Young People's Project

Young People's Project

15 jobs near Columbus, OH

College Math Literacy Worker

Young Peoples Project Inc

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

YPP College Math Literacy WorkerRelevance of the Position:The purpose of a College Math Literacy Worker (MLW) is to guide and mentor a team of High School Math Literacy Workers through ongoing support, math and advocacy workshops, planning, and debrief sessions that will help them in their personal and professional development as learners, teachers, leaders, and organizers.Time Commitment (Summer + School year):40 hours of training15 + hours per week of programming in the school year25 + hours per week of programming in the summerCompensation$17 / hourPayments every two weeks, from The Young People's Project Inc.Major Responsibilities:Understand and be able to articulate YPP Mission, History, and Purpose of Math Literacy workMastery of the CurriculumEnsuring the lesson is prepared and mockedEnsuring Students are learning and mastering the materialsMeeting with other staff to coordinate the flow of the day, lesson plan, turn in lesson plans on time to get feedback and make adjustments before any outreachDocumenting where students need help and which skills need work Have continued and timely communication with other instructors and CoordinatorTake notes during sessions in order to inform skill building and development of program and MLWsConduct and document one-on-ones and make that information available to DirectorFoster an effective relationship with MLWsEnsure that attendance and other data collection is tracked and documented constantly and regularlySkills and Abilities Proven ability to work well with people, especially young people (high school and college age peers)Good listening, written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated leadership and organizing skillsSound math background preferred, willingness to improve math background requiredComputer literate and familiar with the use of technology to promote program growthBaseline mastery of at least Algebra 1 preferred.