Job Description
Job type: Full-Time (30-40 hours per week)
Location: San Jose CA; Onsite for 3 months, then transition to Fully Remote Teaching or Onsite Teaching Management track!
Intended Start Date: Training and Lesson Preparation with begin ASAP. Classes are set to start in the Spring Semester.
Who we are:
Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group(NYSE: TAL), is recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company to provide K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children’s ability to think critically, to strengthen their logic skills, and to help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL’s online and offline education platform.
Whom we are looking for:
Think Academy U.S. is looking for Onsite Higher Elementary Math Teacher to work with our G3 to G5 students. Teachers are expected to understand math concepts, prepare classes based on Think Academy’s curriculum, deliver engaging and age-appropriate math lessons, explaining concepts, demonstrating problem-solving techniques, and using various teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students
What You Will Do:
- Teach higher elementary level mathematics virtually through the Think Academy Teaching Platform.
- Actively engage and manage an online classroom of up to 18 students.
- Prepare and deliver lessons using Think Academy’s curriculum and teaching guidance.
- Grade homework and provide other essential teaching-related services.
- Communicate effectively with students and parents, offering timely and personalized feedback.
- Typically work 30+ hours per week (depending on number of classes you are assigned), primarily during weekends or weekday afternoons.
How You Can Be Qualified:
Bachelor’s degree or above; All majors are welcome; Education, or STEM-related majors are preferred
- You are still eligible to apply if you are still pursuing or in progress of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree
Prior math teaching experiences is not required, but a plus
Math competition learning or teaching experience is a plus
Teaching starting from 2026 Spring Semester (Fall: Aug – Dec; Spring: Jan - May; Summer: June - Aug)
Available and willing to work during weekday evenings and weekends
Super passionate about teaching and education industry, and highly responsible and love to get along with kids
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Pay Structure:
Competitive Pay:
- Teaching Fee: $30-$35/hour; Teachers will be assigned 4-7 classes per week
- Non-Teaching Fee: $16-21/hour; Includes class preparation and after-class services such as grading homework, replying to parent messages, periodically giving feedback, etc.
Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere that suits you best!
Performance- B ased Pay Increase:
- Opportunity for a 15% bonus per semester
- Potential for a $0-$5 Teaching Hour increase per semester based on performance
Prof e ssiona l Gr o wth:
- Teachers who consistently deliver high-quality classes may be promoted to management roles, which come with increase responsibilities, additional performance bonuses, and enhanced benefits
Paid Training Program:
- Leverage Think Academy’s paid, 4-week Teacher Training Program to develop your career in education!
401k and Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (depending on eligibility)
Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
