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Competitive Contest Coach - Supply (Online)

Virtual Req #175
Wednesday, August 21, 2024

About Spirit of Math:
 
With over 30 years of success, Spirit of Math is an innovative leader in after-school mathematics education for high-performing students. Located at more than 40 campuses across Canada. From our after-school classes and campuses to our expanding series of math workbooks and training for educators, Spirit of Math is changing the equation for inquisitive minds around the world.

Job Description:

In your position as a Supply Competitive Contest Coach, your duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for substituting the competitive contest team coach.
  • [Grades 9 to 12] Conducting coaching in-person sessions. 
  • [Grades 3 to 8] Conducting virtual coaching sessions. 
  • Facilitating students to solve problems through diverse problem-solving strategies. 
  • Coaching students to solve problems using diverse problem-solving strategies. 
  • Assessing students’ abilities and adjusting sessions accordingly. 
  • Other tasks as needed. 

Personal Qualities: The ideal candidate is creative, dependable, and has a passion for mathematics and education.  

Decision-Making Ability: The successful candidate is capable of independently achieving objectives which demonstrate professional educational judgment.  

Work Values: The ideal candidate will value: 

  • Teaching and Learning 
  • Initiative  
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Independence 
  • Exceptional attention to detail 
  • Teamwork 
  • High Standards 

Education:  

  • B.Sc. (or equivalent), or  
  • Spirit of Math (SoM) Assistant Teacher Alumni, or 
  • Current undergraduate student in mathematics (or equivalent) with multiple honour roll certificates in a variety of math contests.  

Skilled Knowledge & Experience: 

This individual has: 

  • A strong background in mathematics, with a proven understanding of high school, and advanced math concepts, up to first year university concepts.  
  • Experience with participating in math contest, math circles, creating math contests, or organizing contests. 
  • Experience with teaching, tutoring, or coaching students. 
  • Confidence with the use of technology, especially the Microsoft Office Suite.  
  • Language proficiency in English.  

To promote cooperation, inspire confidence, and release the genius in every child.
 
Spirit of Math is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices. The positions are open to all qualified applicants, including men, women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and other groups protected by human rights laws. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process. 

Other details

  • Job Family Operations
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Employment Indicator Seasonal
  • Travel Required No
  • Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
  • Job Start Date Tuesday, September 3, 2024
  • Job End Date Thursday, July 31, 2025