Teaching Assistant - Math

Join Our AoPS Academy as a MathTeaching Assistant!Are you enthusiastic about supporting student learning and helping create an engaging, collaborative classroom environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you!The Teaching Assistant will:Support Instruction: Assist instructors with company-created curriculum and materials, helping advanced students grasp complex concepts.Student Support: Work one-on-one with students during class activities and provide additional help when needed.Classroom Management: Help maintain an organized learning environment and assist in managing up to 16 students.Assignment Support: Assist with grading and providing constructive feedback on student work.Build Relationships: Connect with students and staff members to encourage their learning journey and academic growth.Foster Learning: Help create an environment that promotes critical thinking and academic curiosity.The Ideal Candidate has:Must be 16 years old or olderPossess strong math skills with the ability to help students navigate advanced conceptsExperience with/interest in working with younger students strongly preferredExceptional written and spoken communicationPositive and encouraging attitude that helps students feel comfortable asking questionsDetail-oriented and organizedFamiliarity with the AoPS curriculum is not required, but a plusNot Required:Prior teaching experience or education coursework is not required for this position.Schedule (Academic Year):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.Schedule (Summer):During the summer, we offer multiple two-week camps between June - AugustCamp classes are held Monday-Friday for 3 hours a day, with both morning and afternoon classesCampus Location:This is an in-person position at our San Diego locationCandidates must be located in San Diegoor the greater area and must be able to commute to our campusWhy Join AoPS:Hourly rate $17.75/hourImpact: Directly support advanced student learning by providing one-on-one assistance and helping students grasp complex concepts in an engaging summer camp environmentCulture: Join a collaborative team focused on fostering critical thinking and academic curiosity while creating a supportive learning environment for motivated studentsBenefits: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programsFuture Planning: 401k retirement plan with company matchQuality of Life: Flexible summer schedule with multiple two-week camp options, 3-hour daily commitment, and choice of morning or afternoon sessionsAbout AoPS AcademyAoPS 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 20+ academies across the nation since 2016 and are still growing!