Teaching Assistant

Art of Problem Solving; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Paid sick leave

401k with company match

Employee discounts

Flexible summer schedule

Job summary

AoPS Academy in Redmond, WA is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support instructors with curriculum and materials. You will work one-on-one with students, assist in classrooms with up to 16 learners, and help with grading and feedback. A positive, patient approach and strong math/language arts skills are essential.

The role is an in-person, after-school and weekend opportunity with a flexible summer schedule. No sponsorship is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old or older.
• Strong math and language arts skills to aid advanced concepts.
• Experience or interest in working with younger students is preferred.
• Exceptional written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction by assisting instructors with AoPS curriculum and materials.
• Work one-on-one with students during class activities and provide extra help.
• Help maintain an organized learning environment and manage up to 16 students.
• Assist with grading and provide constructive feedback on student work.
• Build relationships with students and staff to encourage learning.
• Foster an environment that promotes critical thinking.

Skills

Math proficiency

Language Arts

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

AoPS familiarity (a plus)

Job description

Part-time Redmond, Washington, United States

Join Our AoPS Academy as aTeaching 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 older
• Possess strong Math and Language Arts skills with the ability to help students navigate advanced concepts
• Experience with/interest in working with younger students strongly preferred
• Exceptional written and spoken communication
• Positive and encouraging attitude that helps students feel comfortable asking questions
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Familiarity with the AoPS curriculum is not required, but a plus

Not 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 - 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 Redmond, Washington location
• Candidates must be located in Redmondor the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus

Why Join AoPS:

• Hourly rate $17.50 - 18.06 /hour
• Impact: Directly support advanced student learning by providing one-on-one assistance and helping students grasp complex concepts in an engaging summer camp environment
• Culture: Join a collaborative team focused on fostering critical thinking and academic curiosity while creating a supportive learning environment for motivated students
• Benefits: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs
• Future Planning: 401k retirement plan with company match
• Quality of Life: Flexible summer schedule with multiple two-week camp options, 3-hour daily commitment, and choice of morning or afternoon sessions

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.