Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our AoPS Academy as a 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 AoPS Gaithersburg Academy is hiring part-time  Teaching Assistants (TAs) with strong math and language arts skills to support our campus during the academic year. As a TA you may grade assignments, host regular office hours, and run on-demand 1-1 tutoring sessions. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to work with motivated younger students and contribute to the AoPS Academy community. 

This is a part-time VIRTUAL position for the 2026–2027 Academic Year, Monday through Friday from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM ET. We ask that candidates be available to support at least two days of these five shifts. While this is a virtual position, candidates must reside in MD.

Our TAs contribute greatly to the success of our students and are an integral part of our Academy family. This may be a great fit for you if you enjoy interacting with students, guiding them as they work through challenging math and language arts problems, and helping them feel more confident about math and language arts concepts. 

Academic year TAs work well independently and support students outside of their regular AoPS class time. TAs typically work with students from various classes/levels to assist with homework and help students understand material they missed or may need further guidance on. Visit our Course Catalog to see more details regarding all of our class offerings.

The Teaching Assistant will:

• Host weekly office hours and on-demand tutoring sessions for students.
• Work with students individually or in small groups.
• Provide exceptional feedback on graded assignments.
• Collaborate with instructors and full-time staff on student and classroom needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate has:

• Must be 18+ years old or older
• Possess strong math and language arts skills with the ability to help students navigate advanced concepts
• Ability to work well independently with little supervision
• 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 & Schedule: 

• 2026–2027 Academic Year | Aug. 31, 2026 – Jun. 13, 2027
• Although this is a virtual position at our Lexington campus location, candidates must be located in Lexington or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus as needed to pick up teaching materials, proctor tests, etc.
• AoPS Academy is an afterschool program with classes in the evenings and on weekends, so candidates must be available to work during weekday after-school hours and/or on weekends.
• We are currently hiring someone who can work Monday - Friday between 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET via Zoom.

  We ask that candidates be available to teach at least two days of these five shifts

  Day Time (ET) Monday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  Campus Location:

• Our Gaithersburg Campus  is located at 9711 Washingtonian Blvd, Ste 150, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-7365.

Why Join AoPS:

• Compensation: 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: 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• 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.