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Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) · 1 day ago

Faculty, BEAM Summer Away

New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

BEAM is dedicated to creating pathways for students from low-income and underserved communities to excel in STEM fields. The Faculty for BEAM Summer Away will engage middle school students in a residential math experience, fostering their problem-solving skills and confidence as mathematicians through student-centered and inquiry-based teaching methods.

EducationNon ProfitSocial

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design engaging, student-centered math courses aligned to BEAM Summer Away offerings

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

Identify academic or social-emotional concerns and communicate them to the appropriate leadership team member following documentation protocols

Build positive relationships with students through classroom interactions, meals, activities, and trips

Support evening free time, independent study, relays, and other activities at least 5 days per week

Attend meals with students to foster community

Attend assigned field trips such as hiking, field day, or regional excursions

Participate in 2 to 3 weekly staff meetings for PD, alignment, and community building

Provide emergency coverage for supervising students as needed

Attend all pre-camp training sessions and complete required pre-work

Participate in camp wrap-up sessions including feedback surveys, reflection activities, and documentation

Use BEAM communication tools such as radios, shared drives, and schedules

Qualification

Course Design ExperienceClassroom Leadership ExperienceSTEMMathematical ExpertiseCommitment to EquityCollaboration SkillsClear CommunicationGrowth Mindset

Required

Course Design Experience: Experience designing inquiry-based lessons where students take the lead in exploring and justifying mathematical ideas

Classroom Leadership Experience: At least 3 years as a primary instructor in schools, enrichment programs, colleges, math circles, or similar settings

A Commitment to Equity: You create affirming, rigorous classrooms where all students, including multilingual and historically marginalized learners, can grow as mathematicians

STEM or Mathematical Expertise: A strong understanding of mathematical reasoning, proofs (for pure classes), or applied mathematical contexts (for applied classes)

Growth Mindset and Collaboration Skills: Openness to feedback and enthusiasm for working with a diverse team of educators

Clear, Compassionate Communication: Ability to communicate expectations, redirect calmly, and collaborate effectively with counselors, faculty peers, and camp leadership

Authorized to work for any employer in the US

International graduate students with CPT or OPT are welcome to apply

Preferred

Preferred Experience: Worked with middle school and/or high school students

Exceptional candidates will have: Experience teaching enrichment math or science

Experience working with low-income or historically marginalized students

Experience supporting multilingual learners or students with diverse needs

Benefits

All-Inclusive Stay: Room and board is covered by BEAM for the duration of the summer program.

Travel Covered: Travel from and to the camp site is covered by BEAM within BEAM’s approved travel guidelines.

Small Class Sizes: Enjoy small classes with 10–15 students and 2 adults.

Deep Connections: The camp setting allows you to truly get to know the extraordinary people that students are.

Support & Growth: Professional development is provided before camp to set you up for success.

Curriculum Freedom: The opportunity to teach exciting math to middle school students, with the freedom to design your own curriculum, set the arc and goals for your class, and explore student ideas deeply as they arise.

Collaborative Team: A collaborative, supportive team of educators and staff, bringing together diverse backgrounds—academia, middle school, high school, and more—to create an environment where everyone learns and grows together.