A part-time Abacus Instructor instructs children in visual and mental arithmetic using the abacus tool, helping them build calculation speed, focus, and cognitive skills at our UCMAS Coquitlam Location.

Job Title: Part-Time Abacus Instructor

Location: Coquitlam
Job Type: Part-Time / Contract
Hours: 4–10 hours per week; (weekday evenings & Weekends]
Pay Rate: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour, based on experience

Position Summary

We are seeking a enthusiastic, patient, and detail-oriented Part-Time Abacus Instructor to join our educational team. In this role, you will guide students (typically aged 5–13) through progressive levels of abacus and mental math mastery. You will foster a fun, engaging, and supportive learning environment that enhances numerical fluency, memory, and concentration

Key Responsibilities

- Class Instruction: Deliver interactive small-group or one-on-one abacus and mental math lessons following our designated curriculum.
- Skill Development: Teach students how to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using the abacus and transition them to visual/mental calculation techniques.
- Classroom Management: Maintain an energetic, positive, organized, and respectful learning atmosphere.
- Student Assessment: Track weekly student progress, evaluate homework or in-class performance, and adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning needs.
- Parent Communication: Provide regular, constructive updates to parents regarding student milestones, speed improvements, and areas for growth.




- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate attendance records and class progress logs.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Education & Certification: High school diploma or post-secondary education or a background in Education, Math, or Child Development is preferred. Prior Abacus/Mental Math certification is a strong asset. Willingness to complete our internal training which is mandatory.
- Training: You will be trained in the UCMAS Program. At the end of each level training, you will be required to pass an exam to ascertain your suitability to commence teaching. On passing the exam, you will be awarded the “Certified Instructor” designation. The training will be for 8 hours over the period of a month.
- Experience: Previous experience teaching, tutoring, or working with children in a classroom.
- Math Skills: Solid foundational math skills and a clear understanding of abacus manipulation techniques.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional patience, high energy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to make math fun for young learners.
- Availability: Versatile part-time hours, typically including after-school slots and/or weekend mornings.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly compensation
- Comprehensive curriculum and teaching materials provided
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- A rewarding, supportive, and growing work environment

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 10.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Part Time - Abacus Instructor (Coquitlam)
🏢 UCMAS Coquitlam North
📍 Coquitlam