Early Education Instructional Specialist

Early Education Specialist

The Early Education Specialist at Mathnasium is a key instructional and leadership role designed for an individual passionate about working with our youngest learnerstypically in PreK through 2nd grade. This position blends early math instruction with light administrative oversight of lower-level student materials and learning plans. The ideal candidate has a strong background in early childhood education, enjoys nurturing foundational number sense, and brings a warm, patient, and structured presence to the classroom. Experience working with children with learning differences or developmental delays is a strong plus. The Early Education Specialist plays a critical role in shaping positive math experiences and building confidence for students at the very start of their academic journey.

Core Responsibilities

Instructional Duties

• Deliver engaging math instruction to PreK2nd grade students using the Mathnasium Method and early learning best practices.
• Reinforce key foundational number sense skills such as counting, number recognition, subitizing, comparing quantities, place value, and early addition/subtraction.
• Create a warm and supportive learning environment that encourages exploration, perseverance, and confidence.
• Use hands-on materials, visuals, manipulatives, and verbal cues to adapt instruction for diverse learners.
• Work with no more than 4 students at a time, providing individualized instruction within a small, focused setting.
• Observe and document student progress regularly; communicate instructional needs or milestones to the leadership team.

Administrative & Support Duties

• Manage and update individualized learning plans for students in the early learner section.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain student materials, manipulatives, and hands-on activities appropriate for young learners.
• Monitor and guide student behavior with consistency and sensitivity, using developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Provide targeted remediation or enrichment for students needing extra support, particularly those with learning delays or disabilities.
• Serve as a resource for other instructors working with PreK2 students.
• Collaborate with management to ensure program quality, smooth instruction flow, and student progress in early learning levels.

Ideal Candidate Traits

Early Math Enthusiast

Demonstrates a strong understanding of developmental math stages and foundational skills. Comfortable teaching numeracy concepts through games, visuals, and multi-sensory techniques.

Warm, Patient, and Engaging

Builds rapport quickly with young children and maintains a calm, encouraging demeanor. Knows how to keep learners focused and joyful even through challenges.

Organized and Proactive

Able to manage student materials, track progress, and coordinate a variety of instructional needs for multiple early learners.

Experienced with Diverse Learners

Experience working with students who have learning differences (e.g., ADHD, dyscalculia, speech/language delays) is highly valued.

Collaborative and Communicative

Works well within a team environment, supports other instructors, and communicates clearly with parents and center leadership.

Sample Daily Tasks

• Instruct up to 4 early learners at a time, providing individual attention within a multi-student setting
• Update learning plans and track students' growth through observation and mastery check documentation
• Prep and rotate early learning materials (counting bears, tens frames, rekenreks, etc.)
• Redirect student behaviors using supportive strategies and predictable routines
• Offer hands-on help with number formation, counting sequences, early word problems, and other foundational concepts
• Communicate instructional insights or concerns with the Center Director
• Support onboarding of new early learners and guide other instructors working with this age group
• Maintain a clean, engaging, and age-appropriate space for learning

Compensation: $12.41 - $15.00 per hour

Mathnasium locations are independently owned and operated by franchisees of Mathnasium Center Licensing, LLC ("Mathnasium"). Franchisees are independent business people and not employed by Mathnasium. Thus, each franchisee and each franchisee center is unique and the franchisee is alone responsible for all employment matters in their center. If you are hired to work at a center, the franchisee will be your employer, not Mathnasium.