Part-Time Instructor

Join one of our South Bay AoPS Academies as a Part-Time Math or Language Arts Instructor — or explore Summer Camp Instructor opportunities across multiple South Bay locations! See below for a full list of our academies.

•        AoPS Academy - Fremont
•        AoPS Academy - Pleasanton
•        AoPS Academy - Mountain View
•        AoPS Academy - Santa Clara
•        AoPS Academy - Saratoga
•        AoPS Academy - San Mateo

  The Part-Time Instructor will:

•        Teach Engaging Curriculum: Use company-created curriculum and materials designed for advanced students to lead small classes in language arts.
•        Engage Students: Actively involve students in each class or student-led learning.
•        Classroom Management: Expertly manage up to 16 students.
•        Grade & Provide Feedback: Provide feedback on tests and assignments.
•        Build Relationships: Connect with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey.
•        Inspire Learning: Encourage a love for learning and critical thinking.

  The Ideal Candidate has:

•        Bachelor’s degree is required.
•        A Bachelor’s degree in education, math, or a humanities field is strongly preferred.
•        Strong content knowledge in math or language arts.
•        Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred.
•        Experience teaching or tutoring students.

  Not Required:

•        A formal teaching credential is not required for this position.

  Schedule (Academic Year):

•        AoPS Academy is an afterschool program with classes in the evenings and on weekends. Candidates must be available to teach during weekday after-school hours (as early as 4pm) and/or on weekends.
•        This position requires a minimum initial commitment of about 3 hours per week for each assigned class.
•        Each course meets once per week for 1 hour 45 minutes.

  Schedule (Summer):

•        During the summer, we offer multiple two-week camps between June - August.
•        Camp classes are held Monday-Friday for 3 hours a day, with both morning and afternoon classes.

  Campus Location:

•        This is an in-person position at one of our South Bay locations. Candidates must be located in the South Bay and must be able to commute to our campus.

  Why Join AoPS:

•        Pay Rate: $40/hour
•        Impact: Directly teach and inspire advanced students in small classroom settings, fostering critical thinking and a love for learning while making a lasting impact on students' educational journeys
•        Culture: Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to discovering, inspiring, and training the great problem solvers of the next generation through engaging, student-led learning
•        Benefits: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs
•        Future Planning: 401k retirement plan with company match
•        Quality of Life: Flexible part-time schedule with minimum 3 hours per week commitment, teaching during afterschool hours and weekends to fit around other commitments

  About AoPS Academy

•        AoPS Academy is a year-round educational enrichment program.
•        Since 1993, AoPS has prepared hundreds of thousands of students for college and career success through engaging curriculum, expert online instruction, and local, in-person academies.
•        AoPS Academy is a program of Art of Problem Solving, a global leader in K–12 advanced education. AoPS Academy brings the AoPS methodology to small live physical and virtual classrooms. We offer a world-class curriculum in math, science, and language arts for students in grades 1-12, creating an environment where exploration meets challenge, right in your local neighborhood. Students learn in small classes led by accomplished instructors and collaborate with a peer group who share their passion for learning.
•        We have opened 20 academies across the nation since 2016 and are still growing!

Salary : $40