About BEAM
The mission of BEAM is to create pathways for students from low-income and historically marginalized 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.
BEAM's model provides continuous support from middle school through college graduation, including intense academic summer programs for middle school students (after 6th and 7th grade), weekend classes and mentoring, and STEM-focused support through college. Our program includes not just access to learning advanced math but also support finding and applying to other opportunities, including support with college admissions and financial aid. In addition to our academic content, bringing students into community is a key part of our mission and all of our work is designed to support that goal.
BEAM has grown from a small summer program serving 17 students in the summer of 2011 to a year-round, national program, serving 420 students at six summer program sites and 600 students in year-round programming in New York City and Los Angeles this school year. In addition, our BEAM National pilot program now reaches over 500 elementary-aged students in seven different states, working to create a new nationwide pathway modeled on our local work.
With our recent strategic plan, our team has committed to transforming the organization from a successful startup to a more mature and scalable organization that can drive change across the country.
About the role
Faculty, BEAM Summer Away
Picturing our classrooms
At BEAM, we strive to create classrooms where students take the lead in doing mathematics. Picture them working in huddles or independently, exploring patterns on the board, debating strategies, and justifying their reasoning to their peers. Our classes feature open-ended challenges that invite every student -no matter their background-to jump in, explore, and grow. Teachers guide the process, fostering persistence and helping students make sense of math through inquiry and productive struggle. By affirming students' strengths and identities, we empower them to see themselves as confident problem-solvers and mathematicians.
The type of math that you will teach
By content goals our classes can be classified as follows :
- Topics :
- Pure Topics classes explore abstract concepts like graph theory, number theory, combinatorics, tessellations, symmetries and many more subjects. These classes focus on reasoning, proofs, and logical thinking, expanding students' understanding of what math can be.
- Applied Topics connect math to real-world contexts, such as programming, circuits, voting theory or data patterns. These classes show how math can be used to explain and solve practical problems, helping students see its relevance in everyday life.
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Math Thinking classes teach students creative problem-solving strategies, using fun, puzzly problems often inspired by math contests. Students learn to apply techniques like case analysis and divisibility criteria, building confidence and adaptability in tackling challenges systematically
- Solving Big Problems classes challenge students with complex problems that require deep thought and persistence. Students develop strategies like finding patterns, case analysis, and proof writing while building stamina and confidence in tackling unfamiliar and difficult tasks collaboratively. This is the only type of class that is semi-scripted with some specific problems we ask faculty to cover.
About the role
We're looking for math and science educators who love math, enjoy working with middle schoolers, and are ready to dive into camp life. You'll design your own curriculum, helping students explore patterns, make conjectures, and justify their reasoning through hands-on, student-centered learning. Outside the classroom, you'll join students for meals, lead evening activities, go on field trips, and help build a supportive, fun community. You'll also collaborate with TAs, coaches, and fellow faculty to create meaningful lessons that reflect BEAM's engaging and challenging approach to math.
You will...
Design and teach engaging math courses for middle schoolers aligned with BEAM Summer Away offerings (described above). Continuously tailor and adapt your curriculum for the students in your classroom to deepen their engagement, curiosity, and understanding of the topic.Collaborate closely with teaching assistants, coaches, and other faculty in dedicated collaboration spaces, receiving support to help you succeed in lesson planning, problem-solving sessions, and creating engaging classroom experiences.Help maintain a positive camp environment by modeling and encouraging camp expectations and routines.Supporting student learning, growth, and love of mathematics by being an engaged member of the community during camp, including but not limited to :Supporting evening free time, independent study, relays, and other camp activities typically at least 5 days a weekEating meals with students and colleagues to support community building and fostering strong relationships between staff and studentsAttending some field trips (such as a hiking trip, field day, or day at Six Flags!)Attending staff meetings (typically 2-3 times a week) that include time for building community amongst summer staff, engaging in professional development, and aligning on upcoming prioritiesAttend pre-camp training and complete wrap-up sessions and feedback after camp.You have...
