Lead Math Tutor at Think Academy

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

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Education, TutoringIndustries

Requirements

Strong math proficiency, with at least a high school diploma or equivalent; a degree in education, math, or a related field is highly preferred
Experience tutoring or teaching math to K–8 students, with the ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts
Prior leadership or mentoring experience, ideally within an educational or tutoring setting
Excellent communication skills to provide clear instruction and supportive feedback to both students and fellow tutors
Patience, empathy, and the ability to foster a positive, encouraging learning environment for diverse learners
Skilled at adapting instruction to meet different learning styles, needs, and academic levels
Strong organizational and time-management skills to balance tutoring responsibilities with team support and oversight
Confident in leading team check-ins, sharing best practices, and contributing to a collaborative team culture
Dependable, professional, and committed to delivering consistent, high-quality instruction
Passionate about math education and helping both students and tutors grow and succeed
Available to work 4-6 hours per day, three times per week, with a strong preference for weekend availability

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality math tutoring to K–8 students, adapting instruction to meet diverse learning styles and needs
Support and mentor a team of tutors, offering guidance, feedback, and resources to help them grow professionally
Observe tutoring sessions and provide constructive feedback to ensure consistent, effective instruction
Lead training sessions or check-ins to reinforce best practices and share strategies for student success
Act as a point of contact for tutor questions, concerns, and day-to-day support
Collaborate with program staff to monitor student progress and address learning challenges
Model professionalism and positive communication, setting the tone for a collaborative, student-centered culture

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Math TutoringK-8 MathematicsTutor MentoringInstructional FeedbackTraining SessionsStudent Progress MonitoringCurriculum AdaptationCritical ThinkingLearning Styles Adaptation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or in-office?

The position is in-office at 1072 S De Anza Blvd, A103, San Jose, California, United States.

What are the required qualifications for the Lead Math Tutor role?

Candidates need strong math proficiency with at least a high school diploma (degree in education, math, or related field preferred), experience tutoring or teaching math to K–8 students, prior leadership or mentoring experience, excellent communication skills, patience, empathy, adaptability to diverse learning styles, strong organizational skills, and passion for math education.

What is the time commitment for this job?

This is a part-time position requiring 10-20 hours per week.

What does the company culture emphasize?

The company fosters a collaborative, student-centered culture focused on research-based instructional design, engaging learning experiences, critical thinking, confidence, innovation, personalized support, professionalism, and positive communication.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Math Tutor position?

A strong candidate has prior leadership or mentoring experience in education, experience tutoring K–8 math with the ability to simplify complex concepts and adapt to diverse learners, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a passion for fostering a positive learning environment.