Art of Problem Solving
Math Teacher
K-12
Edtech.com's Summary
Art of Problem Solving is hiring a Math Teacher for their AoPS Academy. The role involves teaching an advanced math curriculum, actively engaging and managing small classes, providing feedback on tests, and building lasting relationships with students and their families.
Highlights
- Teach company-created, advanced math curriculum to small classes using engaging methods.
- Manage up to 16 students per class and provide feedback on assessments.
- Encourage critical thinking and inspire a love for math learning.
- Use classroom teaching and tutoring experience, preferably with K-12 students.
- Require a Bachelor’s degree; STEM or education fields preferred; no formal teaching credential required.
- Work part-time in evenings and weekends with a commitment of about 3 hours weekly per class.
- In-person teaching at the Upper West Side location in New York City.
- Compensation ranges from $37.00 to $37.25 per hour with benefits including paid sick leave and 401(k) with company match.
- Join a team dedicated to inspiring advanced students and fostering problem-solving skills.
- AoPS Academy offers a respected year-round program with a strong curriculum and over 20 academies nationwide.
Math Teacher Full Description
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Math Instructor!
Are you passionate about math? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are currently hiring instructors for the academic year 2026-2027.
The Part-Time Instructor will:
- Teach Engaging Curriculum: Use company-created curriculum and materials designed for advanced students to lead small classes in math.
- Engage Students: Actively involve students in each class or student-led learning.
- Classroom Management: Expertly manage up to 16 students.
- Grade & Provide Feedback: Provide feedback on tests.
- 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 math.
The Ideal Candidate has:
- A Bachelorâs degree is required.
- A Bachelorâs degree in a STEM-related or educational field is strongly preferred.
- Strong content knowledge in math.
- Experience teaching or tutoring students.
- Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred.
Not Required:
- A formal teaching credential is not required for this position.
Schedule:
- 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.
- This position requires a minimum initial commitment of about 3 hours per week for each assigned class.
- Each course meets once per week for 1 hour 45 minutes.
Campus Location:
- This is an in-person position at our Upper West Side location
- Candidates must be located in New York City, NY or the nearby area and must be able to commute to our campus.
Why Join AoPS:
- Pay Rate: $37.00 - $37.25/hour
- Impact: 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
- Culture: 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
- Benefits: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs
- Future Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
About AoPS Academy
- 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 Kâ12 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.
- 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 US. We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.
