Teaching Assistant
Description
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Math 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 Math and 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):
- 2026–2027 Academic Year | Aug. 31, 2026 – Jun. 13, 2027
- 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.
- We are currently hiring someone who can work Monday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
| Day | Time |
| Monday | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Campus Location:
- This is an in-person position at our Carmel Valley location at 11455 El Camino Real Ste 150, San Diego, CA 92130.
- Candidates must be located in San Diego 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.
As published by greenhouse · 19 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)
- Are you available Mondays 4pm - 7pm?
- Will you be 16 years old (or older) by the start of the job?
- This is an in-person position. Are you able to reliably commute to this Academy campus location at 11455 El Camino Real Ste 150, San Diego, CA 92130?
- 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 (2)
- Please upload a copy of your most recent transcript or report card.
- If you would like, please upload any relevant subject-related test scores here. (optional) optional