Teaching Assistant
Join Our AoPS Academy San Diego as a 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.
The Ideal Candidate has:
- Must be 16 years old or older
- Possess strong 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
- 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.
Campus Location:
- This is an in-person position at our AoPS San Diego location
- Candidates must be located in San Diego, CA or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus
Why Join AoPS:
- Hourly rate $17.50/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
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.