Language Arts Instructor

Art of Problem Solving•Pleasanton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AoPS Academy is seeking a passionate Language Arts Instructor to join their team. This part-time role involves teaching an engaging, company-created curriculum designed for advanced students in small classroom settings. The instructor will be responsible for actively involving students, managing classrooms of up to 16 students, grading assignments, providing feedback, and building relationships with students and their families to foster a love for learning and critical thinking in language arts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
Candidates must be located in Pleasanton, California or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus.
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.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in education or a humanities field is strongly preferred.
Strong content knowledge in reading, writing, and/or grammar.
Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred.
Experience teaching or tutoring students.
A formal teaching credential is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

Teach company-created curriculum and materials designed for advanced students to lead small classes in language arts.
Actively involve students in each class or student-led learning.
Expertly manage up to 16 students.
Provide feedback on tests and assignments.
Connect with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey.
Encourage a love for learning and critical thinking in language arts.