English Language Arts Teacher

thinkacademyus; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Academy US in Downtown Toronto, Canada, is seeking a Full-Time ELA Teacher for students in 2nd to 5th grade. The role involves delivering engaging online ELA classes, mentoring educators, and leading teaching improvements. On-site position with peak-hour requirements including weekends.

Compensation includes a CAD 3,500 base monthly salary plus a teaching bonus up to CAD 1,200, totaling CAD 3,500–4,700 per month before additional performance bonuses. Hybrid opportunities may apply later.

Qualifications

• Professional level English proficiency and clear communication skills in spoken and written English.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or related field.
• Experience in online English education or teaching is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver online ELA classes weekly for 2nd to 5th graders, ~20 hours.
• Manage an online class of up to 15 students with engagement strategies.
• Develop and update lesson plans to improve learning outcomes.
• Teach during peak hours, including Saturdays and Sundays.
• Collaborate with teaching management to enhance services and quality.
• Provide timely, personalized feedback to students and families.
• Commit to 40 hours per week with weekend/evening focus.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Location: On-site, Downtown Toronto, Canada

Employment Type: Full-Time

Program: Think Academy US Online ELA

Working Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday: 1pm-9pm EST time

Two shifts available for Saturday and Sunday: (Will be assigned by the team)

8am-4pm EST time or,

1pm-9pm EST time

Who we are:

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 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.

Whom we are looking for:

Think Academy U.S. is looking for Full Time ELA Teacher to work with our students from 2nd to 5th grade. This role is designed for recent graduates / early-career professionals / experienced teachers who are passionate about online English education and aspire to become future leaders in the education industry.

This role blends high-quality ELA instruction with strategic teaching management to drive student success and retention. You'll teach engaging online ELA classes, support and mentor fellow educators, and lead initiatives to continuously improve teaching quality and the overall learning experience for students and families.

Location: Downtown Toronto, Canada

What You Will Do

• Deliver online ELA classes weekly, approximately 20 teaching hours per week.
• Actively engage and manage an online classroom of up to 15 students.
• Develop and reiterate classes that reflect teaching methods to maximize the students' learning outcomes.
• Teach during required peak hours, including Saturday and Sundays early mornings.
• Work with teaching management team to advance teaching-related services.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents, offering timely and personalized homework feedback.
• Commit to 40 hours per week (teaching part is primarily on weekends and weekday evening).

What You Will Gain

Structured Career Path in ELA Teaching

Junior Stage: On-site training, shadow teaching, mentorship, and structured feedback to help you succeed from Day 1.

Mature Stage: Independent teaching with hybrid flexibility, plus opportunities to mentor new teachers.

Expert Stage: Recognized for outstanding performance, with eligibility for fully remote teaching , leadership roles, and curriculum development opportunities.

Professional Growth & International Exposure

Clear advancement opportunities to become a lead teacher for strong performance individuals.

Develop world-class ELA teaching skills through our structured training and continuous practice.

Broaden your horizons with valuable international perspectives and cross-cultural teaching experience.

Collaborate with colleagues from Think Academy's global branches, gaining exposure to top-level ELA teaching practices and leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Professional level English proficiency, with the ability to communicate clearly and naturally in both spoken and written English- fresh graduates are welcome to apply .
• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Prior tutoring, teaching assistant, or other student-facing teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Eager to learn and grow, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible and caring when working with students and families, with strong ownership of the student experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base salary: CAD $3,500 per month.

Monthly teaching bonus: Up to CAD $1,200, based on eligible teaching hours in the last working week of each month:

Fewer than 15 hours: No teaching bonus.

At least 15 but fewer than 18 hours: CAD $600.

18 hours or more: CAD $1,200.

Total monthly compensation ranges from CAD $3,500-$4,700 , before any additional performance bonus. Bonus tiers are not cumulative ; teachers receive only the bonus for the highest threshold they meet.

The monthly Teaching Hour Bonus is based on teaching hours in the last working week of each month , rather than the monthly average.

Only long-term classes and writing office hours count toward this bonus. Trial class or any other short-term teaching time is excluded.

Examples:

• 14.5 eligible hours: CAD $3,500 base salary; no Teaching Hour Bonus.
• 17 eligible hours: CAD $3,500 base salary + CAD $600 Teaching Hour Bonus.
• 18 eligible hours: CAD $3,500 base salary + CAD $1,200 Teaching Hour Bonus.

Monthly performance