Art of Problem Solving
Summer Teaching Assistant
Edtech.com's Summary
- Support instructors using company-created curriculum and materials.
- Provide one-on-one support to students during class activities.
- Assist with classroom management for up to 16 students.
- Help grade assignments and offer constructive feedback.
- Build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Must have strong skills in Math, Language Arts, and/or Science with capability to handle advanced concepts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Part-time, in-person position at the Princeton, NJ campus with summer camp sessions in July and August.
- Hourly rate: $15.92 with paid sick leave, employee discounts, and 401k plan with company match.
- No prior teaching experience required; familiarity with AoPS curriculum is a plus.
Summer Teaching Assistant Full Description
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Math, Language Arts, and/or Science Teaching Assistant!
Are you enthusiastic about supporting student learning and helping create an engaging, collaborative classroom environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
The Teaching Assistant will:
- Support Instruction: Assist instructors with company-created curriculum and materials, helping advanced students grasp complex concepts.
- Student Support: Work one-on-one with students during class activities and provide additional help when needed.
- Classroom Management: Help maintain an organized learning environment and assist in managing up to 16 students.
- Assignment Support: Assist with grading and providing constructive feedback on student work.
- Build Relationships: Connect with students and staff members to encourage their learning journey and academic growth.
- Foster Learning: Help create an environment that promotes critical thinking and academic curiosity.
The Ideal Candidate has:
- Must be 16 years old or older
- Possess strong Math, Language Arts and/or Science skills with the ability to help students navigate advanced concepts
- Experience with/interest in working with younger students strongly preferred
- Exceptional written and spoken communication
- Positive and encouraging attitude that helps students feel comfortable asking questions
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Familiarity with the AoPS curriculum is not required, but a plus
Not Required:
- Prior teaching experience or education coursework is not required for this position.
Schedule:
- During the summer, we are looking for support during our summer camp sessions scheduled for:
- July 6th-17th
- July 20th-31st
- August 3rd-14th
- Availability for at least 2 sessions is strongly preferred
- Schedule:
- Monday-Friday for 3 hours a day
- Time:
- 9am-12pm
- 1pm-4pm
Campus Location:
- This is an in-person position at our Princeton location
- Candidates must be located in Princeton, NJ or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus
Why Join AoPS:
- Hourly rate $15.92/hr
- Impact: Directly support advanced student learning by providing one-on-one assistance and helping students grasp complex concepts in an engaging summer camp environment
- Culture: Join a collaborative team focused on fostering critical thinking and academic curiosity while creating a supportive learning environment for motivated students
- Benefits: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs
- Future Planning: 401k retirement plan with company match
- Quality of Life: Flexible summer schedule with multiple two-week camp options, 3-hour daily commitment, and choice of morning or afternoon sessions
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.
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