Math Lead Tutor (After School)

About Mathnasium:
At Mathnasium, we are passionate about helping students unlock their potential, build confidence, and excel in math. We provide a fun, supportive learning environment where students develop strong mathematical thinking skills and achieve academic success through the Mathnasium Method™.
Mathnasium is proud to partner with Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) through its Expanded Learning Program, providing on-campus, after-school math enrichment opportunities for students at participating PUSD schools.
We are currently hiring Lead Math Tutors for the 2026–2027 school year to oversee our after-school math enrichment program, support tutoring teams, and help students develop their mathematical understanding, confidence, and problem-solving skills.
Position Overview:
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, dependable, and leadership-oriented individuals to join our PUSD After-School Math Enrichment Program as Lead Math Tutors. In this role, you will oversee daily program operations at an assigned PUSD school site while providing individualized and small-group math tutoring using the Mathnasium Method™.
As a Lead Math Tutor, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting a team of tutors, maintaining a productive learning environment, and ensuring students receive consistent, high-quality math instruction. You will work closely with Mathnasium's Leadership Team and school personnel to coordinate daily activities, monitor student progress, and support the overall success of the program.
Through comprehensive paid training, you will develop the instructional and leadership skills necessary to guide students in building conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and effective problem-solving strategies.
Our Lead Math Tutors play an essential role in creating a positive after-school learning experience by mentoring fellow tutors, encouraging student growth, celebrating achievements, and fostering a love of learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and manage daily after-school math enrichment operations, serving up to 12 students per hour with a team of 2 tutors, in collaboration with school personnel and Mathnasium's Leadership Team
Deliver individualized and small-group math tutoring using the Mathnasium Method™
Support students with varying mathematical skill levels and learning needs, from kindergarten through middle school
Guide students through personalized learning plans while encouraging confidence, independence, and a growth mindset
Help students develop conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and effective problem-solving strategies
Mentor, train, and support fellow tutors by providing instructional guidance, constructive feedback, and ongoing coaching
Monitor student progress, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and communicate observations and updates with program leadership
Oversee daily instructional activities, student engagement, and classroom management to maintain a productive learning environment
Create a positive, engaging, welcoming, and encouraging learning environment
Build positive relationships with students, families, and school personnel through professional communication and excellent customer service
Maintain consistent instructional standards, reinforce student behavior expectations, and ensure program procedures are followed
Collaborate with Mathnasium's Leadership Team and school representatives to coordinate program activities, address challenges, and ensure smooth daily operations
Assist with student assessments, learning plan management, instructional materials, and other program responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Within one year of earning your high school diploma
Strong arithmetic and Algebra I skills (candidates must demonstrate math proficiency through a Math Literacy Test)
Excellent work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn
Passion for helping students succeed and build confidence in math
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt instruction to meet individual student needs
Available to work at least 4 weekdays (5 preferred)
Must be available for the entirety of assigned program hours
Able to commit to working through the end of the 2026–2027 school year (early to mid-June 2027)
Preferred
Previous experience tutoring, teaching, coaching, or working with children
Ability to teach through Algebra I
Pursuing a degree in education, mathematics, science, engineering, or a related field
Previous leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or team management experience
Strong classroom or small-group management skills
Ability to provide constructive feedback, guide fellow tutors, and promote team development
Experience monitoring student progress and managing instructional activities
Organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of managing daily program responsibilities
Strong decision-making skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, families, school personnel, and program leadership
Schedule:
Qualified applicants should be available to work at least four weekdays (five preferred), with instructors typically working 12–15 hours per week.
PUSD Expanded Learning Program Hours
Monday–Friday: 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Actual schedules and program hours may vary depending on the assigned school site.
Please note: Instructors must be available for the entirety of their assigned program hours, including any required preparation, student dismissal, and end-of-program responsibilities. Applicants must also be able to commit to working through the end of the school year, anticipated to be in early to mid-June 2027.
This is an in-person, on-campus (PUSD), part-time position at participating Pasadena Unified School District schools. We strive to schedule instructors for as many shifts as their availability allows, based on program staffing needs.
PUSD School Sites and Hours:
Please review the participating PUSD school locations and their corresponding program hours to ensure that your commute is manageable.
Madison Elementary:
Start Date: TBA
Program Days: TBA
Program Time: Between 2 - 5 pm
515 E Ashtabula St, Pasadena, CA 91104
Washington Elementary:
Start Date: TBA
Program Days: TBA
Program Time: Between 2 - 5 pm
1520 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
San Rafael Elementary:
Start Date: TBA
Program Days: TBA
Program Time: Between 2 - 5 pm

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
No