Onsite English Language Arts Teacher New Toronto, Canada

Think Academy International; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Unpaid Leave

Job summary

Think Academy US is seeking a Full-Time ELA Teacher to deliver online classes for 2nd–5th graders from Downtown Toronto, with an initial on-site 4-month training block. After training, the role transitions to a hybrid model with ongoing on-site presence and remote flexibility.

You will lead engaging online ELA sessions, mentor fellow educators, and contribute to teaching quality improvements while coordinating with parents and students for feedback.

Qualifications

• Professional level English proficiency, clear and natural communication in English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or related field.
• Prior tutoring or teaching experience preferred.
• Adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast-paced online environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver online ELA classes weekly for 2nd–5th grade students, approximately 20 teaching hours per week.
• Actively manage an online classroom of up to 15 students.
• Develop and iterate lessons reflecting effective teaching methods to maximize learning outcomes.
• Teach during peak hours, including Saturday and Sunday mornings.
• Collaborate with teaching management to enhance teaching-related services.
• Provide timely, personalized homework feedback to students and parents.
• Commit to a 40-hour workweek, with teaching primarily on weekends and weekday evenings.

Job description

Location: On-site, Downtown Toronto, Canada

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Program: Think Academy US Online ELA

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 math 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

• First 4 months: Full-time on-site, Wednesday to Sunday on site, Monday and Tuesday off
• After 4 months: Hybrid work model-one day on site weekly

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.
• Training Period — First 4 Months: CAD $4,000 per month, with full-time onsite training in Downtown Toronto.
• Weekly teaching hours gradually increase from 5 hours in Month 1 to 10 hours in Month 2 and 20 hours in Months 3 and 4.
• The remainder of the 40-hour workweek includes lesson preparation, homework grading, parent communication, meetings, and training.

After Successful Completion of Training:

CAD $60,000 annual base salary, with one day on site weekly for training and lesson prep.

• Statutory Holiday Pay: In accordance with applicable Ontario employment standards.
• Group Insurance: Access to the company's group insurance plan.
• Statutory Unpaid Leave: 3 days of unpaid leave per calendar year, in accordance with applicable employment standards.
• Vacation Pay: 4% of gross wages, in accordance with Ontario employment standards.

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.