Language Arts Teacher
About The Position
AoPS Academy is hiring a part-time Language Arts Instructor to teach company-created curriculum and materials to advanced students in small classes. Instructors engage students in student-led learning, manage classrooms of up to 16 students, grade tests and provide feedback, and build relationships with students and families. The role aims to inspire students’ love of learning and critical thinking in language arts. This is an in-person position at the Mountain View campus. Candidates must live in Mountain View, California, or the surrounding area and be able to commute to campus. AoPS Academy is a year-round educational enrichment program offering small, live physical and virtual classrooms and curriculum in math, science, and language arts for students in grades 1–12. Classes take place in the evenings and on weekends. Candidates 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. The listed pay is $42.50–$42.81 per hour. 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.
- Strong content knowledge in reading, writing, and/or grammar.
- Experience teaching or tutoring students.
- Availability during weekday after-school hours, as early as 4 p.m., and/or on weekends.
- 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; the employer cannot provide sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.
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 company-created language arts curriculum and materials to advanced students in small classes.
- Actively involve students in class through 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.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave.
- Employee discounts on classes and programs.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
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Job Type
Part-time
