Teaching Assistant - Math and Language Arts

<p>Join Our AoPS Academy as a Math and Language Arts<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Teaching Assistant!</p> <p>Are you enthusiastic about supporting student learning and helping create an engaging, collaborative classroom environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you!</p> <p><strong>The Teaching Assistant will:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Support Instruction:</strong> Assist instructors with company-created curriculum and materials, helping advanced students grasp complex concepts.</li> <li><strong>Student Support: </strong>Work one-on-one with students during class activities and provide additional help when needed.</li> <li><strong>Classroom Management:</strong> Help maintain an organized learning environment and assist in managing up to 16 students.</li> <li><strong>Assignment Support:</strong> Assist with grading and providing constructive feedback on student work.</li> <li><strong>Build Relationships</strong>: Connect with students and staff members to encourage their learning journey and academic growth.</li> <li><strong>Foster Learning:</strong> Help create an environment that promotes critical thinking and academic curiosity.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Ideal Candidate has:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must be 16 years old or older</li> <li>Possess strong math and language arts skills with the ability to help students navigate advanced concepts</li> <li>Experience with/interest in working with younger students strongly preferred</li> <li>Exceptional written and spoken communication</li> <li>Positive and encouraging attitude that helps students feel comfortable asking questions&nbsp;</li> <li>Detail-oriented and organized</li> <li>Familiarity with the AoPS curriculum is not required, but a plus</li> </ul> <p><strong>Not Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prior teaching experience or education coursework is not required for this position.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Schedule (Academic Year)</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <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>Schedule (Summer):</strong></p> <ul> <li>During the summer, we offer multiple two-week camps between June - August</li> <li>Camp classes are held Monday-Friday for 3 hours a day, with both morning and afternoon classes</li> </ul> <p><strong>Campus Location:</strong></p> <ul> <li>This is an in-person position at our Northbrook location</li> <li>Candidates must be located in Northbrook, Illinois<strong>&nbsp;</strong>or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join AoPS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Hourly rate $16.00/hour</li> <li><strong>Impact</strong>: Directly support advanced student learning by providing one-on-one assistance and helping students grasp complex concepts in an engaging summer camp environment</li> <li><strong>Culture</strong>: Join a collaborative team focused on fostering critical thinking and academic curiosity while creating a supportive learning environment for motivated students</li> <li><strong>Benefits</strong>: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs</li> <li><strong>Future Planning:</strong> 401k retirement plan with company match</li> <li><strong>Quality of Life:</strong> Flexible summer schedule with multiple two-week camp options, 3-hour daily commitment, and choice of morning or afternoon sessions</li> </ul> <h4>About AoPS Academy</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.&nbsp;</li> <li>We have opened 20+ academies across the nation since 2016 and are still growing!</li> </ul> <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>