Math Tutor

Mathnasium; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Set part-time hours

Team-oriented culture

Professional growth

Real experience in education

Job summary

Mathnasium of Center City is seeking a part-time Math Instructor to deliver engaging math lessons in-center and online, helping students build confidence and problem-solving skills. You’ll work with kids and families, fostering a positive learning environment and receiving training.

This role offers paid training, set after-school hours, and pathways to leadership roles within our growing network. A background in math and strong communication are valued highly.

Qualifications

• Strong math skills up to Algebra.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Available at least 3 days per week.
• Willingness to learn marketing and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction using the Mathnasium Method in-center and online.
• Build strong math foundations and problem-solving skills.
• Manage student flow and create a positive, focused environment.
• Represent Mathnasium at local events and engage families.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Availability

Coachable

Kids engagement

Job description

Job Title: Math Instructor

Location: On-site - Center City Philadelphia

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High school and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

Who We Are

Across North America and around the world, Mathnasium Learning Centers help students truly understand math, master it, and grow to love it. At Mathnasium of Center City, we're more than tutors—we are educators who build confidence, independence, and lifelong problem solvers.

Why Work With Us

This is more than a part-time job- it's a growth opportunity.

At Mathnasium, we invest heavily in training our team. You'll receive paid, hands-on training in both the Mathnasium Method and student engagment. If you're strong in math, we will teach you everything you need to succeed.

We also believe in growing leaders from within.

After mastering the Instructor role, team members can potentially advance to:

• Lead Instructor
• Assistant Center Director
• Center Director
• Regional Center Director

With Mathnasium locations across the globe, experience here opens doors nationwide and beyond—many centers prioritize hiring candidates with Mathnasium experience.

What We Offer

• Paid training (3-6+ months) in instruction
• Set Part-time hours (Tues-Sat, after school)
• A fun, team-oriented culture
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities
• Real experience in education, communication, and business operations

What You’ll Do

This role combines instruction with student engagment support

Instruction & Student Experience

• Deliver instruction using the Mathnasium Method (in-center and online)
• Build strong math foundations and problem-solving skills
• Manage student flow and create a positive, focused environment
• Use digital tools (tablet/stylus) for instruction (requires multi-tasking)

Parent & Community Engagement (We Train You!)

• Represent Mathnasium at local events, schools, and community partnerships to actively generate engage the community.
• Build relationships with current families by providing clear, consistent progress updates that reinforce value and retention
• Help plan for in-center events, take pictures, and announce Student of the Month.
• Participate in and promote in-center events, creating an exciting, high-energy experience that families want to return to and share with others

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with a supportive, high-energy team
• Contribute to center operations and student success

Qualifications

• Strong math skills (up to Algebra)
• Strong communication and people skills
• Availability at least 3 days per week
• Coachable, reliable, and eager to grow
• Comfortable working with students and families
• Willingness to learn marketing and outreach (no experience required)

Interview Process

• Phone interview (15-30 minutes)
• Math assessment (up to Algebra) (1.5 hours)
• Trial instruction session (1.5 hours)
• In-person interview (60 minutes)

This Role is Perfect If You…

• Enjoy working with kids and making learning fun
• Want to grow into leadership or mangement roles
• Are interested in both instruction and business/marketing skills
• Love celebrating student wins (big and small!)

If you want a role where you can deliver impactful instruction, grow, and build real career skills, Mathnasium is the place to start.

The Mathnasium Mission
Teach children math so they understand it, master it, and love it.
Math can change their lives, and they can change the world.
Mathnasium makes math make sense, building children's confidence and a deep understanding and lifelong love of mathematics. With more than 1,000 locations on four continents, our franchised and company-owned learning centers provide tutoring from pre-K through high school.
The Mathnasium Method increases a child's math competency and improves their lives by opening the doors to higher education, greater career opportunities, and a better future. It is in that sense that we aim to change the world ... one child at a time.
Our teaching method, the Mathnasium Method, is the life's work of Larry Martinek, Mathnasium's Chief Instructional Officer and a teacher and math teaching consultant in the Los Angeles area for more than 35 years. The Mathnasium Method uses a time-tested, customized program which stems from a unique assessment to identify what students need to improve their math skills. We offer personalized instruction, proprietary worksheets, and games to build Number Sense and provide a fun and supportive environment in which children can learn and practice math.