Math Coach - Summer

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods.

The Chester Children’s Chorus seeks Math Coaches for its 2026 Summer Learning Program. The 2026 Summer Learning Program runs from June 22 - July 22. 

Founded in 1994 by Dr. John Alston, the Chester Children's Chorus (CCC) provides rigorous music and math education to Chester, Pennsylvania students (grades 3-12).  All CCC students are invited to attend the five-week CCC Summer Learning Program on the Swarthmore College campus.  Students participate in daily choral music instruction, math practice, dance, art, academic and physical education classes. 

Math Coaches work with the Lead Math Teacher to support classroom math instruction for chorus members, grades 3-5; and one-to-one Math Coaching for chorus members, grades 6-12.  Math classes and one-to-one coaching take place daily, Monday through Thursday, throughout the Summer Learning Program.  Math Coaches report to the Lead Math Teacher.  

• Participate in pre-camp training session
• Work with a small group or individual students in elementary level classes (grades 3 - 5)
• Work one-to-one with middle and high school students for 60 minutes per day
• Keep daily records of individual student progress

• High school diploma required; some college preferred
• Strong mathematical content knowledge
• Interest and experience working with young people

You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus and collaborative work environment. Come join a team of passionate, creative people who work hard and have fun supporting the College students, faculty, and staff.

If you are excited about this role, we want to hear from you!

This position may regularly interact with minors. Under Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, (23 Pa. Cons. Stat. §§6301, et seq.) employees who have direct contact with minors are required to obtain the following background clearances prior to the start of employment:

• Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) through the Pennsylvania State Police
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (PACA) through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
• FBI Criminal History Background Check (FBI Fingerprint).

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Advertised: Mar 13 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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