G1-G2 Math Teacher with Grade Leader Track at TAL

Think Academy US; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid training

Visa sponsorship potential

Job summary

Think Academy US is hiring a G1-G2 Math Teacher with a Grade Leader track. This fully remote, U.S.-based role offers a structured curriculum, paid training, and growth into leadership positions.

Teach engaging math lessons to young learners and mentor colleagues as you advance. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, have a strong math background, and communicate effectively with parents in English; Chinese proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Solid math background and comfort with U.S. elementary math content.
• Fluent English instruction skills with ability to communicate with parents.
• Chinese language ability or bilingual proficiency preferred.
• Prior experience with young learners strongly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach G1-G2 math using Think Academy curriculum.
• Lead virtual classes with engaging delivery.
• Grade homework and provide timely feedback to parents.
• Understand lesson goals and common student sticking points.
• Participate in training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Strong math foundation

Online teaching experience

Parental communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Education/Math Education major preferred

Tools

Google Classroom

Zoom/Video tools

Job description

G1-G2 Math Teacher with Grade Leader Track at TAL — Remote

This is a well-structured entry point into EdTech teaching with a clear upward path — relatively rare in K-12 online education, where most roles are gig-based with no growth trajectory. Think Academy's parent company, TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is a major player in supplemental education, giving this role institutional backing.

Compensation analysis: At $35–40/hr for teaching and up to 30% semester commission, total annual compensation could realistically reach $70,000–$90,000 depending on class load. For an early-career educator, this beats the U.S. median teacher salary (~$61,000). The tiered pay structure (teaching vs. admin hours) is transparent, which is a green flag.

• Virtual classroom management for young learners — increasingly in-demand in EdTech
• Bilingual parent communication (English/Chinese) — valuable in international education markets
• Curriculum delivery within a structured instructional system — transferable to instructional design roles
• People management via the Grade Leader track (coaching, mentoring, standard-setting)

Green flags: paid non-teaching hours, up to 3 raises/year, structured onboarding, visa sponsorship potential, and a genuine promotion pipeline. Yellow flags: the one-year commitment and potential relocation requirement for advancement may feel constraining. Weekend availability is non-negotiable. The role requires Chinese language proficiency, which narrows the applicant pool but also reduces competition for qualified candidates.

Best fit for early-career educators or bilingual professionals looking to build a long-term EdTech career with a growing company.

Start: September 2026
Job Type: Full-Time (30–40 hours/week, W2), Remote (U.S. based)
Compensation: $35–40/hour for teaching + $16–20/hour for non-teaching/admin time

Join Think Academy as a full-time G1-G2 Math Teacher. Teach with a structured, high-quality curriculum, receive paid training, and grow into long-term teaching and curriculum roles. We're especially looking for candidates with the potential to grow into a Grade Leader role, taking on teacher mentorship and grade-level management responsibilities as they develop. This is a long-term teaching opportunity — not a short-term tutoring role.

About Think Academy

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.

Why This Role Is Different

Most teaching roles expect you to build everything yourself. Here, you teach within a structured instructional system — curriculum, lesson materials, training, and team support are already in place, so you can focus on teaching quality and student growth instead of building materials from scratch.

• Stronger Teaching Support — high-quality curriculum and lesson materials, structured onboarding, ongoing training, and a team to collaborate with instead of teaching in isolation
• A Path to Grade Leader — this role is designed as a talent pipeline for our G1-G2 team. Strong performers may be considered for Grade Leader responsibilities within their first several months, taking on teacher coaching, standard-setting, and grade-level coordination
• Competitive, Growing Earnings — paid for both teaching and non-teaching work, with performance-based raises up to 3 times a year, and an end-of-semester commission

What You'll Do

• Teach G1-G2 math in a clear, engaging, kids-friendly way, using our curriculum, lesson materials, and instructional guidance.
• Lead virtual classes with strong classroom energy, patience, and the ability to hold young students' attention and engagement. Create a warm, positive, high-expectation learning environment suited to early learners.
• Grade homework, give timely feedback, and communicate proactively and professionally with parents about progress, classroom behavior, and learning habits.
• Deeply understand each lesson's teaching goals and common student sticking points, rather than simply following slides.
• Participate in training, lesson prep, and ongoing professional development; take feedback well and continuously refine your teaching and service habits.

Schedule & Commitment

• Onboarding starts September 2026; teaching begins October 2026
• ~3–6 classes/week (6–12 teaching hours), plus admin hours (grading, prep, parent comms) — total 30–40 hrs/week
• Class windows (Pacific Time): Wed–Fri, 4pm–8pm and Sat–Sun, 9am–8pm
• Once classes are assigned, your schedule stays consistent week to week (except federal holidays)
• Commit to at least one year (till May 2027)
• Relocation potential: for candidates on the Grade Leader track, we'd like you to be able to relocate to our Bay Area office between November and January, contingent on strong performance in your first few months
• Teaching Hours: $35–40/hour
• Non-Teaching/Admin Hours: $16–20/hour (grading, class prep, parent communication)
• Performance-based pay increases up to 3 times per year, plus end-of-semester commission targeted at 15–30% of total teaching compensation
• Benefits: 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance (based on eligibility)
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for long-term, high-performing teachers

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Strong math foundation, comfortable with U.S. Elementary School math content or above; Education, Child Development, Math Education, Psychology, or related majors preferred
• Fluent, confident English instruction skills, plus the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with parents and internal team members in Chinese or bilingually
• Meaningful prior experience with young learners (tutoring, camp teaching, after-school programs, classroom teaching, mentoring). Bonus points for prior online teaching experience
• Strong service mindset: proactive, comfortable initiating communication with parents, students, and the team, not just delivering lessons
• Open to feedback, self-reflective, and able to quickly adjust your teaching and service approach
• Genuinely interested in a long-term teaching career and growth at Think Academy
• Available during the class windows above; available on at least one weekend day
• Candidates based in or open to relocating to the Bay Area preferred
• Bonus points for candidates with experience as a team lead, mentor, or TA lead; math competition background; curriculum design or teacher training experience

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.

Is this role truly remote or will I eventually need to relocate? The role starts fully remote and is U.S.-based. However, candidates on the Grade Leader track may be asked to relocate to the Bay Area office between November and January, contingent on strong performance in the first few months. What are the exact teaching hours and schedule flexibility? Class windows are Wednesday–Friday 4pm–8pm PT and Saturday–Sunday 9am–8pm PT. Once your classes are assigned, the schedule stays consistent week to week, so there is limited flexibility to change timing after assignment. How much can I expect to earn in total annual compensation? With 30–40 hours per week across teaching ($35–40/hr) and admin ($16–20/hr) work, plus an end-of-semester commission targeting 15–30% of teaching compensation, total annual earnings could range from approximately $65,000 to $90,000 depending on class load and performance. Is Chinese language proficiency required for this role? Yes — the role requires the ability to communicate clearly with parents and internal team members in Chinese or bilingually, in addition to fluent English instruction skills. Is visa sponsorship available for this position? Visa sponsorship may be considered for long-term, high-performing teachers, but it is not guaranteed for all applicants and is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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