What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Faculty BEAM Discovery position at BEAM for Summer Roles?
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
Junior Faculty, BEAM Discovery
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
We run four types of courses at BEAM Discovery to help students grow in their mathematical skills and confidence. Each type of class focuses on different areas of mathematics (see below). You will teach a class of one type in the morning and of another type in the afternoon, using adaptable lesson materials
- provided by BEAM.
Morning Classes
Afternoon Classes
About the role
We are looking for early-career educators or graduate students in mathematics, science or education who are excited to create classrooms where students take the lead in doing math-exploring patterns, debating strategies, and justifying their reasoning. You have a passion for understanding the "why" behind math and enjoy guiding students through inquiry and productive struggle toward their own understanding and ownership. With the support of peers and a dedicated coach, you'll refine your teaching skills and build engaging, student-centered classrooms. Join us in our day camp BEAM Discovery to inspire students and grow as an educator while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
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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.
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Staff Pre-camp and Wrap-Up Days : These sessions are full-day commitments (9 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM), even if you are working part-time.
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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.
