Top Benefits
About the role
Why Work With Us?
At Spirit of Math, we believe in creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. When you join our team, you're not just starting a job - you're becoming part of a community that thrives on collaboration, learning, and shared success.
Here's what you can expect when you work with us:
Core Benefits
- Competitive salary with potential for performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plans (including RRSP with company matching through DPSP).
- Generous paid time off, including sick leave, paid vacation, personal days, and scheduled paid summer shutdowns for some positions.
Career & Growth Opportunities
- Annual professional development budget for courses, certifications, and conferences.
- Internal mobility and clear pathways for advancement - we support your career journey.
- Opportunity to contribute ideas and shape how we work.
Work-life Balance & Well-being
- Flexible working hours to help you balance personal and professional priorities.
- On-site yoga at headquarters and wellness initiatives throughout the year.
- Discounted gym memberships to support your fitness goals.
- Pet-friendly headquarters office environment - bring your dog to work!
Culture & Perks
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative workplace culture where every person matters.
- Annual all-staff conference to connect, learn, and celebrate together.
- Staff events and fun team-building activities.
- Peer-to-peer recognition programs - we love celebrating success!
- Access to partnerships offering thousands of discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more.
Lifestyle & Convenience
- Free snacks, unlimited coffee, and tea every day.
- Commuter-friendly headquarters with free parking and easy access to public transit.
At Spirit of Math, we're committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment where you can thrive - personally and professionally.
Join us and be part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your well-being is a priority.
The Contest Coach for Competitive Contest Coaching Cub is primarily responsible for leading in-person contest coaching courses to strengthen the problem-solving skills of students who regularly compete in mathematics contests and guide them to discovering new and challenging mathematics topics. This is a part-time contract position.
Personal Qualities:
The ideal candidate is creative, dependable and has a compassion for mathematics and education.
Decision-Making Ability:
The successful candidate is capable of independently achieving objectives which demonstrate professional educational judgment.
**Work Values:**The ideal candidate will value:
- Teaching and Learning
- Initiative
- Critical Thinking
- Independence
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Teamwork
- High Standards
Education:
The minimum level of education that is required is a B.Sc. (or equivalent) or Spirit of Math (SoM) Assistant Teacher Alumni. Current graduate students are encouraged to apply.
**Skilled Knowledge & Experience:**The mathematical knowledge required varies by position:
- The Contest Coach Grade 7-8 require a thorough understanding of mathematics up to and including first year university math courses and above
- All Contest Coaches should have experience participating in math contests, math circles, creating math contests, or organizing contests along with experience teaching, tutoring, or coaching students at a grade 8 or above level.
- All Contest Coaches should also have confidence with technology, preferably using the Microsoft Office Suite and Leaning Managements Systems. Experience with LaTeX is an asset for the Contest Coach for Senior Level. The successful candidate must be proficient in English reading, writing, and speaking.
Responsibilities:
Contest Coach will report directly to the Contest Coordinator on the following key responsibilities:
- Conduct regular classes in-person at HQ Campus
- Leading students through problem-solving strategies to solve questions
- Responding to and answering any students' questions
- Facilitating students' discussions
- Preparing for each session before class
- Assessing students' abilities and adjusting their lesson accordingly
- Selecting content for each lesson and posting weekly problems between classes based on students' leaning needs
- Communicate with students online on a regular basis
- Setting up office hours
- Helping students to work on the discovery topics
- Reporting and providing feedback to the Contest Manager
- Other tasks as needed
To promote cooperation, inspire confidence, and release the genius in every child.
Spirit of Math is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices. The positions are open to all qualified applicants, including men, women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and other groups protected by human rights laws. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.
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
Why Work With Us?
At Spirit of Math, we believe in creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. When you join our team, you're not just starting a job - you're becoming part of a community that thrives on collaboration, learning, and shared success.
Here's what you can expect when you work with us:
Core Benefits
- Competitive salary with potential for performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plans (including RRSP with company matching through DPSP).
- Generous paid time off, including sick leave, paid vacation, personal days, and scheduled paid summer shutdowns for some positions.
Career & Growth Opportunities
- Annual professional development budget for courses, certifications, and conferences.
- Internal mobility and clear pathways for advancement - we support your career journey.
- Opportunity to contribute ideas and shape how we work.
Work-life Balance & Well-being
- Flexible working hours to help you balance personal and professional priorities.
- On-site yoga at headquarters and wellness initiatives throughout the year.
- Discounted gym memberships to support your fitness goals.
- Pet-friendly headquarters office environment - bring your dog to work!
Culture & Perks
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative workplace culture where every person matters.
- Annual all-staff conference to connect, learn, and celebrate together.
- Staff events and fun team-building activities.
- Peer-to-peer recognition programs - we love celebrating success!
- Access to partnerships offering thousands of discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more.
Lifestyle & Convenience
- Free snacks, unlimited coffee, and tea every day.
- Commuter-friendly headquarters with free parking and easy access to public transit.
At Spirit of Math, we're committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment where you can thrive - personally and professionally.
Join us and be part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your well-being is a priority.
The Contest Coach for Competitive Contest Coaching Cub is primarily responsible for leading in-person contest coaching courses to strengthen the problem-solving skills of students who regularly compete in mathematics contests and guide them to discovering new and challenging mathematics topics. This is a part-time contract position.
Personal Qualities:
The ideal candidate is creative, dependable and has a compassion for mathematics and education.
Decision-Making Ability:
The successful candidate is capable of independently achieving objectives which demonstrate professional educational judgment.
**Work Values:**The ideal candidate will value:
- Teaching and Learning
- Initiative
- Critical Thinking
- Independence
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Teamwork
- High Standards
Education:
The minimum level of education that is required is a B.Sc. (or equivalent) or Spirit of Math (SoM) Assistant Teacher Alumni. Current graduate students are encouraged to apply.
**Skilled Knowledge & Experience:**The mathematical knowledge required varies by position:
- The Contest Coach Grade 7-8 require a thorough understanding of mathematics up to and including first year university math courses and above
- All Contest Coaches should have experience participating in math contests, math circles, creating math contests, or organizing contests along with experience teaching, tutoring, or coaching students at a grade 8 or above level.
- All Contest Coaches should also have confidence with technology, preferably using the Microsoft Office Suite and Leaning Managements Systems. Experience with LaTeX is an asset for the Contest Coach for Senior Level. The successful candidate must be proficient in English reading, writing, and speaking.
Responsibilities:
Contest Coach will report directly to the Contest Coordinator on the following key responsibilities:
- Conduct regular classes in-person at HQ Campus
- Leading students through problem-solving strategies to solve questions
- Responding to and answering any students' questions
- Facilitating students' discussions
- Preparing for each session before class
- Assessing students' abilities and adjusting their lesson accordingly
- Selecting content for each lesson and posting weekly problems between classes based on students' leaning needs
- Communicate with students online on a regular basis
- Setting up office hours
- Helping students to work on the discovery topics
- Reporting and providing feedback to the Contest Manager
- Other tasks as needed
To promote cooperation, inspire confidence, and release the genius in every child.
Spirit of Math is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices. The positions are open to all qualified applicants, including men, women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and other groups protected by human rights laws. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.
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.