Math Enrichment Instructor

Also called: Math Circle Leader, Math Competition Coach

Teaches advanced and competition math to motivated kids outside of school.

A day in the life

You run an evening class on number theory puzzles, coach a team for math competitions, or teach online classes for a math enrichment company.

Pay over a career

Starting
$28k
Typical
$45k
High
$80k

Often part-time or hourly.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. College coursework in math; often a math major.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Mathematics, Education.

Outlook

Growing faster than average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI tutors cover basics, but live coaching and inspiring kids for competitions stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Calculus, Speech, Psychology.

Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3021.

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