Summer Teaching Assistant - Language Arts

Join Our AoPS Academy as a Language Arts 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 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.

Location and Schedule: 

• As this is an in-person position at our Millburn campus location, candidates must be located in Millburn/Short Hills, NJ or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus. 
• During the summer, we offer multiple two-week camps between July-August. Camp classes are held Monday-Friday for 3 hours a day, with both morning and afternoon classes.
• We are currently hiring for the following summer camps:
  • Writing Camp 2-3: Mission Pen Possible, July 6th - July 17th, 9:00am-12:00pm and July 27th - August 7th, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
  • Writing Camp 5-6: Language Arts Triathlon, July 27th - August 7th, 1:00pm-4:00pm.

Why Join AoPS:

• Hourly Rate: $15.92/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 session
  
  

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.