Language Arts Instructor
About the role
The Part-Time Instructor will teach engaging curriculum using company-created materials designed for advanced students. They will lead small classes in language arts, actively involve students in each class or student-led learning, manage up to 16 students, provide feedback on tests and assignments, build relationships with students and families, and inspire a love for learning and critical thinking in language arts.
Responsibilities
- Teach engaging curriculum using company-created materials designed for advanced students
- Lead small classes in language arts
- Actively involve students in each class or student-led learning
- Expertly manage up to 16 students
- Provide feedback on tests and assignments
- Build relationships with students and families
- Encourage a love for learning and critical thinking in language arts
Requirements
No formal teaching credential is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Passionate about Language Arts
- Loves inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting
Skills
- Expert classroom management skills
- Ability to provide constructive feedback
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Employee discounts on classes and programs
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Pay
Hourly rate: $42.50 - $42.81
Schedule
- Academic Year: Available to teach during weekday after-school hours (as early as 4pm) and/or on weekends
- Summer: 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 Santa Clara campus location. Candidates must be located in Santa Clara, California or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus.
Why Join AoPS
- Directly teach and inspire advanced students in small classroom settings
- Foster critical thinking and a love for learning
- Making a lasting impact on students' educational journeys
- Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to discovering, inspiring, and training the great problem solvers of the next generation
- Engaging, student-led learning environment
- 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 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!
Application Instructions
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.