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Language Arts Instructor

Art of Problem Solving • Full-time • San Mateo, CA, US • $40 / hour • 4w ago

Join Our AoPS Academy as a Language Arts Instructor!

Are you passionate about language arts? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

What You'll Do:

Teach Engaging Curriculum: Use company-created curriculum and materials designed for advanced students to lead small classes in language arts.
Engage Students: Actively involve students in each class for student-led learning.
Classroom Management: Expertly manage up to 16 students.
Grade & Provide Feedback: Provide feedback on tests.
Build Relationships: Connect with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey.
Inspire Learning: Encourage a love for learning and critical thinking in language arts.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

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.
Experience teaching or tutoring students.
Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred.

Not Required:

A formal teaching credential is not required for this position.

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.

Benefits and Compensation:

$40.00/hour
Paid Sick Leave
401K retirement plan with company match
Employee discounts

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 is a program of Art of Problem Solving, a global leader in K–12 advanced education. 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 fifteen centers across the nation since 2016 and are still growing!

In order 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.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At AoPS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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