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Math and Science Learning Specialist (oakland lake merritt / grand)
By | July 31, 2008
Educational Services Associates, a small group practice offering remediation and enrichment services, educational therapy, and educational consultation, is looking for a candidate with expertise in math and science. This person will work one-on-one primarily with high school students and middle school students for 15-20 hours per week during after-school, evening, and/or weekend hours. The hourly wage ranges from $22.00 to $27.00, depending on experience and credentials. The start date is on or very close to September 2nd.
ESA offers a supportive, fun, and flexible work environment; weekly case conferences and individual mentoring; full administrative support; opportunities for professional growth; participation in development of student curricula; and generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time.
Math:
Applicants must be fluent with concepts, procedures, and applications relating to algebra I, geometry, algebra II, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and statistics, including but not limited to the following:
properties of exponents
operations with monomials
equations of conics
geometric proofs
graphs of rational functions
logarithms and exponential functions
series and sequences
probability
trigonometric equations
vectors
derivatives and integrals
use of TI-83 or higher graphing calculator
all math content that appears on the SAT, SAT II Math II Subject Test, and the AP Calculus exam
Science:
Applicants must be fluent with concepts, procedures, and applications relating to either Chemistry, Physics, or Biology, including but not limited to the following:
Biology:
inter- and intramolecular bonding
structure and function of macromolecules
structure and function of organelles
cellular respiration and photosynthesis
mitosis and meiosis
genetics
DNA technology: PCR, gel electrophoresis, genetic recombination
evolution
phylogeny
botany
neurobiology
ecology
all content on the SAT II Biology Subject Test and the AP Biology exam
Chemistry:
pH and acid-base titrations
limiting reagents
stoichiometry
chemical equilibria and reaction rates
calculating enthalpy changes
oxidation-reduction reactions
naming organic compounds
all content on the SAT II Chemistry Subject Test and the AP Chemistry exam
Physics:
linear motion
projectile motion
force diagrams
rotational mechanics
momentum vectors
optics
thermodynamics
electricity and magnetism
all content on the SAT II Physics Subject Test and the AP Physics exam
Strong candidates would also:
hold a BA or BS with a major in a math or science field;
understand math applications in biology, chemistry, physics environmental science, computer science or engineering;
use innovative, non-traditional, and adaptive teaching methods to reach students with a range of learning styles (kinesthetic, auditory, verbal, non-verbal, multi-sensory, etc), and be eager to learn new ones;
have experience teaching or tutoring middle school and high school students who are gifted and also have learning disabilities, difficulties and/or differences including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, executive functioning difficulties, visual/spatial processing difficulties, Dyslexia, Central Auditory Processing Deficits, and others;
feel at ease and have a good rapport with pre-teens and teens, including students with oppositional or disengaged relationships to schooling, addiction, OCD, depression and anxiety, and other emotional/behavioral difficulties that impact learning;
work comfortably with students who have a wide range of cognitive ability;
be comfortable communicating and meeting with school staff, teachers, parents, and other professionals such as neurologists, audiologists, and therapists;
participate in case management and student advocacy activities; and
make a long-term commitment to working at ESA (at least 2 years).
Please send résumé and cover letter by email to Rebecca Jaffe at rjaffe@edservices.org with Math and Science Specialist in the subject line. Résumés unaccompanied by cover letter will not be accepted.
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