Math Teacher
About the Role
Join AoPS Academy as a Part-Time Math Instructor and inspire young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting. You will teach advanced students using company-created curriculum and materials, manage small classes, and foster a love for learning and critical thinking in math.
Responsibilities
- Teach engaging math curriculum designed for advanced students using provided materials.
- Actively involve students in each class through student-led learning.
- Expertly manage classrooms of up to 16 students.
- Grade tests and provide constructive feedback to students.
- Build relationships with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey.
- Inspire a love for learning and critical thinking in math.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in a STEM-related or educational field is strongly preferred.
- Strong content knowledge in math.
- Experience teaching or tutoring students; K-12 classroom teaching experience is preferred.
- Comfortable teaching elementary math courses and/or upper-level math classes.
- Must be located in Irvine, CA or the greater area and able to commute to the campus.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship (e.g., STEM-OPT, H-1B) is not available.
Schedule
Academic Year: Classes are held during weekday after-school hours (as early as 4 PM) and/or on weekends. This position requires a minimum initial commitment of about 3 hours per week for each assigned class, with each course meeting once per week for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Summer: Multiple two-week camps are offered between June and August. Camp classes are held Monday-Friday for 3 hours a day, with both morning and afternoon sessions available.
Pay
$37.00 – $37.25 per hour.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave.
- Employee discounts on classes and programs.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Flexible part-time schedule with a minimum 3-hour per week commitment.
About AoPS Academy
AoPS Academy is a year-round educational enrichment program offering a world-class curriculum in math, science, and language arts for students in grades 1-12. Since 1993, AoPS has prepared hundreds of thousands of students for college and career success through engaging curriculum and expert instruction. AoPS Academy brings this methodology to small, live physical and virtual classrooms, fostering an environment where exploration meets challenge. We have opened over 20 academies nationwide since 2016 and continue to grow.