Language Arts Teacher

Art of Problem Solving; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 44,083 - 45,460; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

AoPS Academy in Sugar Land, TX seeks a Part-Time Language Arts Instructor to teach small classes after school and on weekends using a company-created curriculum. Classes meet weekly for 1 hour 45 minutes, with a minimum commitment of about 3 hours per week per class.

In-person role at our Sugar Land campus, with opportunities to inspire advanced students. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, with strong reading, writing, and grammar knowledge, plus prior teaching or tutoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in education or humanities strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching or tutoring students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Engaging Curriculum using company-created materials for advanced students.
• Actively engage students in each class for student-led learning.
• Manage classrooms with up to 16 students.
• Grade tests and provide feedback.
• Build relationships with students and families to support learning.
• Inspire a love for learning and critical thinking in language arts.

Skills

Strong content knowledge in reading,  

Experience teaching or tutoring

K-12 classroom experience (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree is required

Bachelor’s degree in education or humanities preferred

Job description

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!

We are currently hiring instructors for the academic year 2026-2027.

The Part-Time Instructor Will

• 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.

The Ideal Candidate Has

• 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.

Campus Location

• This is an in‑person position at our Sugar Land location.
• Candidates must be located in Sugar Land, TX or the surrounding area and must be able to commute to our campus.

Why Join AoPS

• Pay Rate: $32.00 - $32.25/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: 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 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!

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.