Associate Director - Language Arts at Art of Problem Solving

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

78100.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Management, Pedagogy, Curriculum Instruction, Staff Training, Hiring, Administrative Operations, Customer Service, Student Counseling, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Priority Management, Communication Skills

Industry

Description

Join Our AoPS Academy as an Associate Director! The AoPS Academy Associate Director at our Cambridge campus is responsible for assisting with the campus’s administrative and logistical operations, teaching weekly Language Arts classes, and partnering with the Campus Director on the hiring and training of part-time staff and teachers. This role is a full-time, year-round position which includes the academic year and summer. This may be the right job for you if you are looking to build on your management and leadership experience, have strong subject knowledge in language arts and have outstanding classroom management skills. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills and pedagogical instincts to not only teach our advanced curriculum, but also coach and collaborate with other instructors. If you’re an ambitious and creative individual with a passion for education, we want to talk to you! The Associate Director - Language Arts will: Teach the AoPS curriculum in dynamic, participation-oriented classes, actively engaging students and expertly managing the classroom. Participate in the hiring and training of part-time staff. Assist with the campus’s administrative, logistical, and customer service operations. Support campus enrollment and sales efforts by meeting with prospective families to assess a student's academic ability, determine overall fit, and explain the benefits of our program. Counsel current students and families as needed to provide student support. Helps design and implement campus community building activities in order to build a strong campus culture and support high student retention. 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 Strong content knowledge in their subject area Minimum 1-year teaching experience, with experience working with advanced K-12 students preferred 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 academic year. Summer hours typically shift to a more standard Monday to Friday work schedule. Benefits This position includes a competitive starting salary of $72,500 - $78,100 and an annual bonus based on campus performance. Additionally, you'll benefit from built-in promotional opportunities that recognize and reward your individual achievements. Impact: Opportunity to work closely with motivated students, develop leadership and management experience, work with a team of 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. 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! 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.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director manages administrative and logistical operations at the Cambridge campus while teaching weekly Language Arts classes. They also partner with the Campus Director to hire and train staff and support student enrollment and retention efforts.