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To apply, you must be a student studying mathematics at a college or university.
Also, you must either
- be a US citizen,
- hold a US Resident Alien card, or
- possess or obtain a US work permit that does not expire until after the last Sunday of July.
Desired Qualifications:
- Very able and excited about mathematics, including mathematical
puzzles and games
- Interest and talent for working with very bright young kids,
effective at enforcing rules while being a mentor and role model
- Maturity, responsibility, and high moral character
- High energy level, including early in the morning (student wakeup is 7am)
- Non-smoker
The Employment Application
Application consists of a Cover Letter and a Resume.
Cover Letter
In one or two pages, tell us why this position appeals to you, what you hope to accomplish during the program, and what in your background you feel particularly qualifies you.
The Resume
The resume should contain the following:
Your contact information: name, permanent and present mailing addresses, telephone number, and email address
Education: Names of schools (above Kindergarten) attended - including their location (city/town and state suffices). Include GPA for the last grade in high school. Name of university/college that you are presently attending.
Mathematics Activities: What have you done in mathematics outside of courses and have you gotten special recognition for it? For instance, have you participated in a Math Circle or summer program; done independent study or research; or succeeded at a high level in mathematics competitions?
Other Activities: Describe any work with children or middle school or high school students. List all camps you have attended.
References: Include the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three individuals who have either seen you in a work situation or worked with you. One of these should be one of your school math teachers, and another should be one of your math professors. If you have already worked wih young kids, include among your recommenders someone who has worked with you in this capacity. Be sure to ask all these people for permission to use them as references. No letter from them is necessary. We will
contact them if your application otherwise qualifies.
Please submit your cover letter and resume as attachments to an email to
thomas@mathpath.org.
Application should be received by January 31 for first round selection.
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