Teaching Assistant - Math and Language Arts
About The Position
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Math and Language Arts Teaching Assistant! Are you enthusiastic about supporting student learning and helping create an engaging, collaborative classroom environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! The Teaching Assistant will: Support Instruction: Assist instructors with company-created curriculum and materials, helping advanced students grasp complex concepts. Student Support: Work one-on-one with students during class activities and provide additional help when needed. Classroom Management: Help maintain an organized learning environment and assist in managing up to 16 students. Assignment Support: Assist with grading and providing constructive feedback on student work. Build Relationships : Connect with students and staff members to encourage their learning journey and academic growth. Foster Learning: Help create an environment that promotes critical thinking and academic curiosity.
Requirements
- Must be 16 years old or older
- Possess strong math and language arts skills with the ability to help students navigate advanced concepts
- Experience with/interest in working with younger students strongly preferred
- Exceptional written and spoken communication
- Positive and encouraging attitude that helps students feel comfortable asking questions
- Detail-oriented and organized
- 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.
- Each course meets once per week for 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Candidates must be located in Northbrook, Illinois or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus
- In order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the AoPS curriculum is not required, but a plus
- Prior teaching experience or education coursework is not required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Support Instruction: Assist instructors with company-created curriculum and materials, helping advanced students grasp complex concepts.
- Student Support: Work one-on-one with students during class activities and provide additional help when needed.
- Classroom Management: Help maintain an organized learning environment and assist in managing up to 16 students.
- Assignment Support: Assist with grading and providing constructive feedback on student work.
- Build Relationships : Connect with students and staff members to encourage their learning journey and academic growth.
- Foster Learning: Help create an environment that promotes critical thinking and academic curiosity.
Benefits
- Hourly rate $16.00/hour
- Paid sick leave
- Employee discounts on classes and programs
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Flexible summer schedule with multiple two-week camp options, 3-hour daily commitment, and choice of morning or afternoon sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
