Role summary
AoPS Academy is seeking a Math Teaching Assistant to support instructors with curriculum, assist students with complex concepts, and help manage the classroom environment for up to 16 students. The role involves one-on-one student support, grading, and providing constructive feedback. The ideal candidate is at least 16 years old, possesses strong math and language arts skills, and has a positive, encouraging attitude. Experience with younger students is preferred. This is an in-person position in San Diego, CA, with flexible scheduling during weekday afternoons and/or weekends.
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Math 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 Math and 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. Schedule (Academic Year):
2026–2027 Academic Year | Aug. 31, 2026 – Jun. 13, 2027
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.
We are currently hiring someone who can work Monday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Day
Time Monday
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Campus Location:
This is an in-person position at our Carmel Valley location at 11455 El Camino Real Ste 150, San Diego, CA 92130.
Candidates must be located in San Diego and must be able to commute to our campus Why Join AoPS:
Hourly rate $17.50 - 18.06 /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 sessions About AoPS Academy
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.
We have opened 20+ academies across the nation since 2016 and are still growing! 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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