Role Snapshot
Part-time math instructor for AoPS Academy's afterschool program, teaching small classes of advanced students with company-created curriculum. The role focuses on building critical thinking and a love of math.
Key Responsibilities: Teach weekly 1 hour 45 minute classes of up to 16 students, engage students in student-led learning, grade tests and give feedback, and build relationships with students and families. Evening and weekend availability (starting around 4pm on weekdays) is required.
Skills & Tools: Strong math content knowledge, classroom management, and the ability to engage and inspire students. Experience teaching or tutoring is expected, and communication with families is important.
Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required, with a STEM or education degree strongly preferred. K-12 classroom teaching experience is preferred, and no formal teaching credential is needed.
Location: In-Person - Mountain View, CA
Compensation: $42.50–$42.81/hr
Job Description
Join Our AoPS Academy as a Math Instructor!
Are you passionate about math? Do you love inspiring young minds in an engaging, collaborative classroom setting? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
The Part-Time Instructor will:
- Teach Engaging Curriculum: Use company-created curriculum and materials designed for advanced students to lead small classes in math.
- Engage Students: Actively involve students in each class or student-led learning.
- Classroom Management: Expertly manage up to 16 students.
- Grade & Provide Feedback: Provide feedback on tests.
- Build Relationships: Connect with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey.
- Inspire Learning: Encourage a love for learning and critical thinking in math.
The Ideal Candidate has:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related or educational field is strongly preferred.
- Strong content knowledge in math.
- Experience teaching or tutoring students.
- Classroom teaching experience at the K-12 level is preferred.
Not Required:
- A formal teaching credential is not required for this position.
Schedule:
- 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.
Campus Location:
- This is an in-person position at our Mountain View location
- Candidates must be located in Mountain View, CA or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus.
Why Join AoPS:
- 42.50 – 42.81/hour
- Impact: Directly teach and inspire advanced students in small classroom settings, fostering critical thinking and a love for learning while making a lasting impact on students' educational journeys
- Culture: Join a team of passionate educators dedicated to discovering, inspiring, and training the great problem solvers of the next generation through engaging, student-led learning
- Benefits: Paid sick leave, employee discounts on classes and programs
- Future Planning: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
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.
More Jobs at Art of Problem Solving

In-Person - Mountain View, CAK-12TeachingLanguage Arts InstructionClassroom TeachingSecondary EducationCurriculum DeliveryStudent Engagement
8h ago

In-Person - Morrisville, NCK-12OperationsCustomer ServiceOperations ManagementOffice AdministrationStudent SupportReception
17h ago

Senior Product Design Team Lead
$139K–$171K/yr
Hybrid - San Diego, CAK-12ProductProduct DesignUX UI DesignDesign LeadershipProduct ManagementDesign Systems
1d ago
