Think Academy US - Remote Math Competition Teacher
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Requirements
• Bachelor's degree completed or in progress • Strong math foundation, particularly in competition math topics • Personal experience with AMC 8, AMC 10/12, or other math competitions is a plus • Passion for making competition math accessible and exciting for middle school students • 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, or working with K–8 students is a plus • Available to attend a 5-day on-site training (paid) in San Jose, CA as part of onboarding
Responsibilities
• 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: • 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 • Teach AMC 8 math classes in a clear, engaging, and student-centered way • Deliver competition-focused lessons using Think Academy's curriculum, lesson materials, and instructional guidance • Support students in building problem-solving skills, mathematical thinking, and competition confidence • Introduce creative and challenging math topics beyond standard curriculum (combinatorics, number theory, geometry, logic) • Manage a virtual or in-person classroom and create a positive learning environment • Grade homework and provide timely academic feedback • Communicate professionally with students and parents about progress, performance, and competition 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
Benefits
• Math Competition Teacher • 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. • 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. • Teaching Hours: $35-45/hour • Teaching Hours: • Non-Teaching/Admin Hours: $16–20/hour for grading, class preparation, parent communication, and related work • Non-Teaching/Admin Hours: • Performance-Based Increases: Opportunities for bonuses and pay rate growth based on performance and long-term contribution • Performance-Based Increases: • Consistent Teaching Opportunities: Strong teachers may continue into year-round teaching opportunities, creating more stable long-term earnings • Consistent Teaching Opportunities: • 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 • Visa Support:
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