Language Arts Teacher

About the role

The Part-Time Instructor will teach engaging curriculum using company-created materials designed for advanced students to lead small classes in language arts. They will actively engage students, manage up to 16 students, grade and provide feedback on tests and assignments, and build relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Teach Honors Language Arts 3 and Honors Language Arts 4
• Lead small classes in language arts
• Engage 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
• Encourage a love for learning and critical thinking in language arts

Requirements

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.
• Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a humanities field is strongly preferred.
• Strong content knowledge in reading, writing, and/or grammar.
• Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred.

Skills

• Expert classroom management
• Ability to motivate and inspire students
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs, future planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Pay

$35.00 – $35.25/hour

Schedule

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.

Campus Location

This is an in-person position at our Millburn Campus (788 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ. 07078).

Why Join AoPS

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.

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.