Summer Math Instructor - Irvine, United States - Art of Problem Solving

Art of Problem Solving
Art of Problem Solving
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Irvine, United States

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AoPS Academy is a program of Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), a global leader in K-12 advanced education. AoPS is on a mission to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation.

Since 2003, AoPS has trained hundreds of thousands of the country's top students through its online school, in-person academies, textbooks, and online learning systems.

AoPS Academy offers unique problem solving curriculum at its in-person locations across the country as well as through the virtual campus.

The AoPS Academy in
Irvine, CA is hiring a
part-time summer Math Instructor.

We are looking for an outstanding professional to teach our engaging Math curriculum to small classes of high-achieving elementary, middle, or high school students.

Our instructors 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 facilitating discussions in a collaborative and engaging student-led classroom, building relationships with students, and making a direct impact on how they learn and approach math.

Our classes challenge students to tackle difficult problems that are not replicas of problems they've already seen.

This teaches students how to learn, so they'll be ready for the challenges of top-tier colleges and internationally competitive careers.

Visit our Course Catalog to see more details regarding all of our class offerings.


We are currently hiring for the following course:

  • Math Beasts Camp 5 July 22-August 2 Monday
  • Friday**
    Job Duties:You will use company-created materials to prepare for and teach advanced courses that focus on problem solving and critical thinking. This allows instructors to focus on the delivery of material.
As an AoPS Academy
Summer Math Instructor, you will:


  • Prepare for weekly lessons created by our curriculum team.
  • Actively engage students in the course material throughout each class.
  • Expertly manage a classroom of up to 16 students.
  • Regularly grade students' tests.
  • Meet with students and families, as needed, during the 15 minutes before or after class.
  • Substitute for classes from time to time (optional).

Skills and Experience:


  • A Bachelor's degree in a STEMrelated field or education, or equivalent experience, ideally related to math.
  • Must have experience teaching or tutoring students. Classroom teaching experience at the K12 level is preferred. A formal teaching credential is not required.
  • Possess strong content knowledge in math with the ability to help students navigate advanced concepts requiring critical thinking.
  • Expertly motivate and challenge advanced learners.

Location and Schedule:

During the summer, we offer multiple two-week camps between (June-August). Camp classes are held Monday-Friday for three hours a day, with both morning and afternoon classes. Instructors must be available to teach all 10 days of the camp they are assigned.


Benefits & Compensation**:


The instructor rate at our Irvine location is $33/hour. The rate includes flexible work time, 15 minutes early arrival immediately before class, actual class time, and the 15 minutes after class ends.
 Some benefits of the position include:


  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401K retirement plan with company match
  • Eligible for a pay increase after successfully teaching a full academic year at an AoPS Academy campus
**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.
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