Campus Director at Art of Problem Solving

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Operations Management, Staff Management, Hiring, Training, Evaluation, Scheduling, Enrollment Growth, Retention, Budget Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Engagement, Instructional Skills, Curriculum Delivery, Community Partnership, Mentoring

Industry

Description

About AoPS Academy AoPS Academy is part of Art of Problem Solving (AoPS), a global leader in advanced K–12 math education. Since 1993, AoPS has helped discover, inspire, and train the next generation of great problem solvers — students who are excited by challenge, motivated to stretch their thinking, and eager to dive deep into complex ideas. Our approach is the opposite of rote memorization: we focus on reasoning, creativity, rigorous problem-solving, and joyful intellectual challenge. Many of our students go on to excel in math Olympiads and other high-level competitions, but above all, they learn to think deeply and independently. If you’re passionate about academically ambitious learners and believe students rise to the level of challenge they’re given, you’ll feel right at home here. Position Summary The AoPS Academy Campus Director at our Irvine campus leads a vibrant, dynamic after-school program where each day brings new opportunities to engage students, mentor instructors, and solve meaningful challenges. This full-time role includes both the school year and summer, A key part of the role is engaging with families and growing campus enrollments, ensuring a thriving learning community. This might be the right job for you if you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy solving problems creatively, and have the leadership, operational, and instructional skills to guide both staff and students. You’ll combine your experience in education with strong people management and strategic planning to create an academically excellent and welcoming campus. If you’re passionate about cultivating critical thinking, challenging students to solve complex problems, and inspiring a love of deep learning, we want to hear from you! The Campus Director will: Lead all day-to-day campus operations Manage the full-time and part-time campus staff, including hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling Drive student enrollments and retention to meet business objectives Strategically manage and plan for budgets, staffing needs, student enrollments, and class schedules Create a warm and welcoming campus environment for students, parents, and staff Regularly meet with current and prospective families in-person and virtually Teach the AoPS curriculum in dynamic, participation-oriented classes that focus on understanding and developing skills, not on rote memorization Build community partnerships and attend outreach events to increase awareness of AoPS in the community and plan engaging educational events at the campus Complete other tasks and responsibilities, as assigned The ideal candidate has: All of the following required qualifications: Teaching experience Bachelor's degree Math and/or Language Arts subject matter expertise Strong leadership and supervisory experience with demonstrated skill in effectively hiring, training, managing, coaching, and evaluating diverse teams of employees Some or most of the following preferred qualifications: Advanced degree Primary/secondary teaching experience Experience supervising other managers Experience managing in an educational environment Marketing, recruitment, or community engagement experience Ability to teach advanced students in grades K-12 Work Schedule: AoPS Academy is an after-school program; most of our classes and operational responsibilities occur during the evenings and on weekends. As such, it's expected that 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 range of $101,800 - 125,000, an annual summer bonus, and real-time campus growth and performance raises. Impact: Opportunity to work closely with motivated students, and 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 Location: Irvine, CA 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 20+ 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.

Responsibilities

The Campus Director leads all day-to-day operations for the Irvine campus, managing staff through hiring, training, and evaluation, while driving student enrollments and retention to meet business objectives. This role also involves strategic planning for budgets and schedules, creating a welcoming environment, meeting with families, and teaching the AoPS curriculum.