Teaching Assistant - Math

Art of Problem Solving • San Mateo, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years old or older
• Possess strong math skills with the ability to help students navigate advanced concepts
• Exceptional written and spoken communication
• Positive and encouraging attitude that helps students feel comfortable asking questions
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Candidates must be located in San Mateo, CA or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with/interest in working with younger students strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the AoPS curriculum is not required, but a plus

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• $19.70/hour
• Paid sick leave
• employee discounts on classes and programs
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Flexible summer schedule with multiple two-week camp options, 3-hour daily commitment, and choice of morning or afternoon sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed