About the Role
AoPS Academy is seeking passionate Language Arts Instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach advanced students in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting. This role involves inspiring young minds and fostering a love for learning and critical thinking.
Responsibilities
- Teach company-created language arts curriculum to small classes of advanced students.
- Actively involve students in each class to promote student-led learning.
- Manage classrooms of up to 16 students.
- Grade assignments and provide feedback on tests.
- Build relationships with students and families.
- Inspire a love for learning and critical thinking in language arts.
Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
- Must be able to commute to the Upper West Side campus.
- Must be available to teach weekday after-school hours (as early as 4pm) and/or on weekends.
- Minimum initial commitment of approximately 3 hours per week per assigned class.
Skills
- Strong content knowledge in reading, writing, and/or grammar.
- Experience teaching or tutoring students.
- Classroom management.
Location
- Upper West Side, New York City, NY
Work Type
- Part-Time
- In-person
- Afterschool
Experience Level
- Teaching or tutoring experience required
- K-12 classroom teaching experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- Bachelor's degree in education or a humanities field strongly preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $37.00 - $37.25/hour
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Employee discounts on classes and programs
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
About the Company
- AoPS Academy is a year-round educational enrichment program that prepares students for college and career success.
- Since 1993, AoPS has provided engaging curriculum and expert instruction.
- AoPS Academy is a program of Art of Problem Solving, a global leader in K–12 advanced education.
- AoPS Academy offers a world-class curriculum in math, science, and language arts for students in grades 1-12.
- The academy fosters an environment where exploration meets challenge.
- Classes are small and led by accomplished instructors, encouraging collaboration among peers.
- AoPS Academy has opened over 20 locations nationwide since 2016 and continues to grow.
Equal Opportunity
- We are unable to offer sponsorship, including STEM-OPT and H-1B.
