Part-time: IB and Olympiad math teacher

Strivemath; Colombia; Remote; COP 43,871,000 - 109,678,000; Part time

Job summary

Strive is an online math & coding school for kids aged 8 to 16. We focus on joyful, engaging learning and provide tools to support teachers worldwide.

We’re hiring a part‑time teacher to run IB Mathematics (MYP/DP) and olympiad prep online, teaching 1‑hour sessions via Google Meet/Zoom. Must be reliable, patient, and able to commit ~5 hours weekly, with availability during Singapore time (GMT+8). All classes are online, remote work worldwide.

Qualifications

• You can confidently teach IB Mathematics up to grade 12 (DP level), and are familiar with the IB curriculum and assessment style.
• You have experience teaching, coaching or competing in math olympiads or competitions.
• You have a lot of patience and a passion for working with kids and teenagers.
• You have an energetic personality that can hold a student's attention for 1 hour.
• You must commit to at least 5 hours of teaching per week.
• You have a strong and reliable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Teach students math over Google Meet/Zoom, from age 8 up to grade 12.
• Guide students to understand the WHY behind math concepts and build strong problem-solving strategies.
• Prepare students for IB examinations and olympiad-style problems.
• Provide coaching and support to help students become self-reliant.

Skills

IB Mathematics

Math Olympiad

Patience

Energetic personality

Online teaching

Job description

Strive is an online math & coding school for kids (8–16). We help students start and commit to their math and coding journeys by making the subjects fun and exciting. We focus, above all else, on making the process of learning joyful.

• Our mission is to make education more joyful and meaningful. We teach coding, math and custom STEM courses to kids aged 8 to 16, and build the tools to support teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• We’re a remote-first company with teachers and employees from South Africa, Singapore, India, the USA, and the Philippines.
• We’re a well-funded startup backed by YCombinator and early investors of Spotify and Facebook.

Role | Teaching IB and Olympiad math online

Many students find advanced math intimidating, and even strong students can hit a wall when IB exams or olympiad problems ask them to think in unfamiliar ways. The right teacher can turn that pressure into confidence and genuine curiosity.

You will have the opportunity to help students who want to go further in math, mastering the IB curriculum and taking on olympiad-level problem solving, while making the process joyful rather than stressful.

• Teach students math over Google Meet/Zoom, from age 8 up to grade 12.
• Students in this role typically fall into two groups:
  • IB Mathematics (MYP and DP, including Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation at SL and HL)
  • Math olympiad and competition preparation (e.g. SASMO, SMO, AMC, Math Kangaroo and national olympiads)
• As a teacher, your role will be to guide students to understand the WHY behind math concepts and build strong problem-solving strategies, in a way that they can proudly say "I did this myself" or "we did this together". This will require a lot of patience, empathy, and the skill of coaching. You'll be problem solving and learning together along the way, and often our teachers learn a lot from their students.

Who you are

We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.

• You can confidently teach IB Mathematics up to grade 12 (DP level), and are familiar with the IB curriculum and assessment style.
• You have experience teaching, coaching or competing in math olympiads or competitions.
• You have a lot of patience and a passion for working with kids and teenagers.
• You have an energetic personality that can hold a student's attention for 1 hour.
• Must be able to commit to at least 5 hours of teaching per week.
• Have a strong and reliable internet connection.

Preferred

• You've taught IB Mathematics before (bonus if you've been an IB examiner or moderator)
• You've prepared students for olympiads or competitions, or competed yourself
• You know how to code in Python (not required, but a nice to have)
• You already have your own paid AI service (ChatGPT, Claude, or similar)
• You own an iPad/tablet

Why you should apply

Work from anywhere in the world.

Earn money on your own schedule.

Deepen your own understanding of math by helping students see the WHY behind the concepts.

Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs out there — you'll feel amazing empowering students and putting a smile on their faces.

Logistics

• This is a part-time role that typically involves 1–5 hours of work per week
• Any applicant with less than 5 hours of availability in a week would not be considered
• Must be available during Singapore time (GMT+8): afternoons/evenings during the week, and all day on weekends
• Location: All classes are online

Pay | $10–25 USD/hr

Hourly pay between 15–28 SGD (approx. $10–25 USD) based on experience and location.

Application process

• Initial application form (2 minutes)
• Interview (30 minutes)
• Accepted into paid training (1–4 hours)
• Final interview (20 minutes)
• Hired and teaching your first student

Get paid S$50 training remuneration for attending and passing the training (paid after teaching 10 hours of Strive classes post-training)