Math Mentor 2026-2027

The math mentor’s key responsibilities fall under the following categories:

• Design math mentoring sessions aligned with your group’s interests and background knowledge in mathematics
• As needed, collaborate with the math mentor coach on the design and approach to future sessions
• Conduct 45-60 minute weekly, virtual math mentoring sessions with small groups of 1-3 Stars
• Collect and document each Star’s growth in these sessions with weekly notes after sessions
• Contribute to National Math Stars’ database of ideas and resources for math mentoring sessions

• Communicate each Star’s progress in their math mentoring sessions with the Star’s Family Advisor
• Support Family Advisors in identifying STEM enrichment and summer opportunities for our Stars based on their strengths and interests
• Support Family Advisors in evaluating math course progress and recommending next courses
• Support Stars in applications and filling out letters of recommendation for enrichment and summer opportunities
• Complete a mid-year and end-year math progress survey for each Star

• Participate in onboarding and training with the Math Mentor Coach
• Meet with the Math Mentor Coach monthly to discuss areas of growth and success
• Attend quarterly professional development seminars with the math mentor community

• At minimum a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related STEM field such as computer science; advanced degrees are preferred
• Experience in mentoring or teaching mathematics to children of all ages
• Passion for and experience with working with mathematically extraordinary children
• A strong belief that young children are deeply capable of learning
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends
• An understanding of the depth and breadth of the field of mathematics, including knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts and their applications
• Strong communication skills
• Professionalism and responsiveness through emails in communication with parents and staff
• Excitement for our mission and goals
• Experience supporting students with learning differences (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, etc.) is preferred but not required
• Experience contributing to the field of mathematics (e.g. published papers, contributions to mathematical databases, etc.) is preferred but not required
• Experience teaching and coaching in virtual formats is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of and experience teaching computer science is preferred but not required

We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.