Top Benefits
About the role
Spirit of Math Schools is exciting Canadian phenomena in education, offering students who are highly motivated and often gifted with challenging curriculum to expand their thinking and stretch their abilities beyond the normal curriculum.
Each teacher selected will only teach two grades (example Gr 5 & 6). Each grade is taught separately, and we don’t offer split grade classes.
Spirit of Math is seeking a person who is looking for a work place where teachers enjoy the challenge of teaching advance math, like to share their passion of working with students, and equally, have the desire to stretch themselves. This is not a tutoring position, but instead a teaching position for students who are consistently above average.
Educational Requirements: A graduate degree from a recognized university is necessary (BEd). Teachers teaching Grade 5 and above need to have Math specialization and Masters is preferred.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate you have an eagerness to learn the Spirit of Math method of teaching mathematics. You are constantly seeking ways to learn and improve your skills based on feedback provided. You will be challenged to help students discover the conceptual building blocks and relationships which undergird mathematics. You should be an expert with Microsoft Teams and have the ability to teach online, including use of Whiteboard/OneNote for online presentation and teaching.
The Teacher will be responsible for the following: a) Effectively managing the classroom to maintain a safe, orderly learning environment b) Adhering to the Spirit of Math teaching methodology and administrative system c) Delivering lessons to students d) Grading students assignments, tests and exams e) Building and maintaining relationships with parents f) Addressing issues with students’ performance and behavior g) Drafting report cards three times per year h) Managing assistant teachers as needed i) Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate records of grades and attendance j) Performing peer evaluations periodically k) Attending professional development sessions several times per year. l) Ability to respond back to student and parent inquires within 24 hours. m) Preparing weekly lesson plans in advance n) Passing grade specific test regularly.
Timings: Selected candidates have to be available to teach on Tuesday and/or Wednesday/Thursday from 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm and/or Saturdays from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm. Only candidates meeting this requirement should apply.
Location Address:
1. 2150 Meadowvale Blvd, Mississauga - Classes on Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
2. 10245 Kennedy Rd (N), Brampton - Classes on Tuesday
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- You have reviewed the timings for work and are available to work on those days and time mentioned in the advertisement?
- You have read address mentioned in the advertisement and are available to teach at both locations?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Spirit of Math Schools Inc.
Thought leader, change maker and an authoritative voice in higher education.
Spirit of Math® Schools is a unique and exclusive after-school math enrichment program that provides challenging and advanced math classes and teaches problem solving, collaboration and critical thinking skills to high performing and gifted students from Kindergarten to grade 11. For more than 30 years, we've taken students from the top of the class, to the top of the world; with more than 10,000 students filling 40+ campuses across Canada, in the USA and in Pakistan. Our unique curriculum focuses on problem-solving strategies, logic and critical thinking to become the global standard of excellence in math education. Since 1992, our students have been consistently placed on national and international mathematics honour rolls and our alumni have obtained scholarships from some of North America's top universities.
The concept of teaching was originally developed by Charles Ledger, a Rene Descartes Foundation Medalist and winner of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching, along with Co-Founder, Gwen Ledger, Kim Langen, CEO and Co-Founder of Spirit of Math Schools Inc., extended her father's teaching concept from an after-school class in her basement to a full 39 week curriculum for grades Kindergarten to 11. All Spirit of Math teachers are university graduates who complete a comprehensive Fundamentals of Teaching Mathematics Course program and participate in ongoing professional development.
Top Benefits
About the role
Spirit of Math Schools is exciting Canadian phenomena in education, offering students who are highly motivated and often gifted with challenging curriculum to expand their thinking and stretch their abilities beyond the normal curriculum.
Each teacher selected will only teach two grades (example Gr 5 & 6). Each grade is taught separately, and we don’t offer split grade classes.
Spirit of Math is seeking a person who is looking for a work place where teachers enjoy the challenge of teaching advance math, like to share their passion of working with students, and equally, have the desire to stretch themselves. This is not a tutoring position, but instead a teaching position for students who are consistently above average.
Educational Requirements: A graduate degree from a recognized university is necessary (BEd). Teachers teaching Grade 5 and above need to have Math specialization and Masters is preferred.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate you have an eagerness to learn the Spirit of Math method of teaching mathematics. You are constantly seeking ways to learn and improve your skills based on feedback provided. You will be challenged to help students discover the conceptual building blocks and relationships which undergird mathematics. You should be an expert with Microsoft Teams and have the ability to teach online, including use of Whiteboard/OneNote for online presentation and teaching.
The Teacher will be responsible for the following: a) Effectively managing the classroom to maintain a safe, orderly learning environment b) Adhering to the Spirit of Math teaching methodology and administrative system c) Delivering lessons to students d) Grading students assignments, tests and exams e) Building and maintaining relationships with parents f) Addressing issues with students’ performance and behavior g) Drafting report cards three times per year h) Managing assistant teachers as needed i) Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate records of grades and attendance j) Performing peer evaluations periodically k) Attending professional development sessions several times per year. l) Ability to respond back to student and parent inquires within 24 hours. m) Preparing weekly lesson plans in advance n) Passing grade specific test regularly.
Timings: Selected candidates have to be available to teach on Tuesday and/or Wednesday/Thursday from 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm and/or Saturdays from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm. Only candidates meeting this requirement should apply.
Location Address:
1. 2150 Meadowvale Blvd, Mississauga - Classes on Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
2. 10245 Kennedy Rd (N), Brampton - Classes on Tuesday
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- You have reviewed the timings for work and are available to work on those days and time mentioned in the advertisement?
- You have read address mentioned in the advertisement and are available to teach at both locations?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Spirit of Math Schools Inc.
Thought leader, change maker and an authoritative voice in higher education.
Spirit of Math® Schools is a unique and exclusive after-school math enrichment program that provides challenging and advanced math classes and teaches problem solving, collaboration and critical thinking skills to high performing and gifted students from Kindergarten to grade 11. For more than 30 years, we've taken students from the top of the class, to the top of the world; with more than 10,000 students filling 40+ campuses across Canada, in the USA and in Pakistan. Our unique curriculum focuses on problem-solving strategies, logic and critical thinking to become the global standard of excellence in math education. Since 1992, our students have been consistently placed on national and international mathematics honour rolls and our alumni have obtained scholarships from some of North America's top universities.
The concept of teaching was originally developed by Charles Ledger, a Rene Descartes Foundation Medalist and winner of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching, along with Co-Founder, Gwen Ledger, Kim Langen, CEO and Co-Founder of Spirit of Math Schools Inc., extended her father's teaching concept from an after-school class in her basement to a full 39 week curriculum for grades Kindergarten to 11. All Spirit of Math teachers are university graduates who complete a comprehensive Fundamentals of Teaching Mathematics Course program and participate in ongoing professional development.