Summer Camp Teaching Assistant - Elementary Language Arts

Join Our AoPS Academy San Diego as a Language Arts Teaching Assistant!Are you enthusiastic about supporting student learning and helping create an engaging, collaborative classroom environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you!The Teaching Assistant will:Support Instruction: Assist instructors with company-created curriculum and materials, helping advanced students grasp complex concepts.Student Support: Work one-on-one with students during class activities and provide additional help when needed.Classroom Management: Help maintain an organized learning environment and assist in managing up to 16 students.Assignment Support: Assist with grading and providing constructive feedback on student work.Build Relationships: Connect with students and staff members to encourage their learning journey and academic growth.Foster Learning: Help create an environment that promotes critical thinking and academic curiosity.The Ideal Candidate has:Must be 16 years old or olderPossess strong math skills with the ability to help students navigate advanced conceptsExperience with/interest in working with younger students strongly preferredExceptional written and spoken communicationPositive and encouraging attitude that helps students feel comfortable asking questions Detail-oriented and organizedFamiliarity with the AoPS curriculum is not required, but a plusNot Required:Prior teaching experience or education coursework is not required for this position.Schedule (Summer):During the summer, we offer multiple two-week camps between June - AugustCamp classes are held Monday-Friday for 3 hours a day, with both morning and afternoon classesCampus Location:This is an in-person position at our AoPS San Diego locationCandidates must be located in San Diego, CA or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campusWhy Join AoPS:Hourly rate $17.75/hourImpact: Directly support advanced student learning by providing one-on-one assistance and helping students grasp complex concepts in an engaging summer camp environmentCulture: Join a collaborative team focused on fostering critical thinking and academic curiosity while creating a supportive learning environment for motivated studentsBenefits: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programsFuture Planning: 401k retirement plan with company matchQuality of Life: Flexible summer schedule with multiple two-week camp options, 3-hour daily commitment, and choice of morning or afternoon sessionsAbout AoPS AcademyAoPS 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!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.

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