What does a Math Teacher do?
Math teachers teach mathematical concepts and formulas to students from elementary to high school. They explain math concepts, develop classroom materials, organize activities, assign homework, grade tests, and prepare students for exams. They demonstrate excellent mathematics skills and analytical thinking alongside solid instruction. They impart required mathematics curriculum to their students, including preparing for standardized tests or college entrance exams.
Math teachers instruct students and create lesson plans, assign incorrect homework, and manage the classroom. They communicate with parents and, if necessary, will refer a student or pupil to seek outside help including a tutor. Math teachers may also teach adults or continue their careers at community colleges or universities. Math teachers need a minimum bachelor's degree in education or mathematics with teacher education courses and state licensing where applicable.
- Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
- Provide in- class small group support to assigned students.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
- Care for and effectively assist students with special concerns.
- Analyze data to determine student progress and achievement.
- Work with individual and small groups of students to support mathematics instruction.
- Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Keep accurate grade books, records and reports pursuant to school or district policy.
- Plan and carry out instruction, instructional activities and prepare learning materials.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
- Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
- Work with students to develop and monitor academic goals for both short- term and long-term success.
- Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators and teacher trainers.
- Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
- Evaluate and report on the progress of students according to board policy.
- Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence (lesson plan) of preparation upon request of administrator.
- Maintain a positive, accepting attitude in working with students.
- Establish and enforce rules of behavior and procedures for maintain, order in their classroom.
- Serve as a resource to teachers through coaching, co-teaching, co-planning, modeling best practices in the classrooms.
- Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence (lesson plan) of preparation upon request of administrator.
- Bachelor's Degree in computer science or mathematics and certification to teach.
- Experience with calculus, geometry, statistics, and trigonometry.
- Dedication to instruction of critical thinking and problem-solving with confidence in a collaborative environment.
- Has leadership skills and a positive attitude when assisting with decision making.
- Demonstrated professionalism and dedication to continuous improvement.
- Time management skills.
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Mathnasium“The schedule is easy to work with my classes and it is great to teach math to younger kids.”
Mathnasium“You don't have to worry much about behavior issues for the most part and my boss was super nice and motivating.”
GoStudent“Flexible hours = it's up to you to pick when you want to work and where.”
Miami Dade College“It is a great opportunity for students that wants to work and study at the same time.”
WhiteHat Jr“I can say this is a wonderful platform where we can earn upskill our self while we do something innovative and productive .”
Green River College“I was making minimum wage to tutor advanced Calculus which is significantly less than what I could make tutoring elsewhere”
STRIVE Prep“Staff truly tries to do what is best for students; DEI is a top priority”
University of Texas at Austin“I could choose how many hours I wanted to work which was great being a student.”
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