Mathematics Teacher - Educational Research Study

Position OverviewTatu City's AI Learning Lab is seeking a qualified, dependable, and learner-focused Mathematics Teacher to support the implementation of a structured educational research study involving Grade 7 and Grade 8 learners.The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of teacher-assisted learning compared to AI-assisted learning using Microsoft Copilot, while learners engage in self-paced mathematics practice through Khan Academy. The selected teacher will facilitate learning sessions for a cohort of approximately 20-25 learners and ensure strict adherence to the study's instructional and research protocols.This role is ideal for an educator who values evidence-based practice, can operate within a highly structured environment, and is skilled at guiding learners through questioning and coaching rather than direct instruction.Key Responsibilities1. Instructional Facilitation and Learner SupportFacilitate two 40-minute mathematics learning sessions per week over a 12-week period (24 sessions in total).Support learners using the project's standardized Common Help Ladder framework.Provide brief, targeted coaching interventions that promote learner reasoning, self-correction, and conceptual understanding.Limit learner support interactions to approximately 2-3 minutes per learner to maintain consistency across participants.Encourage independent problem-solving by using guided questioning techniques rather than providing direct answers.Maintain a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages learner engagement and confidence.Ensure all instructional support aligns with approved research protocols.2. Curriculum Delivery and Session ManagementSupport learning exclusively within the approved Grade 7 or Grade 8 Khan Academy mathematics pathway.Follow the prescribed instructional sequence, including topics such as- Proportional Relationships, Equations and Expressions, Linear Relationships. Geometry and Measurement and other approved curriculum topics.Deliver all sessions consistently, maintaining the...