Language Arts Teacher

Art of Problem Solving; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee discounts on classes

401(k) retirement plan with company (匹

Job summary

AoPS Academy is seeking a part-time Language Arts Instructor for Mountain View, CA. You will teach using our curriculum to small classes, engage students in student-led learning, and manage classrooms of up to 16 students.

You will also grade tests and provide feedback, while building strong connections with students and families. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (education or humanities preferred) and experience teaching or tutoring, especially at the K-12 level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong content knowledge in reading, writing, and/or grammar.
• Experience teaching or tutoring students.
• K-12 classroom teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging curriculum using AoPS Academy materials.
• Actively engage students in each class for student-led learning.
• Classroom management for up to 16 students.
• Grade and provide feedback on tests.
• Build relationships with students and families to make an impact.
• Inspire learning and critical thinking in language arts.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Grammar

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education or humanities degree 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!

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 Bachelorâs degree is required.
• A Bachelorâs 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 Mountain View location
• Candidates must be located in Mountain View, CA or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus.

Why Join AoPS:

• 42.50 â 42.81/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 Kâ12 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.