The AoPS Academy Associate Director at our Irvine campus is responsible for assisting with the campus's administrative and logistical operations, teaching weekly math 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 math 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.
The Associate Director 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 ScheduleAoPS 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.
BenefitsThis position includes a salary range of $82,600 - 84,575. 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: 401(k) with company match
- Quality of Life: PTO Plan and supportive leadership
- Ease of Transition: Relocation bonus for candidates living outside the greater area.
