Job Responsibilities

Each instructor’s primary responsibility is to instruct every student using the Mathnasium teaching methods and curriculum to the absolute best of their ability. By giving 100% effort to every student, every time, instructors are expected to utilize the knowledge and expertise they have gained from their personal mathematics education as well as the extensive Mathnasium training they have received to deliver the best math learning experience in the world.

Overview

Important components of this responsibility include:

• A solid working knowledge of the Mathnasium Teaching Constructs and their best uses.

• Confidence in all levels of math up to and including Pre-Cal.

• A positive, engaging, energetic personality.

Other job duties include:

• Participating in a team-oriented working environment to ensure every student receives the help they need.

• Ensuring every student’s binder and Learning Plan is up to date after their visit.

• Engaging in ongoing training on topics ranging from teaching techniques and mathematical concepts to updating binders and creating Learning Plans. The deeper your knowledge of every aspect of Mathnasium, the more effective your instruction will be.

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the center by cleaning tables, emptying trash cans, vacuuming, etc. as outlined in the procedures below.

• Other miscellaneous tasks necessary for center operations, such as taking inventory, refilling the reward cabinet, etc. 

Opening Procedures

• Unlock the front door.

• Turn on the open sign.

• Take down the chairs if they have been put up.

• Make sure the student check-in tablet is on.

• Set out the paperclips on tables if they have been put up.

• Make sure the parent waiting area is tidy.

• Check for binders that didn't get updated the day before.

Closing Procedures

• Lock all of the doors.

• Turn off the open sign.

• Take out all of the trash, including in the parent waiting area and bathrooms.

• Check the bathrooms to make sure they have toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.

• Make sure all of the tables have been wiped down and paperclips set out.

• Tidy the parent waiting area. Sweep or vacuum if needed.

• Tidy the game area. Wipe down game table if applicable.

• Collect any binders needing updates and put them in the instructor work area.

• Check and refill the table supplies. Sharpen pencils if needed.

• Plug in tablets and laptops that need to be charged.

• Refill small rewards cabinet.

• Make sure daily inventory check has been completed.

End of Shift Procedures

• If you still have students, redistribute them or ask another instructor to take your table.

• If your table is empty, wipe it down. Be sure to set out the paperclips on the table.

• Put away your name tag, stamp, and tablet or laptop.

• Talk to your Center Director about how your shift went, if they aren't in a meeting.

• Don't forget to clock out!

Things to Do When Not Busy

• Take students from instructors who have three or more and start a new table.

• Help other instructors correct worksheets.

• Play games with students waiting to be picked up.

• Check for binders that need to be updated.

• Refill stamp card supply.

• Refill table supplies (scratch paper, pencils and erasers).

• Refill the rewards cabinet.

• Do an inventory check.

• Cut more scratch paper.

• Ask your Center Director if there are any miscellaneous tasks that need to be completed.

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