Language Arts Instructor

<p><strong>Join Our AoPS Academy as a</strong><strong>&nbsp;Language Arts</strong><strong>&nbsp;Instructor!</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about Language Arts? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you!&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Part-Time Instructor will:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Teach Engaging Curriculum</strong>: Use company-created curriculum and materials designed for advanced students to lead small classes in language arts</li> <li><strong>Engage Students:&nbsp;</strong>Actively involve students in each class or student-led learning&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Classroom Management:&nbsp;</strong>Expertly manage up to 16 students</li> <li><strong>Grade &amp; Provide Feedback:&nbsp;</strong>Provide feedback on tests and assignments</li> <li><strong>Build Relationships:&nbsp;</strong>Connect with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey</li> <li><strong>Inspire Learning:&nbsp;</strong>Encourage a love for learning and critical thinking in language arts</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Ideal Candidate has:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree is required</li> <li>A Bachelor’s degree in education or a humanities field is strongly preferred</li> <li>Strong content knowledge in reading, writing, and/or grammar</li> <li>Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred.&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience teaching or tutoring students</li> </ul> <p><strong>Not Required:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>A formal teaching credential is <strong>not required</strong> for this position.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Schedule:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>This position requires a minimum initial commitment of about 3 hours per week for each assigned class.&nbsp;</li> <li>Each course meets once per week for 1 hour 45 minutes.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Our team is currently seeking instructors for the following classes:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>LA5 - Sundays at 12:30pm</li> <li>Exposition - Thursdays at 7pm</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Campus Location:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>This is an in-person position at our Gaithersburg location.</li> <li>Candidates must be located in Gaithersburg, Maryland or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Benefits and Compensation:</strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>Hourly Rate:&nbsp;</strong>$34/hour</li> <li><strong>Impact</strong>: 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</li> <li><strong>Culture</strong>: 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</li> <li><strong>Benefits</strong>: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs</li> <li><strong>Future Planning:</strong>&nbsp;401k retirement plan with company match</li> <li><strong>Quality of Life:</strong>&nbsp;Flexible part-time schedule with minimum 3 hours per week commitment, teaching during afterschool hours and weekends to fit around other commitments</li> </ul> <h4><strong>About AoPS Academy</strong></h4> <ul> <li>AoPS Academy is a year-round educational enrichment program.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>We have opened 20+ academies across the nation since 2016 and are still growing!</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>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.</strong></p>