Summer Teaching Assistant - Language Arts

🇺🇸In-Person - Frisco, TX$13/hr3h ago

K-12 Teaching Teaching Support Classroom Instruction Student Support Language Arts Summer Camp

Role Snapshot

Summer Teaching Assistant for Language Arts at AoPS Academy supporting advanced student learning in a collaborative classroom environment. Role involves assisting instructors, providing one-on-one student support, and fostering critical thinking during two-week summer camps.

Key Responsibilities: Assist instructors with curriculum delivery, provide one-on-one support to students during class activities, help manage classroom environment with up to 16 students, grade assignments with constructive feedback, and build relationships to encourage academic growth.

Skills & Tools: Strong Language Arts skills with ability to explain advanced concepts, exceptional written and spoken communication, positive and encouraging attitude, detail-oriented and organized approach, experience or interest in working with younger students preferred.

Qualifications: Must be 16 years old or older and legally authorized to work in the US. Prior teaching experience or education coursework not required; familiarity with AoPS curriculum is a plus but not necessary.

Location: In-Person - Frisco, TX

Compensation: $13/hr

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Job Description

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 Frisco campus location, candidates must be located in Frisco, TX 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.

Why Join AoPS:

Hourly Rate: $13/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.