Teaching Assistant
Art of Problem Solving
$18 / hour
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Description
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Math 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 and Language Arts 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 (Academic Year):
- 2026–2027 Academic Year | Aug. 31, 2026 – Jun. 13, 2027
- 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.
- We are currently hiring someone who can work Monday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Campus Location:
- This is an in-person position at our Carmel Valley location at 11455 El Camino Real Ste 150, San Diego, CA 92130.
- Candidates must be located in San Diego and must be able to commute to our campus
Why Join AoPS:
- Hourly rate $17.50 - 18.06 /hour
- 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 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- sick leave
About this role
Art of Problem Solving's San Diego academy is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support math instruction in their afterschool program. You'd work alongside instructors to help advanced students tackle complex concepts, provide one-on-one assistance during classes, manage the classroom environment for up to 16 students, and offer constructive feedback on assignments. The role centers on creating a space where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring critical thinking—less about delivering lessons and more about enabling student success alongside an experienced instructor.
The position requires you to be at least 16 years old with strong math and language arts skills, though prior teaching experience isn't necessary. You should be organized, detail-oriented, and genuinely enthusiastic about working with younger students. No familiarity with AoPS curriculum is required. The schedule is straightforward: Monday afternoons and evenings from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Carmel Valley location, starting August 2026 through June 2027. You'll commit roughly 3 hours per week per class, with each course meeting once weekly for 1 hour 45 minutes.
The role pays $17.50–$18.06 per hour and includes paid sick leave, class discounts, and a 401k match. This suits someone in the San Diego area who can reliably commute to the in-person campus and is looking for consistent part-time work during the academic year.
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