Math Instructional Design Team Lead (Volunteer)
Mentor A Promise, New York, NY, United States
Learning Design & Educational Programs Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)
Location
Remote
Type
Volunteer (Math 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 Lead (Volunteer)
guides 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 provides leadership for the math team, ensuring that instructional content is aligned with MAP’s mission, trauma-informed practices, and developmental needs across K-12.
The Team Lead collaborates with educators, program leaders, writers, and researchers to ensure materials are effective, age-appropriate, and culturally responsive.
Key Responsibilities
Generate scope and sequence for each grade level
Lead the design and refinement of math instructional materials, lessons, and math learning modules
Provide guidance, feedback, and support to math team members
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
Ensure alignment of 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
Educational background in Mathematics, Math Education, STEM education, Curriculum & Instruction (math focus) or a closely related field
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
Experience mentoring or supporting other educators or designers
Strong organizational and communication skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and trauma‑informed values
Preferred Skills
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
How To Apply
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing math instructional design experience and interest in MAP’s mission
Sample work (lesson plan, curriculum, or learning design sample preferred)
For questions, email
hr@mentorapromise.org . Help design math experiences that offer structure, safety, and possibility – when young people need it most.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data‑privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understand
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Location
Remote
Type
Volunteer (Math 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 Lead (Volunteer)
guides 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 provides leadership for the math team, ensuring that instructional content is aligned with MAP’s mission, trauma-informed practices, and developmental needs across K-12.
The Team Lead collaborates with educators, program leaders, writers, and researchers to ensure materials are effective, age-appropriate, and culturally responsive.
Key Responsibilities
Generate scope and sequence for each grade level
Lead the design and refinement of math instructional materials, lessons, and math learning modules
Provide guidance, feedback, and support to math team members
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
Ensure alignment of 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
Educational background in Mathematics, Math Education, STEM education, Curriculum & Instruction (math focus) or a closely related field
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
Experience mentoring or supporting other educators or designers
Strong organizational and communication skills
Alignment with MAP’s mission and trauma‑informed values
Preferred Skills
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
How To Apply
Resume (required)
Cover letter (required) describing math instructional design experience and interest in MAP’s mission
Sample work (lesson plan, curriculum, or learning design sample preferred)
For questions, email
hr@mentorapromise.org . Help design math experiences that offer structure, safety, and possibility – when young people need it most.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data‑privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understand
#J-18808-Ljbffr