Senior Instructor - Math

About the role

The AoPS Academy Senior Instructor - Math at our Cambridge campus is an instructor who teaches a full course load during both the Academic Year and Summer sessions. While this role will primarily teach math classes, current instructors who are interested in teaching both math and language arts classes are welcome to apply. This role is a full-time, year-round position which includes the academic year and summer. This role reports to the Campus Director.

Responsibilities

• Teach the AoPS curriculum in dynamic, participation-oriented classes, actively engaging students and expertly managing the classroom.
• Manage all grading and administrative tasks for their assigned classes.
• Support the grading needs of other instructors and directors as needed.
• Hold regular office hours for students in their assigned classes.
• Meet with students and families from their assigned classes to conduct various on-demand support meetings (e.g. behavioral, academic, advisory, etc.).
• Participate in teacher training and mentoring by allowing other teachers to observe their classes to model best teaching practices and assisting the Directors with subsequent teacher training conversations.
• Assist Directors with planning and facilitating professional development sessions.
• Create and implement content-specific in-reach / outreach workshops for current and prospective students.
• Contribute to course feedback and discussions centered around potential curriculum improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, strongly preferred to be in education or a field closely related to their subject area.
• Advanced degree related to subject area preferred.
• Strong content knowledge in their subject area.
• At least 2 years of prior K-12 teaching experience or at least 1 year teaching experience with AoPS Academy.

Qualifications

• Passionate about education and eager to contribute to the AoPS Academy mission.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with online teaching platforms and tools.

Skills

• Expertise in mathematics and ability to teach advanced concepts effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Salary range of $76,960k – $77,480k.
• Built-in promotional opportunities that recognize and reward individual achievements.
• Opportunity to work closely with motivated students, develop leadership and management experience, and work with a team of passionate educators.
• Culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Quality of life benefits including PTO plan and supportive leadership.
• Ease of transition with relocation bonus for candidates living outside the greater area.