Teaching Assistant

Art of Problem Solving•Gaithersburg, MD

22h•$18 - $18•Remote

About The Position

AoPS Academy is hiring a part-time Teaching Assistant to support students outside their regular classes during the 2026–2027 academic year. The role involves helping motivated younger students with advanced math and language arts concepts through weekly office hours, on-demand tutoring, and feedback on graded assignments. TAs may work with students individually or in small groups and collaborate with instructors and full-time staff on student and classroom needs. This is a virtual position conducted via Zoom. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET, and candidates must be available for at least two of the five shifts. The academic year runs from August 31, 2026, through June 13, 2027. The posting also states that candidates must reside in MD and be able to commute to campus as needed to pick up materials or proctor tests. The campus is in Gaithersburg, Maryland. AoPS Academy is a year-round educational enrichment program offering math, science, and language arts instruction to students in grades 1–12. The organization describes its teaching environment as small live physical and virtual classrooms focused on exploration, challenge, critical thinking, and academic curiosity.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Strong math and language arts skills, including the ability to help students navigate advanced concepts.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Exceptional written and spoken communication skills.
Positive and encouraging attitude that helps students feel comfortable asking questions.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Must reside in Maryland and be able to commute to campus as needed, as stated in the posting.
Must be available for at least two of the Monday–Friday shifts, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM ET.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or interest in working with younger students is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with the AoPS curriculum is a plus.

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.
Support students with homework and help them understand material they missed or need further guidance on.