About the job
Become a Language Arts Instructor at AoPS Academy!
Are you enthusiastic about language arts and eager to ignite a passion for learning in young minds? Join our dynamic team at AoPS Academy and make a meaningful impact!
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver an Engaging Curriculum: Utilize our specially designed curriculum tailored for advanced learners to effectively teach language arts in small groups.
- Foster Student Engagement: Actively involve students in discussions and collaborative learning experiences.
- Manage Classroom Dynamics: Oversee and mentor up to 16 students, ensuring a productive and respectful classroom environment.
- Assess and Provide Constructive Feedback: Evaluate student performance on tests and assignments and offer insightful feedback.
- Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with students and their families to positively influence their educational journeys.
- Encourage a Love for Learning: Inspire critical thinking and a deep appreciation for language arts.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree.
- Preferred: Degree in education or a humanities discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in reading, writing, and grammar.
- Prior classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is a plus.
- Experience in tutoring or teaching students is advantageous.
Note: A formal teaching credential is not mandatory for this role.
Schedule Commitment:
- Classes are held in the evenings and on weekends; availability for after-school hours (starting as early as 4 PM) and weekends is essential.
- Initial commitment of approximately 3 hours per week for each assigned class.
- Each course meets once a week for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Summer Schedule:
- We conduct various two-week camps from June to August.
- Camp sessions run Monday through Friday, lasting 3 hours each day with both morning and afternoon options.
Campus Location:
This position is in-person at our Bellevue facility. Candidates must be local to the Bellevue area.
