Elementary School Math Team Coach

Walla Walla Public Schools; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 550 - 920; Part time

Job summary

Walla Walla Public Schools is seeking an Elementary School Math Team Coach for 4th and 5th grade students. This role focuses on preparing students for the Math is Cool competition and developing problem-solving and collaboration skills.

The position is part-time with practices after school and seasonal competitions. Training will be provided, and coordination with school staff for transportation and meals is included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Availability after school for 90 minutes, 1-2 days a week, for about 10-12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Attend training and prep session for first-time coaches.
• Run practices.
• Sessions will be about 90 minutes 1-2 times a week for about 10-12 weeks.
• Collaborate with office staff on transportation, registration and food/meals.
• Attend competition/s.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Elementary School Math Team Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955421
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $546 to $924 Per Season
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Provide an opportunity for the 4th & 5th Grade Elementary School students to participate on a school math team in preparation for competing in the annual Math is Cool competition. Provide an opportunity for all students who participate to build their capacities to use math, face difficult challenges, and cooperate with others to solve problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Attend training and prep session, for first time coaches, at least.
• Run practices.
• Sessions will be about 90 minutes 1-2 times a week for about 10-12 weeks.
• Collaborate with office staff on transportation, registration and food/meals.
• Attend competition/s.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Teaching and Learning will provide connections for program requirements and logistics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Middle School Practice and Competition

• 90 mins after school (2:45 - 4:15) one or two days a week
• 6-7 practicesbefore winter break beginning end of October or early November
• 6-7 practices after winter break, beginning late January
• 5th grade Champs/regional competition in Richland: last Friday of February (up to 8 teams of 4 per school)
• 4th grade Champs/regional competition in Richland: second Friday of March (up to 8 teams of 4 per school)
• Masters/State competition in Moses Lake: Saturday close to May 15 (up to one team of 4 per grade per school, by invitation only)

PAY LEVEL

WWPS Extracurricular Salary Schedule

CONDITIONS

Walla Walla Public School staff in the building will have first priority to coach.

The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact [phone]. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
• Title IX Coordinator
• Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR
• 364 S. Park Street
• Walla Walla, WA 99362
• [phone]
• Section 504/ADA Coordinator
• Barb Casey, Director of Special Education
• 364 S. Park Street
• Walla Walla, WA 99362
• [phone]

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shari Strickland , Human Resources Specialist
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]