Competitive Contest Team Coach Grade 9-10 - Toronto, Canada - Spirit of Math Schools Inc.

Spirit of Math Schools Inc.
Spirit of Math Schools Inc.
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Toronto, Canada

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About Spirit of Math:


With over 30 years of success, Spirit of Math is an innovative leader in after-school mathematics education for high-performing students.

Located at more than 30 campuses across Canada.

From our after-school classes and campuses to our expanding series of math workbooks and training for educators, Spirit of Math is changing the equation for inquisitive minds around the world.


The Competitive Contest Team Coach for Grades 9 and 10 is primarily responsible for leading in-person contest coaching sessions and invigilating multiple math contests.

This is a part-time contract position. This position is for 9 months.


Decision-Making Ability:


  • Teaching and Learning
  • Initiative
  • Critical Thinking
  • Independence
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • High Standards

Education:


  • B.Sc. (or equivalent), or
  • Spirit of Math (SoM) Assistant Teacher Alumni, or
  • Current undergraduate student in mathematics (or equivalent) with multiple honour roll certificates in a variety of math contests.

Skilled Knowledge & Experience:

This individual has**:

  • A strong background in mathematics, with a proven understanding of high school, and advanced math concepts, up to first year university concepts.
  • Experience with participating in math contest, math circles, creating math contests, or organizing contests.
  • Experience with teaching, tutoring, or coaching students.
  • Confidence with the use of technology.
  • Language proficiency in English

Key Responsibilities:
Contest Coach will report directly to the Contests Coordinator on the following key responsibilities:

  • Conducting monthly in-person coaching sessions online from September to January, and April to May.
  • Conducting biweekly in=person coaching sessions in February and March.
  • Travelling nationally and international to math competitions (flights, accommodation, per diem will be provided)
  • Coaching students to solve problems using diverse problemsolving strategies.
  • Selecting content for each session and preparing a lesson plan for each session.
  • Invigilating up to four contests.
  • Supporting students with research for their independent discovery topics.
  • Assessing students' abilities and adjusting sessions accordingly.
  • Other tasks as needed.
To promote cooperation, inspire confidence, and release the genius in every child.
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