Job Title: Math Instructor / Teacher (K–8 After-School Enrichment)
Location: San Francisco Bay Area – Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Pacifica, Daly City, Hayward, and San Francisco (with locations close to Muni or BART),
Job Type: Part-time | In-Person | Weekday Afternoons (3-6pm)
About Descartes Learning Club:
Descartes Learning Club Corporation is a boutique provider of high-quality, in-person math enrichment programs for K–8 students. We offer classes in San Francisco, Pacifica, Daly City, Hayward, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and Portola Valley for the 2025–2026 school year.
Our mission is to provide world-class math education that inspires students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and love learning. Through small-group instruction (1–6 students), customized curriculum, and expert educators, our math classes foster both academic excellence and meaningful student engagement.
We’re hiring passionate and knowledgeable Math Instructors / Teachers who want to make a real difference in students' academic journeys.
Why Join Us as a Math Instructor / Teacher?
- Safe and supportive teaching environments located directly on school campuses
- Paid on-the-job training and curriculum support
- Flexible part-time schedule during weekday afternoons and weekends
- Relaxed and inclusive atmosphere with casual dress
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding math education company
- Make a direct impact on students’ confidence, skills, and long-term success
Key Responsibilities for the Math Instructor / Teacher Role:
- Teach small-group K–8 math classes using company-provided curriculum and instructional strategies that focus on developing mathematical minds and abstract thinking skills
- Facilitate a positive, inclusive, and student-centered classroom environment
- Review student homework, conduct formative assessments, and adapt instruction to meet individual needs
- Share post-lesson recaps and homework assignments with parents
- Track and report student progress each semester to families
- Communicate promptly with parents and provide make-up sessions as needed
- Mentor students to think logically, ask questions, and love mathematics
Preferred Qualifications for Math Instructor / Teacher Candidates:
- Strong foundation in mathematics; a bachelor’s degree in math, science, engineering or a related field is preferred
- Mature and talented undergraduate math majors with tutoring or competition backgrounds are welcome to apply
- Prior experience teaching or tutoring elementary or middle school students is required
- Familiarity with math enrichment programs or math competitions is a strong plus
- Excellent communication skills and classroom presence
- Passion for helping students build both academic skills and confidence
You will teach at school campuses or our own centers to small classes of 1-6 students for 1-2.5 hours (mostly at least 1.5 hours for each weekday) between 3-6pm on weekdays. We are flexible and can adapt to your weekly availability. Specific schedules may vary depending on your and students’ available days and times.
Here is an illustrative schedule:
- Weekday afternoons: 3:30–5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Whether you're an experienced math educator or an aspiring math instructor / teacher with a passion for mentoring students, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in shaping the next generation of confident and curious problem-solvers!
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 6 per week
Schedule:
- After school
Application Question(s):
- What was your GPA and major GPA from your university and graduate studies (if applicable), respectively?
- Are you willing to take a drug test, in accordance with local law/regulations, and get a background check?
- Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
- Our classes are in San Francisco, Daly City, Hayward, Menlo Park, Pacifica, Palo Alto and Portola Valley in the 2025-2026 school year, starting in September 2025. You will teach for 1-2.5 hours between about 3:00-6pm on weekdays. The specific hours will vary depending on the final confirmed courses. Can you teach at one or more of these locations? If so, please specify the locations where you can teach.
- We are primarily hiring for (1) fall: 9/1/25-12/18/25 or the 2025-2026 full school year between 9/1/25 and 6/12/26 excluding holiday and school breaks. Can you teach at least one full session (missing no more than ~1 week / session)?
Experience:
- math teaching or tutoring: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
