Art of Problem Solving·San Mateo, California
The instructor will lead small, student-led language arts classes using company-created curriculum while managing classroom dynamics. They are also responsible for grading tests and building meaningful relationships with students and their families.
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Language Arts Instructor!
Are you passionate about language arts?
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 language arts.
Engage Students: Actively involve students in each class for 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 language arts.
The Ideal Candidate has: A Bachelor’s degree is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in education or a humanities field is strongly preferred.
Strong content knowledge in reading, writing, and/or grammar.
Experience teaching or tutoring students.
Not Required: A formal teaching credential 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.
This is an in-person position at our San Mateo location Candidates must be located in San Mateo, CA or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus. Why Join AoPS: 42.50 – 42.81/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
Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs Future Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match 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.
A Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for degrees in education or humanities. Candidates must possess strong content knowledge in reading, writing, or grammar and have prior experience teaching or tutoring.
Market context
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