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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. The Ideal Candidate has: Must be 16 years old or older Possess strong math 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. Schedule (Academic Year) : 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.  Schedule (Summer): During the summer, we offer multiple two-week camps between June - August Camp classes are held Monday-Friday for 3 hours a day, with both morning and afternoon classes Campus Location: This is an in-person position at our Redmond, Washington location Candidates must be located in Redmond   or the greater area and must be able to commute to our campus Why Join AoPS: Hourly rate $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: 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 sessions 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