Art of Problem Solving·Northbrook, Illinois
The Teaching Assistant will support instructors by assisting with curriculum, managing classroom activities, and providing one-on-one help to students. They will also assist with grading assignments and fostering an engaging, collaborative learning environment.
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Math and 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!
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.
• Prior teaching experience or education coursework is not required for this position.
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.
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!
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.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess strong math and language arts skills. Prior teaching experience is not required, but applicants must be able to commute to the Northbrook location.
Market context
In Illinois, campus-based education support roles like this often draw steady interest because schools and learning programs need candidates with strong math content knowledge and reliable local availability. Competition can be shaped by the bachelor’s degree requirement, preferred STEM or education background, and the need to commute to the Northbrook campus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your commute and prepare examples showing your math strengths.
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