Counselor​/Teaching Assistant, BEAM Discovery

Counselor/Teaching Assistant, BEAM Discovery (New York) About BEAM

The mission of BEAM is to create pathways for students from low‑income and underserved communities to become scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists. Led by staff with these same technical backgrounds, BEAM believes that pathways to STEM careers are created through community, individual support, and access to advanced work that typically lies outside most school curricula. We work to directly support students and to transition them to other supportive enrichment programs that enable their future success.

Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) is seeking undergraduate students or recent graduates to be counselors and teaching assistants for a summer program that gives everyone a chance to excel in mathematics. During summer 2026, we will run two programs: BEAM Discovery and BEAM Summer Away. BEAM Discovery is a cornerstone of BEAM's 10‑year Pathway Program, providing a residential math experience where students grow as problem solvers, learners, and community members.

As a counselor, you will help students discover powerful mathematical ideas, build confidence, and see themselves as mathematicians.

• Supervise students.
• Run social and community activities.
• Build a positive social environment.
• Work with students on mathematics, one‑on‑one and as a teaching assistant.
• Help students get to‑and‑from the program in travel groups.
• Support preparation for student arrival and departure, such as morning greetings, setting up materials, and end‑of‑day cleanup.

Counselors must be strong mathematically, be reliable, and take initiative. They should be charismatic and able to help the kids have fun. All counselors must be at least 18 years old by the beginning of the program. In addition, applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

International students able to obtain CPT or OPT are welcome to apply.

• Working with an awesome team, including a Site Director and Director of Student Life (an experienced counselor), and a trained guidance counselor.
• Empowered as a leader – opportunity to exercise leadership skills in a fun environment.

• Submit your application, including an unofficial transcript, resume, and responses to short application questions, via our online portal.
• If you wish to be considered for multiple locations, submit one application and indicate your location preference.
• After completion, the next steps will be communicated; the final step is an interview with an experienced BEAM staff member.
• For accommodation requests related to the job application process, contact HR at accommodations.

• Hours:
  
  Counselors will average around 7.5 hours on duty per day from 8:30‑4:30.
• Dates/
  
  Location:
  
  Central Los Angeles. Pre‑camp training: 06/16‑06/18 (Juneteenth Observed);
  Camp: 06/22‑07/24;
  Staff Wrap‑up: 07/27‑07/28.
• Compensation: $19.50/hour. Paid for travel time when traveling with groups of students to camp and back to their homes.
• BEAM Discovery does NOT cover housing.

• Lunch and snacks, with options for dietary restrictions on weekdays through all training and camp days.
• 2‑3 staff dinners during camp to relax, connect, and celebrate together.
• Limited, assigned parking is available (Los Angeles).

Beyond a commitment to nondiscrimination, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

BEAM is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, veteran status, active military service member, marital or partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, age, predisposing genetic characteristics, disability, creed, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, unemployment status, salary history, credit history, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.