Language Arts Instructor - Middle

Language Arts Instructor - Middle Art of Problem Solving - 4.2 Livingston, NJ Job Details Part-time $35.00 - $35.25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid sick time Qualifications Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Full Job Description Join Our AoPS Academy as a Language Arts Instructor! Are you passionate about language arts? 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 language arts

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 and assignments

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 language arts The Ideal Candidate has: Bachelor's degree is required A Bachelor's degree in education or a humanities field is strongly preferred Strong content knowledge in reading, writing, and/or grammar 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 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: Honors Language Arts 7 : Students become masters of rhetorical analysis and persuasion. By the end of the year, students will have influenced a controversial local government decision, pitched a Super Bowl commercial, solved a mystery through rational evidence-building, and negotiated a plan for sharing a limited global resource. By tackling these challenging projects, students develop a deep understanding of how they can wield the tools of rhetoric to persuade others — and how they can recognize the rhetorical strategies at work in the world around them. 2026-2027 Academic Year | Aug. 30, 2026 - Jun. 6, 2027 Class Day Time (ET) Honors Language Arts 7 Sunday 2:45 PM - 4:30

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.

Why Join AoPS:

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.