What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Instructor position at Art of Problem Solving?
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Math Instructor!
Are you passionate about math? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
What You'll Do
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 centers across the nation since 2016 and are still growing!
In order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.
Are you passionate about math? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
What You'll Do
- Teach Engaging Curriculum: Use company-created curriculum and materials designed for advanced students to lead small classes in math.
- 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.
- 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 in math.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related or educational field is strongly preferred.
- Strong content knowledge in math.
- Experience teaching or tutoring students.
- Classroom teaching experience at the K-5 level is preferred.
- A formal teaching credential is not required for this position.
- AoPS Academy is an on-site 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.
- This is an in-person position at our Irvine location.
- Candidates must be located in Irvine, CA or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus.
- $36/hour
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401K retirement plan with company match
- Employee discounts
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 centers across the nation since 2016 and are still growing!
In order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.
Salary : $36