Teaching Assistant
About The Position
The Teaching Assistant will support instructors with company-created curriculum and materials, helping advanced students grasp complex concepts. They will work one-on-one with students during class activities and provide additional help when needed. The role also involves helping maintain an organized learning environment, assisting in managing up to 16 students, grading assignments, and providing constructive feedback. Building relationships with students and staff to encourage learning and academic growth is also a key aspect, as is fostering 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
- 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.
- Candidates must be located in San Diego and must be able to commute to our campus
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Familiarity with the AoPS curriculum is not required, but a plus
Responsibilities
- Support instructors with company-created curriculum and materials, helping advanced students grasp complex concepts.
- Work one-on-one with students during class activities and provide additional help when needed.
- Help maintain an organized learning environment and assist in managing up to 16 students.
- Assist with grading and providing constructive feedback on student work.
- Connect with students and staff members to encourage their learning journey and academic growth.
- Help create an environment that promotes critical thinking and academic curiosity.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Employee discounts on classes and programs
- 401k retirement plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
