and travel to and from the camp site is covered within BEAM’s approved travel guidelines.
  • Small, Collaborative Environment: Small classes (10-15 students and 2 adults); a collaborative, supportive team of educators and staff.
  • Deep Student Connection: The camp setting allows you to truly get to know the extraordinary people the students are.
  • Professional Growth & Freedom: Professional development before camp to set you up for success; the opportunity to teach exciting math with the freedom to design your own curriculum, set the arc and goals for your class, and explore student ideas deeply.

 

Details & Dates

 

Compensation: $5,900 for the duration of the program.

Locations:

  • BSA CA: Harvey Mudd College
  • BSA NY: Marist College 

Program

Dates

All Staff Pre-camp Training

Camp Session

Wrap-up

BSA CA

June 24 – July 22, 2026

06/24 – 06/27

06/28 – 07/19

07/20 – 07/22

BSA NY

July 1 – July 29, 2026

07/01 – 07/04

07/05 – 07/26

07/27 – 07/29

(Note: Training days require arrival by 3 pm on the travel day.)

 

Application Process:

  1. First Round Interview
  2. Project
  3. Final Interview 
  4. Reference Checks & Offer!

For more information or to apply, please contact us at Bruce@beammath.org.

 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Beyond a commitment to nondiscrimination, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

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All personnel decisions will be made in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity and subject only to valid (job-related) requirements for employment, benefits, or promotional opportunities.

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