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Launch provides toddlers through tweens with inspiring math instruction and STEM-based camps and workshops.

The company is hiring part-time afterschool Math Enrichment Instructors (Tutors) to teach at its Manhattan location on the Upper West Side. Launch Learning K-8 Math is an individualized program offering K to 8th grade students semi-private math instruction presented in a fun, engaging way. Launch Learning's student-to-instructor ratio is superb at no more than 2:1 (but even lower at most times).

As a Launch Math Enrichment Instructor you are expected to:

• Provide top quality math instruction utilizing the Launch Learning methods in a semi-private setting

• Enthusiastically engage students during instructional sessions

• Help students gain confidence in their ability to learn and succeed

• Consistently monitor and asses students' progress

• Maintain regular communications with Launch Learning K-8 Program Coordinator

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of math concepts for grades K through 8th grade

• Strong desire to teach children

• Personable, friendly, reliable and communicative

• Previous experience working with students as a tutor or in a similar capacity

• A relatively flexible schedule and the ability to commit to servicing students for a full academic year

• Most important, the belief that every student can learn and love math and science

Benefits

• All curriculum and materials are provided (you do not need to create lesson plans)

• Flexible schedule

• Part time position (weekday afternoons)

• Center location: Upper West Side (Amsterdam Ave and 81st St)

• The position pays $17 per hour