ELA Talent Acquisition & Training Lead

thinkacademyus

Toronto

On-site

CAD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation: 10 days earned

Health Insurance: Sun Life coverage

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Job summary

Think Academy US is seeking an ELA Teacher Recruitment & Training Specialist to build the teaching team for our US Online English Language Arts program. Based in our downtown Toronto office, you will own the process from candidate search through training and readiness for their first class.

You will collaborate with the ELA team to assess needs, maintain a strong candidate pipeline, and ensure teachers meet instructional standards.

Qualifications

Mandarin and English fluency required for professional communication with families and staff.
Bachelor's degree in Education, English, HR, Business or related field.
Prior tutoring or teaching assistant experience preferred.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Strong ownership of the student experience and a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

Teach live online ELA small-group classes for elementary students (10–15 hours/week).
Source ELA teacher candidates via job boards, universities, referrals, and educator networks (15–20 hours/week).
Manage postings, screening, interviews, and teaching demos; maintain pipeline records.
Support onboarding and training for new ELA teachers (5–7 hours/week).
Observe classes and provide feedback to improve teaching quality.