Full-Time Remote Lower Elementary Math Teacher

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Job Title: Remote Lower Elementary Math Teacher

Job type: Full-Time 40 hours/week (Contractor)

Location: Remote

Intended Start Date: Fall Semester

Who We Are:

Think Academy US ( 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.

Your Role:

Think Academy U.S. is seeking an enthusiastic Remote Lower Elementary Math Teacher to work with students from Preschool to 2nd grade level in math. Teachers will be expected to thoroughly understand math concepts, prepare lessons based on Think Academy's curriculum, deliver engaging and age-appropriate math classes, and communicate regularly with students and parents.

As a Remote Elementary Math Teacher, your responsibilities include:

  • Preparing and teaching online math classes for students on a weekly basis (5-7 classes = approximately 7-15 hours/week)
    • Class assignments and teaching hours depend on your lesson preparation readiness and student satisfaction
  • Participating in paid teaching assistant work by attending classes and learning from experience lead teachers' teaching methods
  • Conducting 1on1 evaluations with new students to help them enroll in the correct classes (5-10 hours/week)
  • Grading homework and communicating with parents weekly to update them on students' learning progress and areas for improvement (5-7 hours/week)
  • Other work assigned by teaching management team

Work Hours:

  • 12:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday to Sunday (Monday and Tuesdays off)
    • Flexible for non-teaching hours, class schedules are our priority!

Interview Outline:

  • 15-Minute Teaching Demo Submission
    • 5-Minute Story-Telling
    • 10-Minute Teaching
  • 15-Minute HR Screening + Final Interview Prep
  • 40-Minute Teaching Management Interview: Teaching, Goals, Availability
  • 30-Minute Final Interview: Behavioral

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher; all majors are welcome though Education or STEM-related majors are preferred!
  • Prior math teaching experience is a plus
  • High-energy, enthusiastic, and charismatic with the ability to engage and excite children effectively!
  • Availability and willingness to work full-time from Wednesday to Sunday starting February 2025
  • Passionate about teaching, responsible, and enthusiastic about working with children
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially with parents

Pay & Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay:
    • Teaching Hours: $30-$40/hr
    • Administrative Hours (Lesson Prep, Grading, Parent Communication): $16-$21/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 $1-$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)

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.

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