Job Description

Join Our AoPS Academy as a Elementary

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!

The Part-Time Instructor will:

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 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 in math

The Ideal Candidate has:

Bachelor's degree is required A Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related or educational field is strongly preferred Strong content knowledge in math 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 our Portland location. Candidates must be located in Portland, OR or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus.

Why Join AoPS:

Pay Rate:

$34/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!

Requirements for Employment

This position requires successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check prior to employment * 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.