Math Instructional Designer (Volunteer)
Mentor A Promise, New York, NY, United States
Learning Design & Educational Programs Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location
Remote
Type
Volunteer (ELA Leadership & Instructional Design Role)
About Mentor a Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City-based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning (SEL), and creative expression. MAP designs learning experiences that are
safe, engaging, culturally responsive, and grounded in dignity .
Instructional design at MAP is not abstract—it directly shapes how young people learn, regulate emotions, build skills, and experience consistency during instability.
Role Overview The
Math Team Member (Volunteer)
supports the design, development, and refinement of MAP’s math-based learning materials.
Math learning design at MAP directly shapes how young people build numeracy skills, develop problem-solving confidence, and experience consistency during instability.
This role helps translate program goals, trauma-informed practices, and developmental needs into structured, accessible math learning experiences for children and youth.
Team Members collaborate with educators, program leaders, writers, and researchers to ensure materials are effective, age-appropriate, and aligned with MAP’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
Design and refine math instructional materials for youth programs, SEL curricula, and learning modules
Translate program goals into clear math-focused learning objectives and outcomes
Apply trauma-informed, child-centered, and culturally responsive instructional strategies
Support development of lesson plans, facilitator guides, and math activities
Review and improve existing math materials for clarity, accessibility, and engagement
Align math instructional content with developmental stages (K-12 as applicable)
Collaborate with program, research, and creative teams
Support evaluation and iteration based on feedback and outcomes
Qualifications
Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, math education, or learning sciences
Strong understanding of math learning progressions, learning objectives, scaffolding, and assessment
Ability to design for diverse learners and learning environments
Comfort collaborating with educators, writers, and program teams
Strong organizational and communication skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and trauma-informed values
Preferred Skills
Educational background in Mathematics, Math Education, STEM Education, Curriculum & Instruction (math focus), or a closely related field
Experience with SEL, youth development, or trauma-informed literacy instruction
Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Experience designing for informal or nonprofit learning environments
Comfort working with digital or blended learning formats
Background in math education, numeracy development, or instructional technology
Commitment
Volunteer role
Approximately 5-10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Fully remote
What You’ll Gain
Hands‑on experience designing mission‑driven literacy content
Collaboration with educators, researchers, and program leaders
Professional references and letters of recommendation
The opportunity to shape math experiences for youth facing instability
A meaningful role in advancing equity‑centered education
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Location
Remote
Type
Volunteer (ELA Leadership & Instructional Design Role)
About Mentor a Promise
Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City-based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning (SEL), and creative expression. MAP designs learning experiences that are
safe, engaging, culturally responsive, and grounded in dignity .
Instructional design at MAP is not abstract—it directly shapes how young people learn, regulate emotions, build skills, and experience consistency during instability.
Role Overview The
Math Team Member (Volunteer)
supports the design, development, and refinement of MAP’s math-based learning materials.
Math learning design at MAP directly shapes how young people build numeracy skills, develop problem-solving confidence, and experience consistency during instability.
This role helps translate program goals, trauma-informed practices, and developmental needs into structured, accessible math learning experiences for children and youth.
Team Members collaborate with educators, program leaders, writers, and researchers to ensure materials are effective, age-appropriate, and aligned with MAP’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
Design and refine math instructional materials for youth programs, SEL curricula, and learning modules
Translate program goals into clear math-focused learning objectives and outcomes
Apply trauma-informed, child-centered, and culturally responsive instructional strategies
Support development of lesson plans, facilitator guides, and math activities
Review and improve existing math materials for clarity, accessibility, and engagement
Align math instructional content with developmental stages (K-12 as applicable)
Collaborate with program, research, and creative teams
Support evaluation and iteration based on feedback and outcomes
Qualifications
Experience in instructional design, curriculum development, math education, or learning sciences
Strong understanding of math learning progressions, learning objectives, scaffolding, and assessment
Ability to design for diverse learners and learning environments
Comfort collaborating with educators, writers, and program teams
Strong organizational and communication skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and trauma-informed values
Preferred Skills
Educational background in Mathematics, Math Education, STEM Education, Curriculum & Instruction (math focus), or a closely related field
Experience with SEL, youth development, or trauma-informed literacy instruction
Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Experience designing for informal or nonprofit learning environments
Comfort working with digital or blended learning formats
Background in math education, numeracy development, or instructional technology
Commitment
Volunteer role
Approximately 5-10 hours per week
Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
Fully remote
What You’ll Gain
Hands‑on experience designing mission‑driven literacy content
Collaboration with educators, researchers, and program leaders
Professional references and letters of recommendation
The opportunity to shape math experiences for youth facing instability
A meaningful role in advancing equity‑centered education
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