Elementary Math Instructor (Remote)

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-Time (30–40 hours/week, W2)

Start Date: Summer 2026 onboarding, with paid in-person training in San Jose, CA

Compensation: $35-45/hour for teaching + $16–20/hour for non-teaching/admin time

About the Role

Join Think Academy as a full-time G3-G5 Math Teacher starting July 2026. Teach with structured curriculum, receive paid training, and grow into long-term teaching and curriculum roles.

Teach using high-quality curriculum (no need to build from scratch)

Paid for both teaching and non-teaching work

Clear growth path (Senior Teacher, Mentor, Curriculum roles)

Long-term opportunity with a consistent teaching schedule

This is a long-term teaching opportunity—not a short-term tutoring role.

About Think Academy

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 in math , and long-term learning ability through high-quality teaching and thoughtfully designed curriculum.

What Makes This Role Different

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.

In this role, you will receive:

1) Stronger Teaching Support

Teach with high-quality curriculum, lesson materials, and instructional guidance

Receive structured onboarding and ongoing training

Collaborate with a team instead of teaching in isolation

Spend less time building materials from scratch and more time focusing on teaching

2) Long-Term Career Growth

High-performing teachers may grow into opportunities such as:

Senior Teacher

Lead Teacher or Mentor

Curriculum and Lesson Development

Teacher Training Support

Academic Operations or Management roles

This role is especially well-suited for candidates seeking a professional teaching path with both instructional depth and long-term advancement opportunities.

3) Competitive and Meaningful Earnings

Compensation for both teaching and non-teaching work (grading, class preparation, parent communication)

Performance-based increases and advancement opportunities

Potential to continue into year-round teaching, creating more stable long-term earnings

What You’ll Do

Teach math classes in a clear, engaging, and student-centered way

Deliver lessons using Think Academy’s curriculum, lesson materials, and instructional guidance

Support students in building strong understanding of math topics up to pre-Algebra

Manage a virtual or in-person classroom and create a positive, high-expectation learning environment

Grade homework and provide timely academic feedback

Communicate professionally with students and parents about progress, performance, and learning goals

Participate in teacher training, lesson preparation, and ongoing professional development

Work approximately 30–40 hours per week, with most classes scheduled during weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends

Who We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress

Strong math foundation and comfort with elementary school math topics or above

Passion for teaching and supporting student growth

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Able to commit at least one semester with fixed teaching schedule (Fall semester ends in Dec. 2026)

Available to work during weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends

Experience in tutoring, mentoring, coaching, camp teaching, classroom teaching, or working with younger students is a plus

Math competition background (such as AMC or related experience) is a plus, but not required

Available to attend a 5-day on-site training (paid) in San Jose, CA as part of onboarding

Compensation Benefits

Teaching Hours: $35-45/hour

Non-Teaching/Admin Hours: $16–20/hour for grading, class preparation, parent communication, and related work

Performance-Based Increases: Opportunities for bonuses and pay rate growth based on performance and long-term contribution

Consistent Teaching Opportunities: Qualified teachers may continue into year-round teaching opportunities, creating more stable long-term earnings

Benefits: 401(k), health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance based on eligibility

Visa Support: Work visa sponsorship may be considered for long-term, high-performing teachers

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.