Lead Instructor / Shift Lead & Lead Teacher

Capital Region Math; Stanford Heights (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Impact students' educational futures

Supportive, collaborative environment

Leadership experience and career成长

Job summary

Mathnasium of Niskayuna, operated by Capital Region Math, is seeking a Lead Instructor to join our team as a shift leader. This role combines teaching across K-12 math with leadership duties to support instructors and ensure productive sessions.

The position emphasizes strong math knowledge, reliability, and effective coaching, with part-time hours in the late afternoons and Saturdays at our Niskayuna center.

Qualifications

• Strong command of K-12 math, including advanced high school topics such as calculus.
• Experience in teaching, tutoring, Mathnasium, or instructional leadership is preferred.
• Clear verbal communication and ability to coach instructors in real time.
• Able to manage multiple students and keep sessions organized.
• Bachelor’s degree or in progress in a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach students across K-12 math levels using the Mathnasium Method while modeling strong instructional habits.
• Manage student flow, seating, pacing, and transitions so sessions run smoothly.
• Serve as the first point of support for instructors during shift and provide on-the-spot coaching.
• Monitor student progress and learning plans; flag concerns to center leadership.
• Maintain positive interactions with students and families and create a welcoming environment.
• Support center operations, materials prep, organization, cleaning, and shift task completion.

Skills

Math proficiency

Teaching experience

Communication & coaching

Floor management

Reliability

Education degree

Education

Bachelor's degree or in progress in Mathematics, Education, Engineering or related field

Job description

Mathnasium of Niskayuna, locally operated by Capital Region Math, is seeking a highly motivated Lead Instructor, shift lead, or lead teacher to join our team and help us change the way children learn math. This role is ideal for a passionate educator with a deep love for math, a gift for inspiring students, and an interest in both teaching and leading.

This is a key leadership and teaching role that requires you to be an expert in mathematics across all grade levels, from elementary school through high school (including Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus). You will be responsible for creating an encouraging and motivating learning environment, managing instructional flow, and leading a team of tutors.

During each shift, the Lead Instructor serves as the on-floor instructional leader and shift lead: helping manage student flow, supporting instructors with questions, monitoring student work, and keeping sessions organized and productive.

Our Niskayuna center serves students from the highly-rated Niskayuna School District and surrounding communities on Balltown Road.

Responsibilities:

• Instructional Leadership: Teach students across K-12 math levels using the Mathnasium Method while modeling strong instructional habits for the team
• Floor Management: Help manage student flow, help cards, seating, pacing, and transitions so sessions run smoothly
• Instructor Support: Serve as the first point of support for instructors during shift and provide clear, in-the-moment coaching
• Progress Monitoring: Monitor student binders, learning plan progress, and work accuracy, and flag concerns to center leadership
• Student & Family Experience: Maintain positive, professional interactions with students and families and help create a welcoming center environment
• Center Operations: Support material prep, organization, cleaning, and shift task completion as part of the center team

Qualifications:

• Math Proficiency: Strong command of mathematics from K-12, including advanced high school math, with calculus experience a plus
• Experience: Previous teaching, tutoring, Mathnasium, or instructional leadership experience is highly preferred
• Communication & Coaching: Clear verbal communication skills and comfort giving real-time support and constructive feedback to instructors
• Floor Management: Able to manage multiple students, priorities, and team needs at once while staying organized and calm
• Reliability: Must be reliable, punctual, and able to commit to at least 4 of the 5 weekly open shifts, plus preparation time before opening
• Education: A Bachelor's degree (or pursuing one) in a related field (Mathematics, Education, Engineering, etc.) is strongly preferred

Schedule: Part-time: Must be available for at least 4 of the 5 weekly open shifts, plus preparation time before opening. Mon-Thurs: 4:00-8:00 p.m., Sat: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunity to make a genuine, positive impact on students' lives and educational futures
• A fun, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• No lesson planning or grading outside of the center!
• Leadership experience and career growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity: Capital Region Math is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.