Math Teacher, Grades 3–5 | Remote

<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625"><strong class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Location:</strong><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10"> Remote or Onsite in San Jose, CA</span></p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625"><strong class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Job Type:</strong><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10"> Full-Time (30–40 hours/week, W2)</span></p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625"><strong class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Start Date:</strong><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10"> Summer 2026 onboarding, with paid training in April/May</span></p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625"><strong class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Compensation:</strong><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10"> $35-45/hour for teaching + $16–20/hour for non-teaching/admin time</span></p> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3402625 ql-authorBlock-3402625 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3637991" data-header="2" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><span class="ql-author-3637991">About the Role</span></div> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3637991"><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10">Join Think Academy as a full-time</span><strong class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10"> G3-G5 Math Teacher</strong><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10"> starting Summer 2026. Teach with structured curriculum, receive paid training, and grow into long-term teaching and curriculum roles.</span></p> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10"> Teach using high-quality curriculum (no need to build from scratch) </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10"> Paid for both teaching and non-teaching work </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10"> Clear growth path (Senior Teacher, Mentor, Curriculum roles) </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10">Long-term opportunity with a consistent teaching schedule </span></li> </ul> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3637991"><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10">This is a long-term teaching opportunity—not a short-term tutoring role.</span></p> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3637991 ql-authorBlock-3637991 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625" data-header="2" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><strong class="ql-author-3402625">About Think Academy</strong></div> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625"><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Think Academy US, a wholly owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is a leading education company dedicated to helping K–12 students build strong academic foundations, confidence</span><span class="ql-size-10 ql-author-3637991"> in math</span><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">, and long-term learning ability through high-quality teaching and thoughtfully designed curriculum.</span></p> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3402625 ql-authorBlock-3402625 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625" data-header="2" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><strong class="ql-author-3402625">What Makes This Role Different</strong></div> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3637991"><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10">Unlike many traditional teaching roles where teachers are expected to build everything on their own, Think Academy teachers work within a structured instructional system with curriculum support, training, class materials, and team collaboration. This allows teachers to focus more on student growth and teaching quality, while continuing to grow professionally.</span></p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3637991"><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10">In this role, you will receive:</span></p> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625" data-header="3" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><strong class="ql-author-3402625">1) Stronger Teaching Support</strong></div> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Teach with high-quality curriculum, lesson materials, and instructional guidance </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Receive structured onboarding and ongoing training </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Collaborate with a team instead of teaching in isolation </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991">Spend less time building materials from scratch and more time focusing on teaching</span></li> </ul> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625" data-header="3" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><strong class="ql-author-3402625">2) Long-Term Career Growth</strong></div> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625"><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">High-performing teachers may grow into opportunities such as:</span></p> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Senior Teacher </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Lead Teacher or Mentor </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Curriculum and Lesson Development </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Teacher Training Support </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Academic Operations or Management roles </span></li> </ul> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625"><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">This role is especially well-suited for candidates seeking a professional teaching path with both instructional depth and long-term advancement opportunities.</span></p> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625" data-header="3" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><strong class="ql-author-3402625">3) Competitive and Meaningful Earnings</strong></div> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10">Compensation for both teaching and non-teaching work (grading, class preparation, parent communication) </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10">Performance-based increases and advancement opportunities </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10">Potential to continue into year-round teaching, creating more stable long-term earnings </span></li> </ul> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3402625 ql-authorBlock-3402625 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625" data-header="2" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><strong class="ql-author-3402625">What You’ll Do</strong></div> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Teach math classes in a clear, engaging, and student-centered way </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Deliver lessons using Think Academy’s curriculum, lesson materials, and instructional guidance </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Support students in building strong understanding of G3-G5 </span><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">math content </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Manage a virtual or in-person classroom and create a positive, high-expectation learning environment </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Grade homework and provide timely academic feedback </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Communicate professionally with students and parents about progress, performance, and learning goals </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Participate in teacher training, lesson preparation, and ongoing professional development </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Work approximately 30–40 hours per week, with most classes scheduled during weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends </span></li> </ul> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3402625 ql-authorBlock-3402625 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625" data-header="2" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><strong class="ql-author-3402625">Who We’re Looking For</strong></div> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991">Strong math foundation and comfort with </span><span class="ql-author-3637991">elementary school math topics or above</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Passion for teaching and supporting student growth </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Strong communication and interpersonal skills </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Available for paid training in April or May and able to begin teaching in early summer </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Available to work during weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Experience in tutoring, mentoring, coaching, camp teaching, classroom teaching, or working with younger students is a plus </span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Math competition background (such as AMC or related experience) is a plus, but not required </span></li> </ul> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3402625 ql-authorBlock-3402625 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3402625" data-header="2" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><strong class="ql-author-3402625">Compensation & Benefits</strong></div> <ul> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Teaching Hours:</strong><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10"> $35-45/hour </span></li> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Non-Teaching/Admin Hours:</strong><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10"> $16–20/hour for grading, class preparation, parent communication, and related work </span></li> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Performance-Based Increases:</strong><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10"> Opportunities for bonuses and pay rate growth based on performance and long-term contribution </span></li> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Consistent Teaching Opportunities:</strong><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10"> Strong teachers may continue into year-round teaching opportunities, creating more stable long-term earnings </span></li> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Benefits:</strong><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10"> 401(k), health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance based on eligibility </span></li> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10">Visa Support:</strong><span class="ql-author-3402625 ql-size-10"> Work visa sponsorship may be considered for long-term, high-performing teachers </span></li> </ul> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3402625 ql-authorBlock-3402625 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3637991"><em class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10">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. </em></p>

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