Associate Director - Math
Apply NowCompany: Art of Problem Solving
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
The AoPS Academy Associate Director - Math at our New York City/Upper West Side 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 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.
If you're an ambitious and creative individual with a passion for education, we want to talk to you!
The Associate Director will:
Opening a New Campus: The First 6 Months
The ideal candidate has:
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 $87,500 and an annual bonus based on campus performance. Additionally, you'll benefit from built-in promotional opportunities that recognize and reward your individual achievements.
Campus Location
New York City/Upper West Side
About AoPS AcademyAoPS 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, 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.
By clicking submit application you agree that we may contact you regarding your application via email, phone or SMS and to the terms of our data privacy policy.
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.
If you're an ambitious and creative individual with a passion for education, we want to talk to you!
The Associate Director will:
- Teach math (K-12) classes on a weekly basis.
- Participate in the hiring and training of part-time staff.
- Assists with the campus's administrative and logistical operations.
- Meet with prospective families to assess and determine a student's academic ability and overall fit for program.
- Counsel current students and families as needed to provide student support.
- Respond to customer emails and phone calls.
- Help design and implement campus community building activities.
- Build community partnerships and attend outreach events to increase awareness of AoPS in the community and plan engaging educational events at the campus.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Opening a New Campus: The First 6 Months
- AoPS Academy is a multi-site organization with 15+ physical campus locations across the nation and growing
- Our headquarters, located in San Diego, CA, provides comprehensive remote support to all campuses. The Associate Director will work closely with the Campus Director and HQ teams throughout the launch process and ongoing operations
- For Associate Directors joining us to launch a new location, the initial months require a unique "founder's mentality" and spirit. During this crucial launch period, you will:
- Build your campus from the ground up, focusing on community outreach and establishing local presence
- Take a hands-on approach to campus setup, working closely with the Academy Expansion and Academy Operations teams to coordinate vendors, order supplies and ensure the space reflects AoPS Academy's standards
- Focus heavily on recruitment, hiring and training of teachers and administrative staff, marketing, and enrollment building in the period of time before classes begin
- Wear multiple hats and adapt quickly as needs arise during the launch phase
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 $87,500 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, 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
Campus Location
New York City/Upper West Side
About AoPS AcademyAoPS 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, 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.
By clicking submit application you agree that we may contact you regarding your application via email, phone or SMS and to the terms of our data privacy policy.