Art of Problem Solving Academy Hiring for English Language Arts Teacher Job at Santa Clara, CA Full Time

Teach ELA to advanced students at AoPS!

The AoPS Academy in Santa Clara, CA is hiring part-time Language Arts Instructors for the 2021-2022 academic year starting this fall. We are looking for outstanding instructors experienced with teaching elementary, middle, or high school language arts.

This position requires a minimum initial commitment of ~3 hours per week per class (including prep time). Each course meets once per week for 1 hour 45 minutes. Instructors in this role will start by teaching 1-2 weekly courses this year, with the potential to teach more in the future. Please note that AoPS Academy is an afterschool program with classes during weekday evenings and on weekends.

NOTE: This will be an in-person position at our Santa Clara campus location. We will be resuming in-person lessons Fall 2021 with instructors teaching in a physical classroom at our learning center. AoPS will be strictly following CDC guidelines for a safe reopening.

Job Duties:

Our teachers contribute greatly to the success of our students and are an integral part of our Academy family. This may be a great fit for you if you enjoy building relationships with talented students in a small classroom setting and making a direct impact on how they learn and approach language arts. We are seeking dynamic, enthusiastic teachers with a strong English background and diverse teaching experience.

• 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.
• Expertly manage a classroom of 12-16 students maximum.
• Dedicate some time before & after each class for preparation and debriefing.
• (Optional with extra pay) Grade students’ work and substitute for classes from time to time.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave
• 401K retirement plan with company match

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, or a related field required. Master’s/MEd/PhD preferred.
• Some experience working with advanced students, particularly grades 2-12, is strongly preferred.
• Must be available during weekday afterschool hours or weekends.
• Candidates must be located in Santa Clara or the greater South Bay area and must be able to commute to our campus.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you must be legally authorized to work in the US. We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All classrooms will be carefully cleaned after each class session throughout the day. Student seating will be placed at least 3 feet apart at all times. Our team will be strictly following CDC guidelines for a safe reopening.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Clara, CA 95051: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• REQUIRED: Why are you interested in working with high-performing students at AoPS? Please tell us in 4-5 sentences.
• REQUIRED: In a paragraph or two, please describe your teaching philosophy, including a specific example of how you implement this philosophy in the classroom.
• REQUIRED: Do you need, or will you need in the future, any immigration-related support or sponsorship from Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) in order to begin or continue employment with AoPS? If “Yes”, please provide more detail here. Include your visa type and timeline (month and year of expiration).

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location