Careers at the Well-Trained Mind Academy
The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking a part-time Mandarin Chinese instructor to develop and teach live, online classes.
Our world language instructors use a combination of Comprehensible Input and explicit grammatical instruction, fitting with the goals of a classical education. Applicants should be well versed in second language acquisition theory and the ACTFL world-readiness standards for language learning. The successful candidate will be comfortable instructing and evaluating students with a goal of developing proficiency in the target language.
Part-time instructors teach 1-6 sections capped at 15 students. Qualified and interested instructors will be considered for additional courses in areas where they have expertise. Some teaching experience required; experience with online instruction preferred, as is familiarity with The Well-Trained Mind. Must be comfortable working within our established framework for word language offerings. Our instructors work well with a small focused team; they are capable of taking academic direction and working independently, as well as cooperating with other world language instructors. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop and teach additional, higher-level classes.
This position is part-time; instructors are hired on a course-by-course basis. The instructor should have a bachelor’s degree in Mandarin Chinese or a closely-related field where they can demonstrate they have near-native or native proficiency. A master’s degree or doctorate is a plus.
Position requires reliable high-speed internet and the ability to comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row. Classes are offered during regular business hours in the Eastern Time Zone.
Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and any online teaching experience, a CV, three references (names and contact information only; we will ask for permission before reaching out to any references). Email all materials to [email protected].
The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking a part-time Arabic instructor to develop and teach live, online classes.
Our world language instructors use a combination of Comprehensible Input and explicit grammatical instruction, fitting with the goals of a classical education. Applicants should be well versed in second language acquisition theory and the ACTFL world-readiness standards for language learning. The successful candidate will be comfortable instructing and evaluating students with a goal of developing proficiency in the target language.
Part-time instructors teach 1-6 sections capped at 15 students. Qualified and interested instructors will be considered for additional courses in areas where they have expertise. Some teaching experience required; experience with online instruction preferred, as is familiarity with The Well-Trained Mind. Must be comfortable working within our established framework for word language offerings. Our instructors work well with a small focused team; they are capable of taking academic direction and working independently, as well as cooperating with other world language instructors. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop and teach additional, higher-level classes.
This position is part-time; instructors are hired on a course-by-course basis. The instructor should have a bachelor’s degree in Arabic or a closely-related field where they can demonstrate they have near-native or native proficiency. A master’s degree or doctorate is a plus.
Position requires reliable high-speed internet and the ability to comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row. Classes are offered during regular business hours in the Eastern Time Zone.
Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and any online teaching experience, a CV, three references (names and contact information only; we will ask for permission before reaching out to any references). Email all materials to [email protected].
The Well-Trained Mind Academy is seeking a long-term substitute teacher to finish out the academic year (contract ending May 2022). There is a possibility of continuing with the Academy the following year, as well as tutoring individual students if the instructor’s schedule allows.
We are looking to hire (a) substitute instructor(s) for the following sections (all times Eastern):
- Advanced Calculus AB: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 2-3 pm
- Pre-Calculus (AoPS) - Section 1: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1 pm
- Pre-Calculus (AoPS) - Section 2: Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 2 pm
These classes are based on the Art of Problem Solving curricula. Familiarity with AoPS is preferred, but not required. All sections are capped at 15 students each. Some teaching experience required; experience with online instruction a plus. Must be comfortable working with a small focused team, taking academic direction, and cooperating with other instructors.
This position is part-time; instructors are hired on a course-by-course basis. Instructor should have a background in mathematics with some teaching experience. BS in mathematics or related field required; MS or PhD a plus. Part-time instructors can live anywhere in the United States; all classes are offered during regular business hours in the Eastern Time Zone.
Position requires reliable high-speed internet and the ability to comfortably work using a screen for several hours in a row.
Compensation is $5,000 per section. Tutors are paid $35/hour. Instructors and tutors are paid on a monthly basis.
Please submit a cover letter that addresses previous teaching experience and any online teaching experience, a CV, three references (names and contact information only).
Email all materials to [email protected].