Trigonometry Instructor (Summer Session)
The Oliver Scholars Program, Inc.
New York, New York
See other jobs from this company| Date Posted | March 24, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Industry | K-12: Independent/Private, K-12: Public Schools, Other Teaching Jobs, K-12: Charter Schools |
| STEM Focus | Math |
| Certification Needed | Not Applicable |
| Required Education | Bachelor's Degree |
| Job Status | Temporary / Contract |
| Salary | $8,034 - $10,506 |
| Website | https://oliverscholars.org/ |
Description:
Organization Mission: Oliver Scholars
prepares high-achieving students from underserved New York City communities for
success at top independent schools and prestigious colleges.
Job Title: Trigonometry Instructor
Report To: Director of Academic Affairs
Department: Academic Affairs
Position Type: Full-time — Summer Season
FLSA: Exempt
Summary:
Oliver Scholars seeks a math instructor to plan and implement a Trigonometry curriculum for ninth-grade
students. The instructor’s primary
objective is to prepare students to succeed academically at rigorous independent schools. Students should gain
improved competency, skills, and habits of
mind to excel. The instructor will assist the Admissions & Placement
and Academic Affairs departments in
defining expected curricular outcomes and track
student progress. This position reports to the Director of Academic Affairs and
is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of scholarship
and youth development with an educational nonprofit organization.
Responsibilities
● Teach in person
from July to August 2026 and be available for office hours, study hall, faculty
meetings, and parent-teacher meetings. The role entails 5 weeks at a day school
in NYC and 1 week at a boarding school in MA, for which Oliver Scholars will provide
transportation and room & board.
● Perform
co-curricular duties, including planning and supervising field trips, teaching
non-credit electives, facilitating recreational activities, and supervising
dormitories.
● Use the Oliver
Scholars course description and pedagogy to design a Trigonometry curriculum—
including syllabus, lesson plans, problem sets, reading assignments, and
tests/quizzes. The course will focus on the most fundamental topics in a high
school Trigonometry course.
● The course
develops mastery in working with trigonometric functions, ratios, identities,
and equations. To the greatest extent, the focus is on solving word problems
and reading carefully to build mastery. Students may do several hands-on labs
that require them to collect data, make conjectures, and draw conclusions. The
emphasis is for students to solve from a context, rather than drilling and
practicing for its own sake, and to develop verbal and written communication
skills to discuss mathematical and numeracy concepts.
●
Write detailed
Interim and Final Evaluation Reports.
●
Team with tutors,
counselors, and Oliver Scholars leadership
to instruct and support students
●
Attend
a paid instructor orientation.
●
Attend weekly
faculty meetings.
●
Participate in
parent-teacher conferences.
●
Other duties as
assigned.
Qualifications
●
A BA/BS degree
from an accredited college or university; advanced degree preferred
●
Two or more years
of teaching experience at the middle school or high school level
●
Two or more years
of experience designing curriculum
●
Knowledge of
independent schools preferred
●
Outstanding
speaking, writing, and editing skills
●
Deep knowledge of
the principles of teaching students
●
A mission-driven
individual with a belief in and commitment to Oliver’s mission and values
●
A flexible,
creative individual able to find alternative ways to connect with students
●
Emotionally
mature with a good sense of humor and the flexibility and sensitivity to work
with diverse personalities and situations
●
A hard worker
with a high energy level; a “doer” with a willingness to work hands-on in
developing and executing a variety of activities
● A good listener who is comfortable receiving feedback
Desired Competencies
● Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of
others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
● Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; willing to learn new
techniques and procedures; Manages competing demands; changes approach or
method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or
unexpected events.
● Innovation &
Initiative - Displays original thinking and creativity;
Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving
work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information
in a manner that gets others' attention; Looks for and takes advantage of
opportunities.
● Planning/Organizing
& Project Management - Prioritizes
and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional
resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and
their tasks; Develops realistic action plans; Communicates changes and
progress; Completes projects on time and budget.
● Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary range: $8,034 to $10,506.
Equal
Employment Opportunity
The
Oliver Scholars Program, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly
committed to maintaining a work environment free from all forms of
discrimination and harassment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or
status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and
local laws.
Oliver
Scholars encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We value a
diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, as we believe this best reflects
the communities and students we serve.
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