Remote Elementary Math Competition Teacher

Job type: Full-Time (30-40 hours per week)

Location: Remote

Intended Start Date: ASAP to End of June

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 Remote Competition Math Teacher to work with our students from 3rd to 5th grade. 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 competition level higher elementary 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 30-40 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
• High-energy, enthusiastic, and charismatic with the ability to engage and excite student effectively!
• Can commit to more than two semesters of teaching starting from 2025 Summer 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 Hours: $40-$50/hr - Teachers will be assigned 3-7 classes per week
  • Administrative Hours (Lesson Prep, Grading, Parent Communication): $16-$20/hr
• Yearly Salary Estimate:
  
  • 1st year Total Target Compensation: $40,000-$50,000
• Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere that suits you best!
• Performance-Based Pay Increase:
  • Opportunity for a 15% bonus per semester
  • Potential for a $0-$5 Teaching Hour increase per semester based on performance
• Professional Growth:
  • 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)
• OPT and potential H1B sponsor!

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.