Math Instructor - Elementary

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our AoPS Academy as a Part-Time 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.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

• 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 on-site 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.

Our team is currently seeking candidates to fill the following classes for Honors Math 3 & Honors Math 4 :

Honors Math 3: Students are introduced to fractions, expanding their understanding of numbers. They develop fluency with multiplication and division and explore two-dimensional shapes, estimation, and the use of variables. Regular word problems teach students how to translate between writing and mathematical symbols, and puzzles help students practice strategic thinking.

Honors Math 4: Students master operations with fractions and multiplication and division of multi-digit numbers. They explore a wide variety of topics, including properties of two-dimensional shapes, symmetry, logic, factors, and probability. Students expand their understanding of numbers to include decimals and negative integers, and they learn to create and use mathematical models via challenging word problems.

2026–2027 Academic Year | Aug. 31, 2026 – Jun. 7, 2027

Class Day Time (ET) Honors Math 4Monday5:30 - 7:15 PMHonors Math 4Tuesday4:15 - 6:00 PMHonors Math 3Tuesday6:30 - 8:15 PMHonors Math 4Wednesday4:15 - 6:00 PMHonors Math 4Wednesday6:30 - 8:15 PMHonors Math 3Thursday4:15 - 6:00 PMHonors Math 4Thursday4:15 - 6:00 PMHonors Math 4Sunday12:15 - 2:00 PM

Campus Location:

• This is an in-person position at our Millburn Campus (788 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ. 07078).
• Candidates must be located in Millburn/Short Hills, NJ or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Compensation: 35.00 – 35.25/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.