Associate Director - Language Arts

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The AoPS Academy Associate Director at our San Mateo campus is responsible for assisting with the campus’s administrative and logistical operations, teaching weekly language arts classes, and partnering with the Campus Director on the hiring and training of part‑time staff and teachers. This role is a full‑time, year‑round position which includes the academic year and summer.

• Teach the AoPS curriculum in dynamic, participation‑oriented classes, actively engaging students and expertly managing the classroom.
• Participate in the hiring and training of part‑time staff.
• Assist with the campus’s administrative, logistical, and customer service operations.
• Support campus enrollment and sales efforts by meeting with prospective families to assess a student's academic ability, determine overall fit, and explain the benefits of our program.
• Counsel current students and families as needed to provide student support.
• Help design and implement campus community‑building activities in order to build a strong campus culture and support high student retention.

• Bachelor’s degree required, strongly preferred to be in education or a field closely related to the subject area.
• Advanced degree related to subject area preferred.
• Strong content knowledge in the subject area.
• Minimum 1‑year teaching experience, with experience working with advanced K‑12 students preferred.
• Strong organizational and priority management skills.

AoPS Academy is an after‑school program; most of our classes and family meetings occur during the evenings and on weekends. As such, it’s expected that Associate Directors work a non‑traditional schedule during the academic year. Summer hours typically shift to a more standard Monday‑to‑Friday work schedule.

• Impact:
  Opportunity to work closely with motivated students, develop leadership and management experience, and work with a team of passionate educators in pursuit of our shared mission.
• Culture:
  Work and collaborate with an organization filled with builders and lifelong learners who strive to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation.
• Benefits:
  Multiple options for Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Future Planning: 401(k) with company match.
• Quality of Life: PTO plan and supportive leadership.
• Ease of Transition:
  Relocation bonus for candidates living outside the greater area.

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, seeking to build 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+ centers across the nation since 2016 and are still growing!

Please note that 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.