Join Our AoPS Academy as a Contest Math Instructor!
Are you passionate about math? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
The Part-Time Instructor will:
- Teach Engaging Curriculum: Use company-created curriculum and materials designed for advanced students to lead small classes in math
- Engage Students: Actively involve students in each class or student-led learning
- Classroom Management: Expertly manage up to 16 students
- Grade & Provide Feedback: Provide feedback on tests and assignments
- 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 math
The Ideal Candidate has:
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related or educational field is strongly preferred
- Strong content knowledge in math
- Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred
- Experience teaching or tutoring students
Not Required:
A formal teaching credential 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 - August.
- Camp classes are held Monday-Friday for 3 hours a day, with both morning and afternoon classes.
Campus Location:
This is an in-person position at our Portland location. Candidates must be located in Portland, OR or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus.
Why Join AoPS:
- Pay Rate: $34/hour
- Impact: Directly teach and inspire advanced students in small classroom settings, fostering critical thinking and a love for learning while making a lasting impact on students' educational journeys
- Culture: Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to discovering, inspiring, and training the great problem solvers of the next generation through engaging, student-led learning
- Benefits: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs
- Future Planning: 401k retirement plan with company match
- Quality of Life: Flexible part-time schedule with minimum 3 hours per week commitment, teaching during afterschool hours and weekends to fit around other commitments
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 20+ academies across the nation since 2016 and are still growing!
Requirements for Employment
- This position requires successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check prior to employment
- 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.
