Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) · 1 day ago
Faculty BEAM Discovery
New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBEAM is dedicated to creating pathways for students from low-income and underserved communities to pursue STEM careers. As a Faculty member, you will engage students in advanced mathematical thinking and foster their growth as confident problem solvers in a collaborative, inquiry-driven environment.
EducationNon ProfitSocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Teach one morning and/or one afternoon class daily using provided lesson materials
Prepare daily lesson plans, problem solutions, and materials in advance
Adapt instruction for the specific learners in your classroom
Incorporate practices that support multilingual learners using visuals, structured reasoning, and language-accessible explanations
Maintain pacing expectations and collaborate with coaches when adjustments are needed
Establish and maintain classroom norms and routines that promote student inquiry, persistence, and collaboration
Use restorative, respectful redirection aligned with BEAM’s behavior expectations
Partner with TAs during class for student support, behavior management, and transitions
Apply the BEAM behavior escalation process and involve leadership when needed
Participate in coaching cycles including observations, debrief meetings, and implementing feedback
Attend academic collaboration sessions to align on pacing, goals, and instructional priorities
Work closely with TAs, Academic Director, and faculty peers to create a coherent and supportive learning environment
Lead one or two daily problem-solving blocks
Identify academic or social-emotional concerns and communicate them to the appropriate leadership team member following documentation protocols
Participate in daily camp life, including activities, shared meals, supervising/leading relays (at least 3x/week), and attending weekly staff meetings
Provide emergency coverage for supervising students as needed
Attend all pre-camp training, complete all onboarding requirements, and end-of-camp wrap-up/feedback sessions
Qualification
Required
At least three years of experience as a primary instructor in schools, enrichment programs, or similar environments
Dedication to creating inclusive, affirming, rigorous classrooms where students discover joy and confidence in mathematics
Experience leading inquiry-based lessons and embracing productive struggle and collaborative problem-solving
Strong grasp of Discovery course mathematics or the ability and enthusiasm to learn the material
Openness to feedback and willingness to implement coaching
Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and build trusting relationships with students
Authorized to work for any employer in the US
Ability to work on-site in the camp city (NYC or LA)
Preferred
Worked with middle school and/or high school students
Experience teaching enrichment math or science
Experience working with students from low-income or historically marginalized communities
Experience supporting multilingual learners
Benefits
Free lunch every day during camp.
Professional development before camp to set you up for success.
A collaborative, supportive team of educators and staff.
2–4 staff dinners during camp to relax, connect, and celebrate.
Company
Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)
Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) guides underserved students with math talent towards careers in STEM fields.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Panera Bread Foundation
2024-03-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Zaharopol
Chief Executive Officer
Tania Tiburcio, SHRM-SCP
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-03-17
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