Remote Math Teaching Assistant

Think Academy US; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative Ed-Tech company is seeking a part-time, remote Teaching Assistant for its Middle School Math Competition team. In this role, you will guide students in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering a supportive learning environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting with class management, grading assignments, and providing constructive feedback to students and parents. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on students' academic journeys while working in a flexible, remote setting. If you are passionate about education and eager to help students reach their potential, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Education is required.
• Fluency in English and Chinese is essential for communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in class and after class to develop problem-solving skills.
• Provide feedback on assignments to promote improvement.
• Maintain communication with parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Chinese

Responsibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in Mathematics or Education

Job description

Think Academy US ( www.TheThinkAcademy.com ) is a recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company providing 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, strengthen their logic skills, and help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better!

About This Role

Think Academy's Middle School Math Competition team is looking for a part-time, remote teaching assistant to provide in-class and after-class assistance to our AMC10 students. Teaching assistants will guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and develop profound problem-solving skills.

Your responsibilities as an AMC10 Teaching Assistant include:

• Keeping the class proceeding in an orderly fashion, answering any questions students might have, communicating with parents about any absences, and generally making the environment conducive to students' study.
• Reminding students to submit homework, grading homework, guiding students to office hours, and helping answer questions students or parents might have.
• Providing timely and constructive feedback on student assignments and performances to promote continuous improvement.
• Helping to maintain our WeCom parent group throughout the semester.
• Recording video explanations for homework problems.
• Editing textbooks and other learning materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field. Advanced degrees such as Master's, or experience in AMC10 competition are highly preferred.
• Fluent in both English and Chinese to communicate with team members and parents.
• Passionate about education, willing to help students achieve their potential.
• Responsible and responsive to facilitate remote work.
• Weekend availability is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and motivate students.
• Teaching Fee: $25/hour
• Non-Teaching Fee: $16-20/hour; Includes class preparation and after-class services such as grading homework, replying to parent messages, and periodically giving feedback.
• Student Retention Bonus: Targeted at 15% of total teaching fee for long-term classes.

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.

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