Job Description

Who We Are: Exploring Scholar

At Exploring Scholar, our dedicated teachers contribute to a supportive, engaging environment focused on cultivating a profound passion for learning. We are a premier provider of innovative education services centered on high-level K-12 academic enrichment programs, specializing in advanced mathematics, including rigorous contest preparation.

The Role: Math Contest Preparation Instructor

This is a specialized,

in-person position

focused on high-level

Math Contest Preparation

. Ideal candidates currently hold a full-time math teaching job, are enrolled in teacher's college, or are actively working in an education-related field.

Crucially, proven experience teaching or participating in prestigious math contests (such as AMC or Waterloo) is a necessary requirement for this role.

Essential Qualifications

Contest Expertise (Mandatory):

Teachers must have a minimum of

3 years of teaching experience specifically in AMC or Waterloo math contests

. Your resume and cover letter

must explain these experiences in detail

.

Contest Background:

Prior direct experience with math contests (teaching, coaching, or competing) is mandatory.

Academic Proficiency:

Strong academic proficiency and confidence in teaching advanced contest mathematics, which will be demonstrated during the selection process.

Technical Skill:

Proficient in online teaching tools (for resource preparation and communication).

Core Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, targeted lessons to small classes of students or through private tutoring, focusing exclusively on math contest preparation strategies and content. Prepare specialized lessons within program guidelines, focusing on complex problem-solving. Mark and provide detailed feedback on homework and contest-style assessments. Actively promote and nurture students' interests and competitive spirit in advanced mathematics. Teachers are required to teach a

minimum of 4 hours per week

.

Why Join Exploring Scholar?

Stable Timetable:

Enjoy a reliable, semester-based timetable with set group class times--

no uncertainties!

In-Person Teaching:

Conduct engaging lessons at our

modern, tech-driven facility

.

Increased Hours:

Opportunity to teach more courses or additional one-on-one tutoring classes for increased hours.

Administrative Support:

Our supportive staff manages all logistics (student acquisition, communications, scheduling).

You focus solely on high-level instruction.

Meaningful Connections:

Opportunity to build supportive, high-impact relationships with motivated students within our small class sizes.

Professional Growth:

Benefit from additional opportunities to move up in roles, manage unique educational projects, and access professional development (e.g., alternative practicums, resume assistance).

Location, Compensation, and Application

Location:

Our office is located at

201 Consumers Rd, North York, ON

.

Transit:

Our location is a 15-minute walk from Don Mills Station.

Driving:

Parking stipends are included for our teachers.

Compensation:

Compensation is calculated based on scheduled teaching hours and prior experience.

Other Hiring:

We are also hiring for: In-Person Math, Science, Physics, and English (ELA), and remote AP Economics, AP Statistics, and AP Computer Science.

Application Details:

Please email your cover letter, academic transcript, and a detailed resume to

hr@amberwoodacademy.org

for immediate processing. We appreciate all applicants but will only contact qualified candidates.

Crucially, please use the precise subject line: "Exploring Scholar - In-Person Math Contest Prep Instructor - ES20251118INP-MCP" for expedited processing.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $22.11-$48.67 per hour

Application question(s):

Please describe your previous or current experience teaching or participating in math contests.
Location:

North York, ON M2J 4G8 (preferred)
Work Location: In person