After School Math Instructor Maestro Stars Academy Cupertino, CA Job Details Part-time | Contract $25 - $40 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Experience teaching math Basic math Numeracy Bachelor's degree Working with students Camp experience Full Job Description Maestro Stars Academy - Cupertino, CA Part-Time | Weekday Afternoons | Competitive Pay Maestro Stars Academy is seeking a warm, engaging, and dependable Elementary Math Teacher to join our after-school program. This position focuses on teaching elementary-aged students in a small-group setting and helping them build strong foundational math skills, confidence, and problem-solving ability. We are especially interested in candidates who enjoy making math approachable, interactive, and enjoyable for young learners. Experience with Singapore Math is highly desirable (but not mandatory). Responsibilities Teach engaging math lessons for elementary-aged students Reinforce foundational skills such as number sense, arithmetic, place value, fractions, measurement, and problem-solving Help students understand the reasoning behind mathematical concepts rather than relying only on memorization Use hands-on, visual, and interactive teaching strategies Adjust instruction based on students' ages and ability levels Follow Maestro Stars curriculum and lesson materials when provided Prepare or adapt activities as needed Maintain a positive, organized, and supportive classroom environment Encourage student participation and confidence Communicate professionally with Maestro Stars staff Maintain a consistent weekly teaching schedule Qualifications Experience teaching or tutoring elementary-aged children Strong understanding of elementary mathematics Ability to explain math concepts clearly and in multiple ways Comfortable managing a small group of students Patient, dependable, organized, and enthusiastic about working with children Previous teaching, tutoring, after-school, camp, or enrichment experience preferred Singapore Math Experience Highly Desirable Candidates with experience using Singapore Math or Singapore Math-based curricula are especially encouraged to apply.

Familiarity with approaches such as:

Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) instruction Bar modeling Number bonds Mental math strategies Strong number sense development Mastery-based progression is a significant plus. A formal teaching credential is not required if the candidate has strong math knowledge and relevant experience teaching or tutoring children. Schedule Part-time Weekday after-school hours on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (consistent weekly availability required) Additional opportunities to substitute teach, tutor, and/or teach in our day camps Compensation Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications. About Maestro Stars Academy Maestro Stars Academy is a multidisciplinary educational academy in Cupertino offering academic enrichment, STEAM, creative arts, performing arts, music, tutoring, camps, and after-school programming for children. Our after-school program is designed to give elementary students a combination of academic support, enrichment, creativity, and hands-on learning in a small-group environment.

Pay:

$25.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 6.0 - 10.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Application Question(s): Do you have experience with teaching/working with elementary-aged children?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

math instruction: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Cupertino, CA 95014 (Required)

Work Location:

In person