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GRADUATE STUDENT & POSTDOC OPPORTUNITIES
Mentorship Opportunities
New York Academy of Sciences ‣ Call for Scientist Mentors for Afterschool STEM Mentoring Program (ASMP)
About the Program:
- Mentors lead 10 weekly 1-hour sessions in NYC public school classrooms, co-teaching hands-on STEM activities with an on-site educator. You’ll build students’ STEM confidence while developing your own skills in mentorship and science communication.
- We welcome STEM professionals, undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs.
- Participants receive a $500 stipend, travel support, and a 1-year NYAS membership.
Program Timeline and Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
- Mentor Onboarding: Begins September 15 (virtual)
- Curriculum Workshop: Saturday, September 27 (in-person)
- Class Planning Week: September 29–October 3
- Mentoring Sessions: October 6, 2025 – January 30, 2026
Application Form: Apply Now
Contact for questions: asmp@nyas.org or Danielle Mink Bellizzi, Program Manager, Education, New York Academy of Sciences <dminkbellizzi@nyas.org>
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Job Opportunities
Patterns Brooklyn ‣ Call for Instructors
Patterns Brooklyn is opening an enrichment space at 217 Marcus Garvey Blvd in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. Teachers are needed to teach ‘extracurricular’ math, or math that is not typically offered in schools. Children who need extra challenge beyond what they are exposed to in school will meet after-school and/or on weekends for one hour at a time.
Compensation is $100.00 per hour and includes planning related to the course. Curriculum will not necessarily be provided if not desired but we can provide guidance and helpful texts to base a course of study if needed.
What would you have liked to learn about as a child that you didn’t get a chance to learn?
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Prestige Institute ‣ Call for Instructors
Deadline: N/A
Prestige offers instruction in a variety of middle school and high school mathematics topics, including the AMC competitions, AP Statistics and Calculus, and SAT/ACT mathematics preparation. We are actively seeking instructors who are comfortable teaching any of these subjects and can provide high-quality instruction to our students!
While we are primarily looking for instructors who can teach in person at our Westchester location at least once a week. We also welcome online instructors as a more flexible and convenient option.
If any graduate students are interested in this opportunity, we would be happy to set up a call to discuss rates, scheduling, and any other relevant details. Please let us know if you have any questions – contact westchester@prestigei.com | 914-881-9191.
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Thinking Caps Group ‣ Call for Tutors
Deadline: Rolling
Compensation: $27-$50/hr. depending on education level.
Application Process: Applicants should send resumes to tutors@thinkingcapsgroup.com. We ask that candidates include a little information about themselves and why they’re interested in tutoring. To apply for a position with us, please send a resume detailing your background and tell us why you are a good fit for Thinking Caps.
Contact for questions: William Scarlett (Academic Liaison) <wscarlett@thinkingcapsgroup.
Job Description:
Thinking Caps is a boutique tutoring company that provides the following services to NYC-area students:
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Study and executive functioning skills instruction
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Individualized subject tutoring (including English, math, foreign languages, and science)
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Test prep support (ISEE, SSAT, SAT, ACT, SHSAT, SAT subject tests, etc.)
We’re currently seeking to hire qualified instructors who can help students study smarter, not harder. The work is done at the students’ homes or schools. Please note that we request that all applicants are prepared to take on at least three students for the duration of an academic year. Compensation is $27-$50/hr. depending on education level. Finally, we ask that all applicants have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, but can work with exceptions if provided with requisite explanation.
The TCG Process
At Thinking Caps we pay special attention to tutor interests and teaching style to make sure we match instructors with students they’ll really “click” with. We work primarily with middle and high school students, some of whom have learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.
Benefits
While working for Thinking Caps tutors can expect:
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Advanced training to help develop students’ study/executive functioning skills
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Opportunities to teach material from their particular field(s) of study
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Access to our comprehensive Resource Library to help you prepare for lessons
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Flexible hours and travel compensation when applicable
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Academic support from our team of Academic Directors and Liaisons
The work is done at the students’ homes or schools. Please note that we request that all applicants are prepared to take on at least three students for the duration of an academic year.
Applicants should send resumes to tutors@thinkingcapsgroup.com. We ask that candidates include a little information about themselves and why they’re interested in tutoring.
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NYC Math-M-Addicts ‣ Assistant Teachers for Saturday math enrichment program
Additional information: Program link | Teacher list
Deadline: Rolling
Application Process: 1) Submit a resume and cover letter to careers@mathmaddicts.org. Include in your cover letter information about your math background which you feel will help us determine the student group level best matched to your experience. 2) (Optional) Visit the program 3) Present solutions to two problems from a former entrance exam to a couple of MMA teachers.
Contact for Questions: Ruvim Breydo <ruvim@mathmaddicts.org>
Job Description:
A Head Teacher and one or more Assistant Teachers work together to instruct students in grades 5-12 using the teaching methods and curriculum developed by MMA’s founders. The program aims to provide insight into advanced-level math. After one or more semesters in an Assistant Teacher role, candidates may be invited to become a Head Teacher.
Assistant Teacher Responsibilities:
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Assist the Head Teacher in leading classes
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Help maintain student engagement by assisting in discussions
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Give Head Teacher feedback on which students may need extra help
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Work with students individually and in small groups
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Assume Head Teacher responsibilities in his/her absence
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Meet with MMA founders to review course materials
Assistant Teacher Qualifications:
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A degree in math, science, or engineering
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Fluency in areas such as combinatorics, number theory, the pigeon-hole principle, graphs, mathematical induction, geometry, and game theory
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Experience with a math circle or math team is a plus
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Experience teaching in a collaborative environment is a plus
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Conferences
Institute for Mathematics and Democracy, in collaboration with Wellesley College Wagner Centers, is organizing:
Social Choice: Theory and Computation
An Interdisciplinary Conference on Voting, Representation, and Districting
October 15-17, 2025
Wellesley College
Please check this page for updates, including hotel information and the registration form.
For questions, please email contact@math-democracy.org.
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Research Opportunities
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Fellowship Opportunities
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