Tutoring & Academic Support·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeLansing, MI, USA$1.5kIn-person
About the Job
Requirements
State teaching certification is preferred but not required.
Ability to create an encouraging environment that promotes confidence, collaboration, and perseverance.
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
Prepare students to effectively compete in two districtwide Math-0-Rama meets.
Provide engaging, structured practice sessions focused on the skills and strategies needed for competition.
Prepare students according to the district's established competition guidelines.
Help students develop accuracy, fluency, critical thinking, and problem-solving strategies.
Create a positive, supportive environment that encourages teamwork, perseverance, good sportsmanship, and healthy competition.
Coordinate student participation and communicate with families, school administrators, and district program coordinators.
Attend both Math-0-Rama meets during the school day and assist with event activities, supervision, and scoring as assigned.
Be present for all scheduled practice sessions and competitions.
Desired Qualifications
State teaching certification.
Salary Range: 1509 to 1509 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: one-time)
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
Position: Coach
Hours: Varies according to schedule
Dates: November 2026 - May 2027
Position Overview
Lansing Public Schools is seeking enthusiastic Math-0-Rama Coaches to prepare students for districtwide mathematics competitions. Math-0-Rama is a mathematics enrichment program designed to challenge students, strengthen problem-solving skills, and build confidence through teamwork and friendly competition.
The primary responsibility of the coach is to prepare students to effectively compete in two districtwide Math-0-Rama meets held during the school day.
The ideal candidate enjoys mathematics, makes learning engaging, and helps students develop critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and confidence when solving challenging problems.
Key Responsibilities ● Prepare students to effectively compete in two districtwide Math-0-Rama meets. ● Provide engaging, structured practice sessions focused on the skills and strategies needed for competition. ● Prepare students according to the district's established competition guidelines. ● Help students develop accuracy, fluency, critical thinking, and problem-solving strategies. ● Create a positive, supportive environment that encourages teamwork, perseverance, good sportsmanship, and healthy competition. ● Coordinate student participation and communicate with families, school administrators, and district program coordinators. ● Attend both Math-0-Rama meets during the school day and assist with event activities, supervision, and scoring as assigned. ● Be present for all scheduled practice sessions and competitions.
Qualifications ● State teaching certification preferred, but not required. ● Ability to create an encouraging environment that promotes confidence, collaboration, and perseverance. ● Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Application Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
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Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
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Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).