Teaching Assistant

• Join Our AoPS Academy as a MathTeaching 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.

**The Ideal Candidate has:**

• Must be 16 years old or older
• Possess strong math 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
• Familiarity with the AoPS curriculum is not required, but a plus

**Not Required:**

• Prior teaching experience or education coursework is not required for this position.

**Schedule (Academic Year)****:**

• AoPS Academy is an afterschool program with classes in the evenings and on weekends. 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.

**Schedule (Summer):**

• During the summer, we offer multiple two-week camps between June - August
• Camp classes are held Monday-Friday for 3 hours a day, with both morning and afternoon classes

**Campus Location:**

• This is an in-person position at our Redmond, Washington location
• Candidates must be located in Redmondor the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus

**Why Join AoPS:**

• Hourly rate $17.50 - 18.06 /hour
• **Impact**: Directly support advanced student learning by providing one-on-one assistance and helping students grasp complex concepts in an engaging summer camp environment
• **Culture**: Join a collaborative team focused on fostering critical thinking and academic curiosity while creating a supportive learning environment for motivated students
• **Benefits**: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs
• **Future Planning:** 401k retirement plan with company match
• **Quality of Life:** Flexible summer schedule with multiple two-week camp options, 3-hour daily commitment, and choice of morning or afternoon sessions

#### About AoPS Academy

• AoPS Academy is a year-round educational enrichment program.
• Since 1993, AoPS has prepared hundreds of thousands of students for college and career success through engaging curriculum, expert online instruction, and local, in-person academies.
• AoPS Academy is a program of Art of Problem Solving, a global leader in K–12 advanced education. AoPS Academy brings the AoPS methodology to small live physical and virtual classrooms. We offer a world-class curriculum in math, science, and language arts for students in grades 1-12, creating an environment where exploration meets challenge, right in your local neighborhood. Students learn in small classes led by accomplished instructors and collaborate with a peer group who share their passion for learning.
• We have opened 20+ academies across the nation since 2016 and are still growing!

**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.**