Business Operations Specialist

Think Academy U.S; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k

Future employment opportunities

Job summary

Think Academy Irvine is seeking a Business Operations Specialist who also teaches a limited number of classes to stay closely connected with students, parents, and classroom realities. You will be accountable for business outcomes, not just participation and you will help grow the campus by driving renewals, enrollment, and parent communications.

The role blends operations and teaching: you will teach 2–3 math classes per week, use the Think Academy curriculum, and collaborate with the Campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Education, STEM, Business, or related fields preferred.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, imperfect environment.
• Clear communication skills with parents, teachers, and internal teams.
• Teaching experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive key campus business goals (renewals, parent satisfaction, execution quality).
• Coordinate daily campus operations and cross-functional tasks.
• Support student enrollment, renewals, and parent communications.
• Identify operational problems and push solutions to completion.
• Act as a key execution partner to the Campus Principal.
• Teach 2–3 math classes per week (PreK–Elementary).
• Maintain teaching quality and align with curriculum guidance.

Skills

Ownership

Accountability

Communication skills

Teaching

Adaptability

Fast-moving environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Job Opportunity: Business Operations Specialist

Location: Irvine, CA (Irvine Campus) - 800 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA 92620

Job Type: Full-time (40 Hours/Week)

Start Date: ASAP

Who we are: Think Academy Irvine (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group(NYSE: TAL), is recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company to provide K- 4 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. More than 200 students are enrolled in Think Academy Irvine classes.

Whom we are looking for: We are hiring a Business Operations Specialist who also teaches a limited number of classes to stay closely connected with students, parents, and classroom realities.

You will be accountable for business outcomes, not just participation.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow into campus leadership, understands execution, and is comfortable taking ownership.

What You Will Do:

• Own and drive key campus business goals (renewals, parent satisfaction, execution quality)


• Coordinate daily campus operations and cross-functional tasks


• Support student enrollment, renewals, and parent communications


• Identify operational problems and push solutions to completion


• Act as a key execution partner to the Campus Principal

Teaching

• Teach 2–3 math classes per week (PreK–Elementary level)


• Use Think Academy curriculum and teaching guidance


• Maintain teaching quality to stay connected with classroom realities


• Teaching load is not the core KPI, but a required responsibility

How You Can Be Qualified:

• Bachelor\'s degree or above (Education, STEM, Business, or related fields preferred)


• Strong sense of ownership and accountability


• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, imperfect environment


• Clear communication skills with parents, teachers, and internal teams


• Willing to work during the weekends and take responsibility for results


• Teaching experience is a plus, but not required


• Passion for education with execution capability, not just enthusiasm

Pay Structure:

• Base Salary + Teaching Fee + Performance Bonus


• Teaching compensation will be provided for assigned classes


• Performance and compensation will be reviewed twice per year

Annual Compensation: ~$65,000

Benefits:

• Enjoy benefits such has medical insurance and 401k


• Gain hands on experience in an education driven environment


• Potential for future full-time employment opportunities based on performance

Think Academy's Commitment to DEI

Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are fundamental values at Think Academy. We believe that a diverse workforce brings different perspectives and ideas, fostering creativity and innovation. Our commitment to DEI extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, advancement, and development opportunities

At Think Academy, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected status.

If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please let us know once you have received an update about your application moving forward with the company. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.