Teaching Assistant
Description
Join Our AoPS Academy as a 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 AoPS Lexington Academy in Waltham, MA is hiring part-time Teaching Assistants (TAs) with strong math and language arts skills to support our campus during the academic year. As a TA you may grade assignments, host regular office hours, and run on-demand 1-1 tutoring sessions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to work with motivated younger students and contribute to the AoPS Academy community.
This is a part-time VIRTUAL position for the 2026–2027 Academic Year, Monday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM ET. While this is a virtual position, candidates must reside in MA.
Our TAs contribute greatly to the success of our students and are an integral part of our Academy family. This may be a great fit for you if you enjoy interacting with students, guiding them as they work through challenging math and language arts problems, and helping them feel more confident about math and language arts concepts.
Academic year TAs work well independently and support students outside of their regular AoPS class time. TAs typically work with students from various classes/levels to assist with homework and help students understand material they missed or may need further guidance on. Visit our Course Catalog to see more details regarding all of our class offerings.
The Teaching Assistant will:
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate has:
- Must be 18+ years old or older
- Possess strong math and language arts skills with the ability to help students navigate advanced concepts
- Ability to work well independently with little supervision
- 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.
Location & Schedule:
- 2026–2027 Academic Year | Aug. 31, 2026 – Jun. 13, 2027
- Although this is a virtual position at our Lexington campus location, candidates must be located in Lexington or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus as needed to pick up teaching materials, proctor tests, etc.
- AoPS Academy is an afterschool program with classes in the evenings and on weekends, so candidates must be available to work during weekday after-school hours and/or on weekends.
- We are currently hiring someone who can work Monday from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET via Zoom.
| Day | Time (ET) |
| Monday | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Campus Location:
- Our Lexington Campus is located at 1088 Lexington St, Waltham, MA. 02451
Why Join AoPS:
- Compensation: 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: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
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.
As published by greenhouse · 20 questions · 4 written answers
Basics
First Name, Last Name, Preferred First Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV
Short answers (6)
- When would you be available to start? Your answer doesn't need to be an exact date as long as you give us a sense of your timeframe.
- If you chose "Referral" or "Other" in the previous question, please elaborate here. optional
- If you answered "No" to the previous question, please provide more detail here. optional
- If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide more detail here. Include your visa type and timeline (month and year of expiration). optional
- If you answered yes, approximately when and in what capacity? optional
- Please provide the email address of one teacher or prior employer reference. (optional) optional
Pick from a list (7)
- Will you be 18 years old (or older) by the start of the job?
- Although this is a virtual position, are you able to reliably commute to the Lexington Academy campus for training, picking up materials, and other duties as assigned? AoPS Academy Lexington Campus 1088 Lexington St Waltham, MA. 02451
- Which of the following shifts are you available for? Select all that apply.
- How did you first hear about this position?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer?
- Do you need, or will you need in the future, any immigration-related support or sponsorship from Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) in order to begin or continue employment with AoPS?
- Do you currently or have you previously worked for Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)? You may choose multiple options if applicable.
Written answers (4)
- What is the sum of the thousands digit and the tens digit in 56,987? Explain how you would help a 3rd grade student get to the correct answer.
- Explain how would you help a prealgebra student who has to compute (-1)⁷ + (-1)¹³ + (-1)²³ + (1)⁴².
- You may be required to oversee student group work. How would you encourage students who are not participating as they should be? If one or more students are struggling with getting started, what tips might you give them? Please respond in 3-5 sentences.
- Any additional information you would like to share with us that may not be detailed on your resume? (optional) optional
Attachments (3)
- Please upload a copy of your most recent transcript or report card.
- Please upload a writing sample that you have previously written. This can be a class assignment that you have turned in for school or a writing piece you wrote for a contest, etc.
- If you would like, please upload any relevant subject-related test scores here. (optional) optional