Math Coach

Competitive Math Coach

New York – Scholar Talent – Job :

As a Network Competitive Math Coach, you will strengthen our competitive math pipeline by preparing scholars to excel in prestigious regional and national competitions such as MOEMS, AMC, NYML, AIME, USAMO, and HMMT. You will thrive in both structured school environments and high-level one-on‑one coaching settings, cultivating a high‑expectations, high‑joy culture where scholars develop resilience, mathematical maturity, and confidence in tackling complex problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a related quantitative field required; advanced degree preferred.

• Demonstrated success in advanced mathematics coursework
• Personal experience competing in high-level math competitions (e.g., AMC/AIME/USAMO/HMMT or similar).
• Preferred:
  • Meaningful positive competitive math experience — as a competitor, problem writer, or experienced coach to middle or high school scholars
  • Experience teaching or coaching in an environment where there was a culture of adult and scholar accountability

• Disciplined, structured, and logical thinker.
• Deep content mastery across algebra, number theory, combinatorics, geometry, and proof‑writing.
• Strong familiarity with the structure, scoring, and preparation pathways for national math competitions.
• Ability to be explicit about decision‑making when solving complex, multi‑step competition problems.
• Ability to design curriculum, problem sets, mock contests, and targeted skill drills.
• Strong data analysis skills to track scholar growth and adjust preparation strategies accordingly.
• Ability to manage and motivate high‑performing scholars in rigorous academic settings.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage scholars, families, and school leaders.
• Organized with high levels of attention to detail.
• Ability to self‑identify gaps in knowledge or skill and independently work to close them.

• School-Based (In-Person)
  • Identify and develop high‑potential scholars through push‑in support, small‑group instruction, and collaboration with math teachers.
  • Support school‑based math teams and competition clubs.
  • Administer diagnostics and analyze scholar performance data to determine readiness and training pathways.
  • Partner with school leaders to strengthen competitive math culture and systems.
• Remote Coaching (Virtual)
  • Deliver private and small‑group competitive math lessons via Zoom.
  • Develop individualized preparation plans for scholars preparing for AMC 8/10/12, AIME, and beyond.
  • Lead advanced problem‑solving sessions and proof‑writing workshops.
  • Track scholar progress and communicate growth updates to families and school stakeholders.
• Preparing Scholars for Advanced Competitions
  • Design and maintain a structured, vertically aligned training progression across grade levels.
  • Foster scholar perseverance, intellectual curiosity, and enthusiasm for mathematical challenge.
  • Ensure scholar safety and uphold Success Academy’s high standards of academic rigor and behavior in both in‑person and virtual environments.

• Ability to commute between assigned school sites during in‑person hours.
• Ability to maintain a professional virtual teaching environment during remote hours.li>
• Flexibility to support occasional weekend competitions or training sessions.
• Collaborate with network and school‑based teams to drive measurable competitive outcomes.
• Uphold Success Academy’s standards for excellence, professionalism, and scholar achievement.

$66,300—$66,300 USD

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.

Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer, actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, and does not offer employment‑based immigration sponsorship.