About this role
Elementary Virtual Math Instructor
AoPS Academy is looking for an Elementary Math Instructor to join their Virtual Campus team.
This might be a good fit if you excel at making complex mathematical concepts accessible and engaging for elementary students, foster student-led discussions encouraging critical thinking and problem solving, and demonstrate strong virtual classroom management skills, maintaining elementary students’ engagement through software such as Zoom.
What You’ll Do
- Teach enthusiastic elementary school students in our online virtual classrooms.
- Use our problem solving based curriculum to teach participation-oriented classes that focus on deep understanding, not on rote memorization.
- https://beastacademy.com/demo/school
- Work in small classes (average size 12) with top performing students who are passionate about learning and motivated to succeed.
- Facilitate a virtual learning environment that challenges and stimulates advanced students, while maintaining their attention and participation.
Experience
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required. A master's degree or higher is preferred.
- Must have demonstrated experience teaching or tutoring students at the elementary level.
- Strongly preferred: Experience working with advanced or gifted students in mathematics, especially at the elementary level.
- Proficiency with virtual teaching platforms such as Zoom.
Not Required:
- A formal teaching credential is not required for this position.
Schedule:
- The AoPS Academy Virtual Campus is an after-school and weekend enrichment option for students.
- Our Year-Round courses are offered late afternoon to evening between 4pm ET and 9pm ET Monday through Friday and from 10am ET to 9pm ET on Sunday.
Campus Location:
- Remote
Benefits and Compensation:
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$30/hour
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Paid Sick Leave
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401K retirement plan
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Employee discount on classes and Beast Academy Online (BAO) yearly subscriptions
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About AoPS
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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.
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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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AoPS Careers - Elementary Virtual Math Instructor