Mathematics Instructor

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 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 - ES INP-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