Campus Director

Position Summary 

The AoPS Academy Campus Director at our San Mateo campus is the site manager responsible for leading daily operations, people management, and teaching select weekly math/language arts classes. The Campus Director has proven leadership in a dynamic fast-paced setting and a strong background in education. This role is full-time, year-round position which includes the school year and summer. 

This might be the right job for you if you have the leadership, operational, and administrative skills of a principal or manager with the heart and experience of a teacher. You proactively problem-solve, are confident and composed under pressure, and possess a sales-driven mindset to achieve student enrollment targets and while fostering an environment of academic excellence. 

If you’re an ambitious and creative individual with a passion for education, we want to talk to 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

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 Campus Director will work closely with our HQ teams throughout the launch process and ongoing operations
• For Campus 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

Opening Timeline:

We're in the final stages of securing our San Mateo location, with doors anticipated to open for classes in September 2025. While we're actively moving forward with permitting and build-out planning, the exact launch date will be determined as we complete these crucial steps. The offer and start date will be contingent on the campus opening.

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 of $114,500, an annual summer bonus, and real-time campus growth and performance raises.
Impact: Opportunity to build the foundation of our newest campus, work closely with motivated students, and develop 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: San Mateo, 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 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.