Part-Time Math Instructor and Mentor (Weekday Afternoons/Evenings and/or Weekends)

Descartes Learning Club; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 137,760; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Curriculum support

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Descartes Learning Club is seeking part-time math instructors in the San Francisco Bay Area to teach K–8 students in small groups. Ideal candidates should have a strong math background and experience in teaching or tutoring.

Instructors will lead engaging math classes aimed at building children’s confidence and fostering a love for problem-solving. The role demands commitment through the fall term and preferably the full school year with flexible teaching hours.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in math/science/engineering preferred.
• Experience with elementary/middle school students.
• Ability to communicate effectively and warmly.

Responsibilities

• Teach small-group K–8 math classes using the provided curriculum.
• Share lesson recaps and homework with parents.

Skills

Strong math foundation

Prior teaching or tutoring experience

Excellent communication skills

Passion for helping children with math

Job description

Locations: San Francisco Bay Area — San Francisco, Oakland, Pacifica, Daly City, Hayward, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Portola Valley, Cupertino, Marin County and more. See locations here: https://www.descarteslearningclub.com/parents

Descartes Learning Club (https://descarteslearningclub.com) is a boutique provider of high-quality K–8 math enrichment programs across the Bay Area. Our mission is to develop analytical thinkers who love math and build confidence through problem-solving. We teach in very small groups (typically 1–6 students) using engaging curriculum, strong pedagogy, and a warm classroom culture.

Pay: $60–$100/hr.depending on academic qualifications and experience. Our typical starting rate is $65 per hour, with higher rates for candidates with advanced mathematics backgrounds (e.g., a Ph.D. in Mathematics from a leading university) and/or strong achievements in mathematics competitions.

Schedule: 1–2.5 hr teaching blocks between ~3–6pm on weekdays and/or weekends (SF weekends only). Most instructors teach ~3–10 hours/week.

Job Type: Part-Time, In-Person

We are specifically seeking instructors who can commit through at least the full fall term (late August to December 19, 2026, excluding regular holidays) and strongly prefer teachers who can teach the full school year including the spring term excluding spring breaks and holidays.

• Make a direct impact on children’s confidence and math mindset
• Mentally stimulating, creative problem-solving work
• Paid training + curriculum support
• Supportive, relaxed, human-centered culture

What you’ll do

• Teach small-group K–8 math classes using provided curriculum + problem-solving strategies
• Share lesson recaps + homework with parents

What we’re looking for

• Strong math foundation (math/science/engineering majors preferred)
• Prior teaching or tutoring experience with elementary/middle school students
• Excellent communication skills + warm presence
• Passion for helping children think deeply and enjoy math

Locations: School campuses near Muni/BART in SF, partner schools on the Peninsula, East Bay and Marin. Most of our classes are in SF and the Peninsula.

Full list: https://www.descarteslearningclub.com/parents