Teaching Assistant
About the role
The AoPS Lexington Academy in Waltham, MA is hiring part-time Teaching Assistants (TAs) with strong math and language arts skills to support our campus during the academic year. As a TA you may grade assignments, host regular office hours, and run on-demand 1-1 tutoring sessions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to work with motivated younger students and contribute to the AoPS Academy community.
Responsibilities
- Host weekly office hours and on-demand tutoring sessions for students.
- Work with students individually or in small groups.
- Provide exceptional feedback on graded assignments.
- Collaborate with instructors and full-time staff on student and classroom needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 16 years old or older.
- Possess strong math and language arts skills with the ability to help students navigate advanced concepts.
- Ability to work well independently with little supervision.
- Experience with/interest in working with younger students strongly preferred.
- Exceptional written and spoken communication.
- Positive and encouraging attitude that helps students feel comfortable asking questions.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Familiarity with the AoPS curriculum is not required, but a plus.
Qualifications
This may be a great fit for you if you enjoy interacting with students, guiding them as they work through challenging math and language arts problems, and helping them feel more confident about math and language arts concepts. Academic year TAs work well independently and support students outside of their regular AoPS class time.
Skills
Not Required Prior teaching experience or education coursework is not required for this position.
Schedule
2026–2027 Academic Year | Aug. 31, 2026 – Jun. 13, 2027
Although this is a virtual position at our Lexington campus location, candidates must be located in Lexington or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus as needed to pick up teaching materials, proctor tests, etc.
AoPS Academy is an afterschool program with classes in the evenings and on weekends, so candidates must be available to work during weekday after-school hours and/or on weekends.
We are currently hiring someone who can work Sunday - Thursday between 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET via Zoom.
We ask that candidates be available to teach at least three days of these five shifts:
Day Time (ET)
Sunday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Campus Location: Our Lexington Campus is located at 1088 Lexington St, Waltham, MA. 02451
Benefits
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 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.