Instructor, Gifted Math

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo Gifted Math Program seeks a part-time experienced mathematics teacher for afterschool classes focused on students in grades 7-12. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching 5 hours weekly, differentiating instruction, and maintaining effective communication with students and parents.

This role provides the opportunity to actively support talented students in their educational journey through a structured program from September to April, promoting a strong learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching middle to high school mathematics (grades 7-12).
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Strong organizational skills with timely communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach 5 hours of class each week.
• Differentiate instruction for individual students' needs.
• Communicate with students and parents effectively.
• Attend staff meetings and post grades promptly.

Skills

Differentiating instruction

Communication

Classroom management

Feedback provision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Education

Job description

The University at Buffalo Gifted Math Program is looking for a part-time experienced mathematics teacher for an afterschool math class at a grade level in the range 7‑12. The classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. or from 6:30–9 p.m. They run from September through April. The Gifted Math Program works with 7th through 12th graders throughout Western New York who compete through rigorous testing to enter this program.

Responsibilities Include

• Preparing and teaching for 5 hours of class time per week.
• Differentiating instruction for a diverse group of students.
• Communicating with students, parents, and GMP staff by responding in a timely way to emails and phone calls.
• Attending staff meetings.
• Posting grades and assignments on UB Learns in a timely way or supervising instructional assistant in doing this.
• Helping with student individual needs through feedback, phone calls home, and conferencing.
• Helping students who are absent due to illness or mandatory school activities to obtain missing work.
• Teachers of level 1 students participate in a new student orientation session.
• Teachers of level 2‑4 students hold one Regents review session after classes have ended.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.