Math Olympiad Advisor
Company: Cambridge Public Schools
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description of Service Opportunity: Math Olympiad is a program
aimed to stimulate enthusiasm and a love for mathematics, introduce
mathematical concepts, teach strategies for problem solving,
develop mathematical flexibility, strengthen mathematical
intuition, foster mathematical creativity and ingenuity, provide
the satisfaction, joy and thrill of solving challenges, and develop
an appreciation of mathematics. The roles and responsibilities of
the advisor are: Provide students with problems and opportunities
to review solutions. Create and foster relationships with students
to ensure each student success Facilitate during 1 weekly before or
after school meeting OR weekly lunch sessions Maintain open
communication with students Review student thinking and overall
student comprehension Provide ongoing feedback and encouragement
for students throughout practice Administer Math Olympiad (MOEMS)
monthly problem-solving contests in the months November through
March. This is a 2 hour per week commitment, with one hour of work
with students and one hour of planning. Please note that your
hourly rate is dependent upon your collective bargaining agreement
or individual hourly rate. Minimum Requirements: Experience
teaching elementary and/or middle school mathematics; Bachelor's
degree or higher from an accredited college/university; experience
dealing with diverse student populations and familiarity working in
an urban setting preferred. Priority will be given to regularly
appointed teachers from Cambridge Public School District. Length of
Contract: September 20, 2025 through May 29, 2026 Contract Amount:
Not exceed $2760.00 Please note that your hourly rate is dependent
upon your collective bargaining agreement or individual hourly
rate. If you are a non-exempt employee and have worked more than 40
hours a week, you will be paid time and a half for any hours worked
over 40 hours
Keywords: Cambridge Public Schools, East Hartford , Math Olympiad Advisor, Education / Teaching , Cambridge, Connecticut
