Part-Time Math Teacher (Temporarily Remote) at Art of Problem Solving
About the Employer
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) develops educational opportunities for many of the most eager students in the world. We have trained tens of thousands of the country’s top students over the last 17 years, including nearly all the members of the US International Math Olympiad team, through our online school, learning centers, textbooks, and online learning systems. Over the years, our international online community of advanced problem solvers has grown to over 500,000 members. While our primary focus has been math for most of our history, we have started expanding into new subjects, such as language arts, science, and computer science.
Job Summary
Job Summary
AoPS Academy–Santa Clara is hiring for 4th/5th grade math teachers! The AoPS Academy in Santa Clara/Cupertino is currently hiring a math teacher for our advanced 4th and 5th grade level courses offered for this upcoming academic year (Fall 2020/Spring 2021). Anyone with experience teaching middle school math is strongly encouraged to apply, as our curriculum is more advanced than a typical 4th/5th grade level. This role is best suited for...: · A dynamic, enthusiastic teacher with a strong math background and diverse teaching experience. · Teachers who enjoy building relationships with talented students in a small classroom setting and making a direct impact on how they learn and approach mathematics. NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you are currently located in the Greater South Bay Area. Classes are temporarily being taught remotely due to COVID-19, but will resume in-person once it is safe to return to campus. Job Duties: · Teach the AoPS curriculum in dynamic, participation-oriented classes that focus on instruction and developing skills, not on rote memorization. · Actively engage students in the course material throughout each class. Understand how to manage a remote classroom while teaching online (temporary). · Thorough preparation, with some time spent before/after each class for planning and debriefing. About the Role: · Teachers may take on 1-2 courses per academic year to start. Each course meets once per week for 1 hr 45 minutes. Salary is a flat rate of $120 per class session, including prep time. · Weekday classes start in the late afternoon after 4pm PT. Weekend classes range throughout the day. Please check out our Course Schedule to see the scheduled times of available classes (more may be added): https://santaclara.aopsacademy.org/courses/schedule
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements: · Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field required. Master's/PhD is preferred. · Experience working with elementary or middle school students strongly preferred. · Candidates must be located in Santa Clara or the Greater South Bay Area and are comfortable commuting to our campus once it is safe to go back. · Willingness to teach either online or in-person - Zoom or other video conferencing familiarity is preferred.
Requirements: · Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field required. Master's/PhD is preferred. · Experience working with elementary or middle school students strongly preferred. · Candidates must be located in Santa Clara or the Greater South Bay Area and are comfortable commuting to our campus once it is safe to go back. · Willingness to teach either online or in-person - Zoom or other video conferencing familiarity is preferred.
Comments and Other Information
How to apply:
Please email your 1) resume 2) cover letter to jobs-santaclara@aopsacademy.org.
In your cover letter, please describe your teaching philosophy and highlight why you’re interested in this role. Please also indicate that you are applying from EdJoin.
Do you live near one of our 9 other campus locations? (San Diego, Bellevue, Pleasanton, Frisco, Princeton, Vienna, Gaithersburg, Lexington, Morrisville) Please check out the AoPS Academy "Join Our Team" page and choose a campus near you to apply.
Comments and Other Information
How to apply:
Please email your 1) resume 2) cover letter to jobs-santaclara@aopsacademy.org.
In your cover letter, please describe your teaching philosophy and highlight why you’re interested in this role. Please also indicate that you are applying from EdJoin.
Do you live near one of our 9 other campus locations? (San Diego, Bellevue, Pleasanton, Frisco, Princeton, Vienna, Gaithersburg, Lexington, Morrisville) Please check out the AoPS Academy "Join Our Team" page and choose a campus near you to apply.
Application Deadline
8/31/2020 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/11/2020
Contact
Number of Openings
3
Add'l Salary Info
$120 per class, including prep time
Length of Work Year
1 year
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Santa Clara, Cupertino, South Bay Area