Lead Instructor / Shift Lead & Lead Teacher (Part-Time) Capital Region Math Albany, NY Job Details Part-time $22.50 - $25.00 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Geometry Algebra Full Job Description About the Role Are you a passionate educator with a deep love for math and a gift for inspiring students? Do you thrive in an environment where you can both teach and lead? Mathnasium of Westmere is seeking a highly motivated Lead Instructor, shift lead, or lead teacher to join our team and help us change the way children learn math! This is a key leadership and teaching role that requires you to be an expert in mathematics across all grade levels, from elementary school through high school (including Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus). You will be responsible for creating an encouraging and motivating learning environment, managing instructional flow, and leading a team of tutors. During each shift, the Lead Instructor serves as the on-floor instructional leader and shift lead: helping manage student flow, supporting instructors with questions, monitoring student work, and keeping sessions organized and productive. Our Westmere center is located in a convenient shopping plaza on Western Avenue with easy access from Albany, Guilderland, and surrounding communities.

Responsibilities Instructional Leadership:

Teach students across K-12 math levels using the Mathnasium Method while modeling strong instructional habits for the team

Floor Management:

Help manage student flow, help cards, seating, pacing, and transitions so sessions run smoothly

Instructor Support:

Serve as the first point of support for instructors during shift and provide clear, in-the-moment coaching

Progress Monitoring:

Monitor student binders, learning plan progress, and work accuracy, and flag concerns to center leadership

Student & Family Experience:

Maintain positive, professional interactions with students and families and help create a welcoming center environment

Center Operations:

Support material prep, organization, cleaning, and shift task completion as part of the center team

Qualifications Math Proficiency:

Strong command of mathematics from K-12, including advanced high school math, with calculus experience a plus

Experience:

Previous teaching, tutoring, Mathnasium, or instructional leadership experience is highly preferred

Communication & Coaching:

Clear verbal communication skills and comfort giving real-time support and constructive feedback to instructors

Floor Management:

Able to manage multiple students, priorities, and team needs at once while staying organized and calm

Reliability:

Must be reliable, punctual, and able to commit to at least 4 of the 5 weekly open shifts, plus preparation time before opening

Education:

A Bachelor's degree (or pursuing one) in a related field (Mathematics, Education, Engineering, etc.) is strongly preferred

Schedule Part-time:

Must be available for at least 4 of the 5 weekly open shifts, plus preparation time before opening.

Mon-Thurs:

4:00-8:00 p.m.,

Sat:

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Benefits Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications Opportunity to make a genuine, positive impact on students' lives and educational futures A fun, supportive, and collaborative work environment No lesson planning or grading outside of the center! Leadership experience and career growth opportunities Equal Opportunity Capital Region Math is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.