Math League Coach

Independent School District 197; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Independent School District 197 seeks a Two Rivers High School Math League Team Coach for the 2026-2027 season. The role focuses on leading math teams, organizing practices and meets, and mentoring students to develop strong problem-solving skills.

The coach will recruit participants, manage meet logistics, and support classroom learning with advanced topics and strategies.

Qualifications

• Must have mathematics background and/or HS mathematics teaching license.
• Experience mentoring or coaching students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend all weekly practices and meets.
• Recruit students for the team.
• Perform administration duties at each meet.
• Host home meets and prepare practice materials.

Skills

Structuring groups

1:1 coaching

High-level problem solving

Adaptability to topics

Estimating techniques

Divergent thinking

Education

Math background or HS Math teaching license

Job description

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

Position: Two RiversMath League Team Coach
Location: Two Rivers High School
Dates: October 2026 through February 2027

Candidates must have a background in Mathematics and/or High School Mathematics Teaching License.

Job Responsibilities

• attend all weekly practices and meets
• recruit students
• perform administration duties at each meet
• host our home meet, preparation of practice materials

Desired skills

• ability to structure and facilitate student work groups
• ability to coach students one on one in new mathematical topics as well as novel topic applications
• ability to teach higher level analytic problem solving skills, deep comprehension of advanced mathematical topics beyond the scope of traditional high school mathematics curriculum
• comfort in simultaneously teaching and learning new/unfamiliar mathematical topics
• comfort modeling your own learning process for students, flexibility with estimation techniques
• comfort with divergent thinking and exploring multiple pathways to solutions of advanced mathematical problems

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre-employment screening.