Math Mentor

Position: Math Mentor
Number of Vacancies: 2
Experience: 1 Year or above
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary & Benefits: Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 including facilities (plus fuel allowance based on school distance)

About the KUMON Project

KUMON is a globally recognized learning program, a key project under IGC Business Holding, founded in 1958 in Japan. It focuses on individualized, self-paced learning in mathematics, helping students build strong fundamentals, develop independent study habits, and progress beyond their school grade level. Through step-by-step mastery, Kumon nurtures confidence, discipline, and lifelong problem-solving skills.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Math Mentor to oversee the quality and execution of the KUMON in-school program (a project of IGC Business Holding) in Nepal. This role involves training KUMON teachers, motivating students, and acting as a Math Assessment Specialist to analyze data and create solutions for improved learning. We seek a passionate, creative educator with strong people skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teacher Training and Support:

• Train KUMON class teachers on effective teaching methodologies, including how to guide and motivate students.
• Provide strategies to address student mistakes or behavioral issues in a constructive manner.
• Encourage teachers to create an interactive and engaging classroom environment.
• Conduct regular teacher training sessions to ensure continuous improvement in teaching quality.

2. Student Guidance and Motivation:

• Observe and interact with students to understand their learning habits and progress.
• Praise and encourage high-performing students to maintain their motivation.
• Identify struggling students and provide tailored solutions to help them improve.
• Develop and implement creative ideas, such as games, competitions, or interactive activities, to make learning fun and engaging (e.g., once every two months).

3. Classroom Quality Assurance:

• Regularly visit assigned schools to monitor the quality of the KUMON program.
• Ensure that teachers are adhering to KUMON methodologies and maintaining a productive learning environment.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to teachers and school administrators for improvement.

4. Math Assessment Specialist Duties:

• Correct and evaluate math problems completed by students during free time.
• Analyze student performance data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Conduct case studies on individual students to understand their learning patterns and challenges.
• Develop and recommend personalized solutions to address specific student needs.

5. Creative Problem-Solving and Innovation:

• Think creatively to develop new ideas and strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Introduce innovative teaching tools, techniques, or activities to keep the classroom dynamic and interesting.
• Collaborate with the KUMON team to implement new initiatives or improvements to the program.

6. School Visits and Scheduling:

• Conduct regular visits to schools during the initial 3 months to establish the program and build relationships with teachers and students.
• After the initial phase, visit each assigned school once or twice a week on a rotational basis.
• Manage time effectively to cover multiple schools and ensure consistent support.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Improvement in student performance and engagement.
• Positive feedback from teachers and school administrators.
• Successful implementation of creative ideas and activities in the classroom.
• Timely and accurate completion of math assessments and case studies

Note: Candidates with their own two-wheeler will be highly preferred.