Open Position
Part-time Opening
At MƒA, we’ve created fellowships for accomplished mathematics and science teachers. Our model is based on the belief that collaboration, continued learning, and genuine respect enable teachers to grow professionally and provides long-term career satisfaction. This is a remarkable community of teachers who stay in the profession longer and define what teaching excellence means. These are teachers who inspire and motivate their colleagues. They change the lives of their students. Learn more at mathforamerica.org.
Job Description Overview:
The MƒA Professional Development Team works to engage and support our community of teachers in various ways, developing the high-quality workshops and events that define our professional community and engaging our teachers in ongoing professional growth.
The team seeks one MƒA Evening Program Assistant to work part-time for up to 15 hours per week during the school year with the MƒA PD team to ensure the smooth operation of all evening programs and special events in our New York City office.
Work Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 3 – 8 p.m. during the school year. Some summer hours are available.
*Hours may vary from week to week.
Responsibilities Include:
- Classroom setup
- Audiovisual and technology checks and support
- Course material preparation
- Taking inventory of materials and overseeing their organization
- Setting up, maintaining, and restocking food and beverage
- Lending library maintenance
- Communicating with outside experts who lead courses here
- Greeting and getting to know teachers
- General clean up after events and nightly programming
- Clerical work
- Ad hoc projects, as needed
Reporting to the Evening Program Manager, MƒA Evening Assistants must be flexible to accommodate the logistical challenges of program operation. Additional responsibilities may include cataloging library books, data entry, and working as a host at the front desk.
Compensation: $20.00/hour depending on prior experience; approximately 15 hours per week.
Qualifications:
- Some experience in event management or hosting
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Technologically adept
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Before applying, read more about MƒA on our website. Please send a resume and cover letter to krodriguez@mathforamerica.org. The start date is as soon as possible, and a specific date is negotiable. MƒA seeks to build a diverse team culture that prioritizes and celebrates diversity and inclusion.