Math Instructor - 7th & 8th Grade Middle School
The Math Instructor role involves teaching 7th and 8th grade middle school students in person at Confidential Client's Liberty LEADS program, focusing on math skill-building through homework help and project-based activities. The instructor will create and adapt curriculum, manage classrooms both in-person and potentially online, and prepare students for an end-of-year presentation, supporting youth development and academic growth in a college access program.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Details
Location: New York, NY (In-person at 610 W 112th Street, New York, NY 10025)
Employment type: Part-time — Saturdays (Weekly), October 2026 – May 2027
Compensation: $45–$55 per hour
This role is for a Math Instructor to teach 7th and 8th grade middle school students in afterschool and Saturday programs. The primary assignment is in person; instructors must be prepared to teach remotely via video conferencing (Zoom) if circumstances require. Curriculum and weekly lesson plans are required and must be submitted one week prior to each class for review.
What You’ll Do
- Create, adapt, and implement math curriculum and lesson plans for small groups (typically up to 10 students online, up to 25 in person)
- Lead homework help sessions and skill-building workshops in afterschool or project-based activities on Saturdays
- Engage and motivate middle school students; adjust instruction to meet student needs and the delivery medium (in-person or remote)
- Manage classrooms with positive behavior-management strategies and maintain on-camera presence during remote sessions
- Submit weekly lesson plans one week prior to class for review and approval by program staff
- Meet regularly with the program coordinator for supervision, feedback, and planning
- Guide students to produce a final project for an end-of-year showcase
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related field required; Master’s preferred
- NYS teacher certification or demonstrated professional proficiency in math strongly preferred
- Experience teaching middle school students and strong knowledge of child development
- Experience with remote instruction using Zoom or similar platforms preferred
- Special education teachers are strongly encouraged to apply
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with coordinators and advisory staff
- Reliable internet access and a suitable computer/camera for remote instruction (if needed)
Why This Role?
- Meaningful, student-centered work supporting college access and success for youth across New York City
- Competitive hourly pay for part-time educators ($45–$55/hr)
- Opportunity to design project-based learning and showcase student work at an end-of-year celebration
- Access to additional opportunities through Careertakes’ third-party recruiting platform
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.
Negotiate a higher salary! Check the salary ranges for this job type in your area.
View My Salary Range