Language Arts Instructor

Language Arts Instructor

Join Our AoPS Academy as a Language Arts Instructor! Are you passionate about language arts and eager to inspire young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? This part‑time position offers the perfect opportunity for you.

• Teach engaging curriculum: use AoPS‑created materials designed for advanced students to lead small language arts classes.
• Engage students: actively involve learners in each session for student‑led learning.
• Classroom management: expertly manage up to 16 students.
• Grade and 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 language arts.

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or a humanities field is strongly preferred.
• Strong content knowledge in reading, writing, and/or grammar.
• Experience teaching or tutoring students.

• A formal teaching credential is not required for this position.

• After school program with classes in the evenings and on weekends. Candidates must be available to teach during weekday after‑school hours (as early as 4 p.m.) and/or on weekends.
• Minimum initial commitment: ~3 hours per week for each assigned class.
• Each course meets once per week for 1 hour 45 minutes.

• In‑person position at our San Mateo location.
• Candidates must be located in San Mateo, CA or the greater area and be able to commute to our campus.

• $40.00/hour
• Impact:
  Directly teach and inspire advanced students in small classroom settings, fostering critical thinking and a love for learning.
• Culture:
  Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to discovering, inspiring, and training the great problem solvers of the next generation through engaging, student‑lead learning.
• Benefits:
  Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs.
• Future planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• 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 brings the AoPS methodology to small live physical and virtual classrooms, offering world‑class curriculum in math, science, and language arts for students in grades 1‑12.
• 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 U.S. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM‑OPT and H‑1B.