Language Arts Instructor

Art of Problem Solving•Gaithersburg, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AoPS Academy is seeking a passionate Language Arts Instructor to join their team. This part-time, in-person role involves teaching an engaging, company-created curriculum to advanced students in small class settings. The instructor will be responsible for actively involving students, managing the classroom, providing feedback on assignments, and fostering a love for learning and critical thinking in language arts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in education or a humanities field, and K-12 teaching experience is preferred but not required. A formal teaching credential is not necessary. The position requires availability for weekday after-school hours (starting at 4 pm) and/or weekends, with a minimum commitment of approximately 3 hours per week per assigned class. Classes meet once a week for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Specific classes include LA5 on Sundays at 12:30 pm and Exposition on Thursdays at 7 pm. This is an in-person role at the Gaithersburg location, requiring candidates to be local and able to commute.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
Must be able to commute to the Gaithersburg campus.

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.

Responsibilities

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