Math Tutor
part-time•Cape Town
About this role
We are looking for an experienced math tutor to work with an 8-year-old student in daily lessons from Monday to Friday!
The tutor must have a strong track record of working with children of similar age and be fluent in English.
Lessons should be dynamic, engaging, and adapted to the child’s learning style. A deep understanding of child psychology and the ability to cultivate intrinsic motivation are essential.
The tutor must maintain a warm yet structured teaching approach, someone who is creative and playful, but also consistent and respected by the child.
The tutor should align with our values around curiosity-driven learning and be capable of building a long-term trajectory that leads the student from foundational arithmetic through advanced elementary mathematics. Curriculum familiarity and the ability to clearly explain the roadmap are required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct daily math lessons in fluent English, tailored to the child’s learning style and developmental level.
- Design and implement a clear, long-term learning roadmap—guiding the student from foundational arithmetic through advanced elementary mathematics.
- Create engaging, playful, and conceptually rich lessons that foster intrinsic interest in math.
- Balance warmth and flexibility with structure and clear boundaries that promote a productive learning environment.
- Monitor academic progress and communicate it regularly in a way that reflects both qualitative growth and measurable mastery.
- Assign meaningful, interest-driven homework that reinforces learning without relying on pressure or external rewards.
Requirements:
- Daily availability at the specified time.
- Proven experience teaching math to children aged ~8.
- Ability to design a clear, motivating learning journey through foundational and intermediate math.
- Strong presence: kind, flexible, but able to set and hold structure.
- Deep alignment with learner-centered, intrinsic motivation-based pedagogy.
- Skilled at feedback, progress tracking, and coordination with the education team.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Education, Mathematics, or related field (preferred).
- Training or certification in child development, pedagogy, or elementary math education (preferred).
- Fluent English speaker with strong communication and teaching skills.
- Familiarity with international math curricula and ability to personalize learning paths.
- Experience working one-on-one and adapting to individual learning styles.
What you'll do
- Conduct daily math lessons tailored to the child's learning style and design a long-term learning roadmap. Create engaging lessons that foster intrinsic interest in math while monitoring academic progress.
About Elesta
We develop and produce sensor products and electromechanical components in the heart of Europe. Individual, fast, accurate, and in person we support our customers to design products sustainable and reliable.
ELESTA GmbH looks back on a company history rich in tradition. Our roots go back to the founding of ELESTA Elektrotechnik AG in 1952, where until 1996 a number of innovations were implemented, among other light-optical sensors, measuring and control systems and relays.
1997 ELESTA relays GmbH was founded as a manufacturer of relays with forcibly guided contacts according to IEC 61810-3. In 2013 the company was renamed ELESTA GmbH. We are part of the PILZ GmbH & Co. KG group of companies.
We develop and manufacture products in three areas:
Relays with forcibly guided contacts
Miniature Optical Encoders
Customer-specific sensors
In our location in Bad Ragaz / Switzerland we currently employ 273 individuals. All our products are designed and manufactured in our in new building, constructed in 2008.
Our company operates according to Lean principles. Our goal is continuous improvement in all areas of the company and the further development of our products to the benefit of our customers.
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What does a Math Tutor do at Elesta?
As a Math Tutor at Elesta, you will: conduct daily math lessons tailored to the child's learning style and design a long-term learning roadmap. Create engaging lessons that foster intrinsic interest in math while monitoring academic progress..
Is the Math Tutor position at Elesta remote?
The Math Tutor position at Elesta is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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