Elementary Virtual Math Instructor

Art of Problem Solving; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$30/hour

Paid Sick Leave

401K retirement plan

Employee discount on classes and BAO

Job summary

AoPS Academy is seeking an Elementary Math Instructor for its Virtual Campus to teach enthusiastic elementary students in online math classes. You will apply a problem-solving curriculum that emphasizes understanding over memorization and foster participation in a small-class setting.

Working remotely across the United States, you’ll manage engaging lessons using Zoom, supporting gifted students and maintaining active learning through afternoon/evening sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required; master's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience teaching or tutoring elementary students.
• Experience with advanced or gifted students in mathematics preferred.
• Proficiency with virtual teaching platforms such as Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Teach enthusiastic elementary school students in our online virtual classrooms.
• Use our problem solving based curriculum to teach participation-oriented classes focused on deep understanding.
• Work in small classes (average size 12) with high-performing students.
• Facilitate a virtual learning environment that challenges advanced students and maintains engagement.

Skills

Elementary math instruction

Virtual teaching

Zoom proficiency

Student engagement

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Join Our AoPS Academy Virtual Campus as an Elementary Math Instructor!

Art of Problem Solving is looking for an Elementary Math Instructor to join their Virtual Campus team.

This Might Be a Good Fit If You

• Excel at making complex mathematical concepts accessible and engaging for elementary students
• Foster student-led discussions, encouraging critical thinking and problem solving, empowering students to do the heavy lifting
• Demonstrate strong, virtual classroom management skills, maintaining elementary students’ engagement through software such as Zoom

What You’ll Do

• Teach enthusiastic elementary school students in our online virtual classrooms
• Use our problem solving based curriculum to teach participation-oriented classes that focus on deep understanding, not on rote memorization
  • https://beastacademy.com/demo/school
• Work in small classes (average size 12) with top performing students who are passionate about learning and motivated to succeed
• Facilitate a virtual learning environment that challenges and stimulates advanced students, while maintaining their attention and participation

Skills And Experience Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required. A master's degree or higher is preferred.
• Must have demonstrated experience teaching or tutoring students at the elementary level.
• Strongly preferred: Experience working with advanced or gifted students in mathematics, especially at the elementary level.
• Proficiency with virtual teaching platforms such as Zoom

Not Required

• A formal teaching credential is not required for this position.

Schedule

• The AoPS Academy Virtual Campus is an after-school and weekend enrichment option for students.
• Our Year-Round courses are offered late afternoon to evening between 4pm ET and 9pm ET Monday through Friday and from 10am ET to 9pm ET on Sunday.

Campus Location:

• Remote

Benefits And Compensation

• $30/hour
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401K retirement plan
• Employee discount on classes and Beast Academy Online (BAO) yearly subscriptions

About AoPS

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.

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.