About this role
Part-Time Math Instructor (Elementary)
Part-time Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Join Our AoPS Academy as a Part-Time Math Instructor! Are you passionate about math? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
What You'll Do
- Teach Engaging Curriculum: Use company-created curriculum and materials designed for advanced students to lead small classes in math.
- Engage Students: Actively involve students in each class or student-led learning.
- Classroom Management: Expertly manage up to 16 students.
- Grade & Provide Feedback: Provide feedback on tests.
- Build Relationships: Connect with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey.
- Inspire Learning: Encourage a love for learning and critical thinking in math.
Skills and Experience Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related or educational field is strongly preferred. Strong content knowledge in math. Experience teaching or tutoring students. Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred.
- Not Required: A formal teaching credential is not required for this position.
- Schedule: 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.
- Our team is currently seeking candidates to fill the following classes for the 2026–2027 Academic Year | Sep. 12, 2026 – Jun. 12, 2027
- Honors Math 3: Students are introduced to fractions, expanding their understanding of numbers. They develop fluency with multiplication and division and explore two-dimensional shapes, estimation, and the use of variables. Regular word problems teach students how to translate between writing and mathematical symbols, and puzzles help students practice strategic thinking.
- Class Day Time (ET)
- Honors Math 3 Saturday 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM
- Campus Location: This is an in-person position at our Lexington Campus (1088 Lexington St. Waltham, MA. 02451). Candidates must be located in Lexington/Waltham, MA or the surrounding area and must be able to commute to our campus. Benefits and Compensation:
- Pay Rate: 37.00 – 37.25/hour
- Impact: Directly teach and inspire advanced students in small classroom settings, fostering critical thinking and a love for learning while making a lasting impact on students' educational journeys
- Culture: Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to discovering, inspiring, and training the great problem solvers of the next generation through engaging, student-led learning
- Benefits: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs
- Future Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- About AoPS Academy
- AoPS Academy is a year-round educational