Contest Coach - Grade 11 & 12

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.  

Key Responsibilities: Contest Coach will report directly to the Contests Coordinator on the following key responsibilities: 

• [Grades 9 to 12] Conducting weekly coaching in-person sessions from September to April. 

• [Grades 3 to 8] Conducting virtual coaching sessions biweekly from September to December, weekly from January to April. 

• Facilitating students to solve problems through diverse problem-solving strategies. 

• [Grades 9 to 12] Travelling nationally and international to math competitions (flights, accommodation, per diem will be provided) 

• Coaching students to solve problems using diverse problem-solving strategies. 

• Selecting content for each session and preparing a lesson plan for each session. 

• Maintaining regular communication with students and parents, responding to emails at least once a week. 

• Invigilating contests. 

• Supporting students with research for their independent discovery topics. 

• Assessing students’ abilities and adjusting sessions accordingly. 

• Other tasks as needed.