Language Arts Teacher

Art of Problem Solving•Mountain View, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

AoPS Academy is hiring a part-time Language Arts Instructor to teach advanced students in small, collaborative classrooms using company-created curriculum and materials. Instructors engage students in student-led learning, manage classes of up to 16 students, provide feedback on tests, build relationships with students and families, and encourage critical thinking and a love of learning. This is an in-person position at the Mountain View, California campus. Candidates must live in Mountain View or the surrounding area and be able to commute to campus. AoPS Academy is an afterschool program with classes in the evenings and on weekends. Instructors must be available during weekday after-school hours, as early as 4 p.m., and/or on weekends. The initial commitment is about three hours per week for each assigned class; each course meets once weekly for 1 hour and 45 minutes. AoPS Academy is a year-round educational enrichment program and a program of Art of Problem Solving. Since 1993, AoPS has provided advanced education through its curriculum, online instruction, and local academies. Its classes serve students in grades 1–12 across math, science, and language arts. The company has opened more than 20 academies nationwide since 2016. The position pays $42.50–$42.81 per hour. Benefits include paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B, is unavailable.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
Strong content knowledge in reading, writing, and/or grammar.
Experience teaching or tutoring students.
Availability to teach during weekday after-school hours, as early as 4 p.m., and/or on weekends.
Commitment of about three hours per week for each assigned class.
Must be located in Mountain View, California, or the greater area and able to commute to the campus.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B, is not available.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in education or a humanities field is strongly preferred.
K–12 classroom teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach language arts to advanced students using company-created curriculum and materials.
Lead small classes and actively engage students in student-led learning.
Manage classrooms of up to 16 students.
Grade tests and provide feedback.
Build relationships with students and families.
Encourage a love of learning and critical thinking in language arts.