We are looking for a Junior Associate Director to help lead our Santa Clara campus.  Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong subject knowledge in math and/or language arts and have outstanding classroom management skills.  Exceptional communication skills and pedagogical instincts are needed not only to teach our advanced curriculum, but also to coach and collaborate with other instructors. The Junior Associate Director program is 6-12 months long, and prepares participants for promotion into long-term Associate Director and Senior Instructor roles.

The Junior Associate Director will:

• Teach the AoPS curriculum in dynamic, participation-oriented classes that focus on understanding and developing skills, not on rote memorization.
• Support other Directors in the hiring and training of part-time staff.
• Assist with campus administrative and logistical operations, as guided by the academy’s full-time staff.

• Participate in the admissions assessment process to determine a student’s academic ability and overall fit for the program.
• Collaborate with Directors on best practices for supporting student needs.
• Engage with customers in a variety of ways, including consultations, in-person Q & A, emails, and phone calls.
• Help implement and facilitate campus community-building activities.

The ideal candidate has: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, strongly preferred to be in education or a field closely related to their subject area
• Advanced degree related to subject area preferred

• Minimum 1-year teaching experience, with experience working with advanced K-12 students preferred

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including comfort interacting and communicating with both students and parents
• Strong organizational and priority management skills

Work Schedule

AoPS Academy is an after-school program, most of our classes and family meetings occur during the evenings and on weekends. As such, it’s expected that Associate Directors work a nontraditional schedule during the school year. Summer hours typically shift to a more standard Monday to Friday work schedule. 

Why Join AoPS

This position includes a competitive starting salary of $78,000. 

Impact: Opportunity to work closely with motivated students and passionate educators in pursuit of our shared mission 

Culture: Work and collaborate with an organization filled with builders and life-long learners who strive to discover, inspire, and train the great problem solvers of the next generation

Benefits: Multiple options for Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Future Planning: 401k with company match

Quality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership 

Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus for candidates living outside the greater area 

Location: Santa Clara, California 

About AoPS Academy:

AoPS Academy is a year-round educational enrichment program.

Since 1993, Art of Problem Solving 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 AoPS, 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, seeking to build 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 15 centers across the nation since 2016 and are still growing! 

Please note that 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.