Location: San Jose, CA 

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person with Additional Hours Pay available

Intended Start Date: Spring 2024

About Think Academy:

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 PreK-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.

About This Role:

This is a full-time position designed for recent graduates and junior level professionals who are passionate in education and have the drive to grow into a future leader in education industry. The successful candidate will lead our higher elementary school teaching team, focusing on the operational aspects of our business, while also delivering engaging math classes for 4th-5th grade students.

You will have the resources to become a great math educator and provide world-class teaching services to PreK-9th graders of all levels. In order to foster a well-rounded leader in the education industry, this role will also give you the chance to participate in Think Academy's business functions including operations and marketing. This role is ideal for those wanting to become branch directors, department managers, and even a part of Think Academy's global expansion in emerging markets. 

We welcome applicants from all different backgrounds as no prior teaching-related experience is required. With the right mindset, this position will strengthen your teaching abilities and leadership competency and be a stepping stone to your goals in the education industry. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Plan and execute teaching related activities which includes but is not limited to:
  • Organizing lectures
  • Scheduling and teaching short-term and long-term classes
  • Conduct and proctor practice or mock exams to assess students' progress
• Instruct higher elementary school math classes in accordance with the Think Academy curriculum.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for math competitions, including venue selection, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Establish clear timelines for the development and review of events and activities, ensuring sufficient time for feedback and revisions.
• Proactively identify potential challenges or delays and implement solutions to ensure events and activities are executed according to schedule.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a supportive learning environment for the students. 
• In addition to their full-time duties, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to also teach classes after work hours for additional pay*.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a STEM-related field is required. 
• Ability to speak Mandarin is highly preferred.
• Previous experience teaching or coaching middle school students.
• Strong understanding of mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques.
• Passionate about the education industry, and has the strong will to motivate and inspire students; must be patient and empathetic with working with students.
• Excellent organizational skills and has a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills. 
• A team player that is able to collaborate effectively with other teachers and staff.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Entry Level Pay Range (Total Annual Salary)：$65k base salary
• *Additional part-time pay rate: $40-50/hr teaching fee commission teaching allowance
• Full-time employees will receive benefits such as 401k, health insurance, and more!
• H1B Sponsorship available!

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.