Associate Director - Elementary

Art of Problem Solving • San Diego, CA

2d • $82,600 - $84,575 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director at AoPS Academy’s 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 both the academic year and summer.

The role combines classroom instruction with campus leadership and operations. The Associate Director teaches AoPS curriculum in dynamic, participation-oriented classes; supports prospective and current families; assists with enrollment and sales; and helps develop campus community and student retention. During the academic year, the schedule is nontraditional because most classes and family meetings take place in the evenings and on weekends. Summer hours typically follow a more standard Monday-to-Friday schedule.

AoPS Academy is a year-round educational enrichment program and part of Art of Problem Solving, which provides advanced K–12 education through curriculum, online instruction, and local academies. Its small classrooms offer math, science, and language arts for students in grades 1–12.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in education or a field closely related to math and language arts.
• Strong content knowledge in math and language arts.
• At least one year of teaching experience.
• Strong organizational and priority-management skills.
• Outstanding classroom-management skills and strong communication and pedagogical skills are described as important to the role.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer is unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree related to math or language arts preferred.
• Teaching experience with advanced K–12 students preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a field closely related to math and language arts preferred.
• Management and leadership experience, strong communication skills, and pedagogical instincts are highlighted as valuable.

Responsibilities

• Teach the AoPS curriculum in dynamic, participation-oriented classes, actively engaging students and managing the classroom.
• Participate in hiring and training part-time staff.
• Assist with campus administrative, logistical, and customer service operations.
• Support campus enrollment and sales by meeting prospective families, assessing students’ academic ability and program fit, and explaining the program’s 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 work closely with motivated students and develop leadership and management experience.
• Collaborative culture with passionate educators and lifelong learners.
• Supportive leadership.

What This Job Offers

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