Course Design Experience : You create student-centered lessons where students take the lead, exploring, questioning, and justifying their reasoning. You know how to pull from your own collection of resources and adapt them to design lessons where middle schoolers can embrace productive struggle, collaboration, and inquiry, helping students grow as confident problem-solvers.Classroom Leadership Experience : At least 3 years of experience as the main instructor regularly leading a classroom (e.g., in schools, colleges, enrichment programs, math circles or other). You've created environments where students engage, persist, and grow as mathematicians.A Commitment to Equity : A dedication to creating curriculum and classrooms where all students, regardless of their background or prior experience, feel valued and capable. You believe in leveraging students' diverse strengths, identities, and perspectives to enrich the learning experience.Familiarity with and / or Excitement for Math / STEM Topics : A solid understanding of middle school math concepts and the topics you'll design for your classes. For non-applied math courses, you should have a clear understanding of mathematical proof. For applied math courses, you should understand the role of math in the course that you are designing.Growth Mindset : A reflective teaching practice and openness to feedback from your coach, TAs, and peers, with the ability to thoughtfully implement feedback as an opportunity to refine and enhance your teaching practice.Effective Communication : The ability to connect with students, colleagues, and the broader community in ways that foster understanding, collaboration, and support.Requirements...
Ability to work on-site in the city where the camp is located (NYC or LA). BEAM does not cover room and board for BEAM Discovery programs.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. International graduate students able to obtain CPT or OPT are welcome to apply.Faculty, BEAM Summer Away
Picturing our classrooms
At BEAM, we strive to create classrooms where students take the lead in doing mathematics. Picture them working in huddles or independently, exploring patterns on the board, debating strategies, and justifying their reasoning to their peers. Our classes feature open-ended challenges that invite every student -no matter their background-to jump in, explore, and grow. Teachers guide the process, fostering persistence and helping students make sense of math through inquiry and productive struggle. By affirming students' strengths and identities, we empower them to see themselves as confident problem-solvers and mathematicians.
The type of math that you will teach
By content goals our classes can be classified as follows :
Topics :Pure Topics classes explore abstract concepts like graph theory, number theory, combinatorics, tessellations, symmetries and many more subjects. These classes focus on reasoning, proofs, and logical thinking, expanding students' understanding of what math can be.Applied Topics connect math to real-world contexts, such as programming, circuits, voting theory or data patterns. These classes show how math can be used to explain and solve practical problems, helping students see its relevance in everyday life.Problem SolvingStrategic Math Thinking classes teach students creative problem-solving strategies, using fun, puzzly problems often inspired by math contests. Students learn to apply techniques like case analysis and divisibility criteria, building confidence and adaptability in tackling challenges systematicallySolving Big Problems classes challenge students with complex problems that require deep thought and persistence. Students develop strategies like finding patterns, case analysis, and proof writing while building stamina and confidence in tackling unfamiliar and difficult tasks collaboratively. This is the only type of class that is semi-scripted with some specific problems we ask faculty to cover.About the role
We're looking for math and science educators who love math, enjoy working with middle schoolers, and are ready to dive into camp life. You'll design your own curriculum, helping students explore patterns, make conjectures, and justify their reasoning through hands-on, student-centered learning. Outside the classroom, you'll join students for meals, lead evening activities, go on field trips, and help build a supportive, fun community. You'll also collaborate with TAs, coaches, and fellow faculty to create meaningful lessons that reflect BEAM's engaging and challenging approach to math.
You will...
Design and teach engaging math courses for middle schoolers aligned with BEAM Summer Away offerings (described above). Continuously tailor and adapt your curriculum for the students in your classroom to deepen their engagement, curiosity, and understanding of the topic.Collaborate closely with teaching assistants, coaches, and other faculty in dedicated collaboration spaces, receiving support to help you succeed in lesson planning, problem-solving sessions, and creating engaging classroom experiences.Help maintain a positive camp environment by modeling and encouraging camp expectations and routines.Supporting student learning, growth, and love of mathematics by being an engaged member of the community during camp, including but not limited to :Supporting evening free time, independent study, relays, and other camp activities typically at least 5 days a weekEating meals with students and colleagues to support community building and fostering strong relationships between staff and studentsAttending some field trips (such as a hiking trip, field day, or day at Six Flags!)Attending staff meetings (typically 2-3 times a week) that include time for building community amongst summer staff, engaging in professional development, and aligning on upcoming prioritiesAttend pre-camp training and complete wrap-up sessions and feedback after camp.You have...
Course Design Experience : You create student-centered lessons where students take the lead, exploring, questioning, and justifying their reasoning. You know how to pull from your own collection of resources and adapt them to design lessons where middle schoolers can embrace productive struggle, collaboration, and inquiry, helping students grow as confident problem-solvers.Classroom Leadership Experience : At least 3 years of experience as the main instructor regularly leading a classroom (e.g., in schools, colleges, enrichment programs, math circles or other). You've created environments where students engage, persist, and grow as mathematicians.A Commitment to Equity : A dedication to creating curriculum and classrooms where all students, regardless of their background or prior experience, feel valued and capable. You believe in leveraging students' diverse strengths, identities, and perspectives to enrich the learning experience.Familiarity with and / or Excitement for Math / STEM Topics : A solid understanding of middle school math concepts and the topics you'll design for your classes. For non-applied math courses, you should have a clear understanding of mathematical proof. For applied math courses, you should understand the role of math in the course that you are designing.Growth Mindset : A reflective teaching practice and openness to feedback from your coach, TAs, and peers, with the ability to thoughtfully implement feedback as an opportunity to refine and enhance your teaching practice.Effective Communication : The ability to connect with students, colleagues, and the broader community in ways that foster understanding, collaboration, and support.Requirements...
Ability to work on-site in the city where the camp is located (NYC or LA). BEAM does not cover room and board for BEAM Discovery programs.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. International graduate students able to obtain CPT or OPT are welcome to apply.Exceptional candidates will have...
A background in teaching enrichment math or science.Experience working with low-income students or from historically marginalized communities, including Title 1 schools.Physical Requirements...
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a seasonal employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role :
Frequent sitting, talking and listening and occasional walking, bending, stooping, and pullingHandle and operate computers, tools or controlsOccasionally lift and / or move up to 25 poundsModerate noise levelWork in an indoor classroom environment that may not have air conditioning in the summerFor day camps : travel to and from campusFor residential roles - live in a dormitory at the campus in which the program takes placeReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Exceptional candidates will have...
A background in teaching enrichment math or science.Experience working with low-income students or from historically marginalized communities, including Title 1 schools.Why You'll Love Working Here...
Room and board is on BEAM for the duration of the summer programTravel from and to the camp site is covered by BEAMSmall classes with 10-15 students and 2 adultsIn the camp setting you really get to know the extraordinary people that students are.Professional development before camp to set you up for successThe opportunity to teach exciting math to middle school students, with the freedom to design your own curriculum, set the arc and goals for your class, and explore student ideas deeply as they arise.A collaborative, supportive team of educators and staff, bringing together diverse backgrounds-academia, middle school, high school, and more-to create an environment where everyone learns and grows together.Don't have everything listed under the "you have..." section?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single condition. At BEAM, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, so if you're excited about this role but your experiences don't match exactly to everything in the posting we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other BEAM roles.
Details
Location :
BSA LA will take place at Harvey Mudd CollegeBSA NY will take place in Marist CollegeProgram dates :
BSA LA from June 25, 2025 to July 23, 2025All Staff Pre-camp Training : 06 / 25 - 6 / 27Camp : 06 / 29 - 7 / 20Wrap-up : 07 / 21 - 7 / 23BSA NYC July 2nd, 2025 to July 30th, 2025All Staff Pre-camp Training : 7 / 2-7 / 5Camp : 7 / 6 - 7 / 27Wrap-up : 7 / 28 - 7 / 30Compensation : $6,300 for the duration of the program.
Application Process :
Screening call (~30 mins)Project (max 2 hours)Final Interview (max 1 hours)Reference checks & offer!
For more information and the application, contact us at Bruce@beammath.org. For information on working at our residential summer camps, check out our BEAM Summer Away postings!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
BEAM believes that our staff, at all levels and across all roles, should represent the backgrounds of the students we serve. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Beyond a commitment to nondiscrimination, we strongly encourage applications from underrepresented and marginalized communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 (including traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protected hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), ethnicity, religion (including clothing or facial hair worn in accordance with the religious tenets), color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, gender (including actual or perceived sex, gender identity, and gender expression including a person's actual or perceived gender-related self-image, appearance, behavior, expression, or other gender-related characteristic, regardless of the sex assigned to that person at birth), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, status as a veteran, active military service member, or uniform service member, marital or partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, age (18 or older), predisposing genetic characteristics, disability, creed, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, unemployment status, salary history, credit history, an individual's status as having a known relationship or association with a member or members of a protected category, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.
All personnel decisions will be made in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity and subject only to valid (job-related) requirements for employment, benefits, or promotional opportunities.
