Associate Director - Elementary

Art of Problem Solving • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Associate Director at the AoPS Academy Carmel Valley campus assists with administrative and logistical operations, teaches weekly math and language arts classes, and partners with the Campus Director on hiring and training part-time staff and teachers. This is a full-time, year-round position covering the academic year and summer. The role involves teaching advanced curriculum, supporting students and families, contributing to campus operations and enrollment, and helping build campus culture. The position is suited to someone with leadership and management experience, strong math and language arts knowledge, excellent classroom management, communication, and pedagogical skills, and an interest in coaching and collaborating with instructors.

AoPS Academy is a year-round educational enrichment program offering math, science, and language arts for students in grades 1–12 in small live physical and virtual classrooms. AoPS is a global leader in K–12 advanced education and has opened more than 20 academies across the United States since 2016. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B, is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong content knowledge in math and language arts.
• At least one year of teaching experience.
• Strong organizational and priority-management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, classroom management skills, and pedagogical instincts.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a field closely related to math and language arts is strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree related to math or language arts preferred.
• Experience working with advanced K–12 students preferred.
• Management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach AoPS curriculum in dynamic, participation-oriented classes, engaging students and managing the classroom.
• Participate in hiring and training part-time staff.
• Assist with campus administrative, logistical, and customer service operations.
• Support enrollment and sales by meeting prospective families, assessing students’ academic ability and program fit, and explaining program benefits.
• Counsel current students and families as needed to provide student support.
• Help design and implement campus community-building activities to strengthen campus culture and support student retention.
• Partner with the Campus Director on hiring and training part-time staff and teachers.

Benefits

• Multiple options for medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO plan.
• Relocation bonus for candidates living outside the greater area.
• Opportunity to develop leadership and management experience and work with motivated students and passionate educators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager