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LAYIQ - Teaching Assistant for BEAM Entry Points After-School Math Club at Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)

During BEAM’s Entry Points club, you’ll support a lead instructor and a group of 12-18 fourth graders as they tackle logic puzzles, math games, and challenge problems. Our club staff are supported by a full-time team who manage our school partnerships and provide curriculum materials. This is our pilot year, and we are actively refining the program based on what actually happens in the classroom.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Assist the lead club instructor with classroom management and implementing curriculum.
Step into a mentorship role, building relationships with students and supporting their growth to develop a positive club environment for elementary students.
Supervise students during club while the lead instructor pulls students aside for one-on-one or small group conversations and vice versa.
Work with students on mathematics, both one-on-one and as a teaching assistant.
Support student safety during club and the transitions before and after club.
Provide feedback on clubs to Entry Points full-time staff.
Who You Are: Teaching assistants must have experience with elementary-aged children in a group setting
, be reliable, and take initiative. They should be able to balance helping the kids have fun while ensuring students meet behavior expectations. Ideally, our TAs will also be able to relate to our students and build positive connections through shared lived experiences.
All teaching assistants must be at least 18 years old by the beginning of the program
. In addition, applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the US
. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. International students able to obtain CPT or OPT are welcome to apply.
Exceptional candidates will also have: Strong conceptual understanding of 4-8th grade math, especially fractions and integer operations.
Experience with math competitions and logic puzzles/games
Prior experience with BEAM, either as a student or staff
Classroom management skills
Flexibility to go to at least 3 of our schools as needed
APPLICATION PROCESS
Our process, as described below, has approximately two stages and we anticipate the process lasting about 4-6 weeks in total with someone starting in the role as soon as possible, although we are flexible with the specific date.
The initial step is to submit your application, including resumé and responses to a few short application questions, via our online portal. When your application is complete, we will follow up with next steps.
Next steps in our process will include a 45-minute virtual interview and reference checks.
We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation
Constant (50%+) sitting/standing
Frequent (26-50%) walking/bending
PAY & SCHEDULE
The hourly pay for this role is $19/hour.
Club times/locations: note that time ranges include a buffer before and after club for setup, dismissal, and cleanup. Actual club durations are between 90-120 minutes, depending on location.
You must be able to commute to one Tuesday location and one Wednesday location.
Tuesdays 3:00-5:30pm, 1077 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Tuesdays 3:00-6:00pm, 188 Rochester Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Wednesdays 3:15-5:45pm, 625 W 133rd St, New York, NY 10027
Wednesdays 1:30-4:00pm, 655 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
In addition to hours worked in-person at schools, you will also be asked to provide feedback on clubs in virtual debrief meetings and/or in writing. The total estimated hours per week is 6-7 hours
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
BEAM is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race (including traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), ethnicity, religion (including clothing or facial hair worn in accordance with the religious tenets), color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, gender (including actual or perceived sex, gender identity, and gender expression including a person’s actual or perceived gender-related self-image, appearance, behavior, expression, or other gender-related characteristic, regardless of the sex assigned to that person at birth), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran, active military service member, or uniform service member, marital or partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, age (18 or older), predisposing genetic characteristics, disability, creed, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, unemployment status, salary history, credit history, an individual’s status as having a known relationship or association with a member or members of a protected category, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.
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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