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Art of Problem SolvingAoPS Academy (Part Time)

Math Teacher

Portland, Oregon, United States
The role
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Elementary Math Instructor! Are you passionate about math? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you! The Part-Time Instructor will: * Teach Engaging Curriculum: Use company-created curriculum and materials designed for advanced students to lead small classes in math * Engage Students: Actively involve students in each class or student-led learning  * Classroom Management: Expertly manage up to 16 students * Grade & Provide Feedback: Provide feedback on tests and assignments * Build Relationships: Connect with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey * Inspire Learning: Encourage a love for learning and critical thinking in math The Ideal Candidate has: * Bachelor’s degree is required * A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related or educational field is strongly preferred * Strong content knowledge in math * Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred * Experience teaching or tutoring students Not Required: A formal teaching credential 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 Portland location. Candidates must be located in Portland, OR or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus. Why Join AoPS: * Pay Rate: 35.00 – 35.25/hour * Impact: Directly teach and inspire advanced students in small classroom settings, fostering critical thinking and a love for learning while making a lasting impact on students' educational journeys * Culture: Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to discovering, inspiring, and training the great problem solvers of the next generation through engaging, student-led learning * Benefits: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs * Future Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match * Quality of Life: Flexible part-time schedule with minimum 3 hours per week commitment, teaching during afterschool hours and weekends to fit around other commitments 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! Requirements for Employment * This position requires successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check prior to employment * 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.