Teaching Assistant

Art of Problem Solving•Gaithersburg, MD

2d•Remote

About The Position

AoPS Academy is hiring part-time Teaching Assistants to support students during the 2026–2027 academic year. The virtual role supports motivated students outside their regular class time, helping them with homework, material they missed, and challenging math and language arts concepts. TAs may work individually or in small groups with students across different classes and levels. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET, with availability required for at least two of the five shifts. The posting requires candidates to reside in Maryland and also states that candidates must be located in Lexington or the greater area and able to commute to campus as needed to pick up teaching materials or proctor tests. Teaching Assistants host weekly office hours and on-demand tutoring sessions, provide feedback on graded assignments, and collaborate with instructors and full-time staff on student and classroom needs. The ideal candidate is encouraging, organized, detail-oriented, communicates exceptionally well, and can work independently with little supervision. Prior teaching experience and education coursework are not required. Compensation is $17.50–$18.06 per hour. The position runs from August 31, 2026, through June 13, 2027.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess strong math and language arts skills and the ability to help students navigate advanced concepts.
Work well independently with little supervision.
Have exceptional written and spoken communication skills.
Have a positive, encouraging attitude that helps students feel comfortable asking questions.
Be detail-oriented and organized.
Be available for at least two weekday shifts between 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM ET.
Reside in Maryland; the posting also specifies being located in Lexington or the greater area and able to commute to campus as needed.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B, is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or interest in working with younger students.
Familiarity with the AoPS curriculum.

Responsibilities

Host weekly office hours and on-demand tutoring sessions for students.
Work with students individually or in small groups.
Provide exceptional feedback on graded assignments.
Collaborate with instructors and full-time staff on student and classroom needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be available to pick up teaching materials or proctor tests at campus as needed.