2024 Fall Remote Middle School Math Teacher at Think Academy US

Job type: Part-Time (20-40 hours per week)

Location: Remote

Intended Start Date: ASAP

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 Part-Time Middle School Math Teacher to work with our middle school students in Pre-Algebra to Pre-Calculus level math. Teachers are expected to understand math concepts, prepare classes based on Think Academy's curriculum, deliver engaging and age-appropriate math lessons, explaining concepts, demonstrating problem-solving techniques, and using various teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students

What You Will Do:

• Teach middle school level mathematics virtually through the Think Academy Teaching Platform.
• Actively engage and manage an online classroom of up to 18 students.
• Prepare and deliver lessons using Think Academy's curriculum and teaching guidance.
• Grade homework and provide other essential teaching-related services.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents, offering timely and personalized feedback.
• Typically work 20-40 hours per week (depending on number of classes you are assigned), primarily during weekends or weekday afternoons.

How You Can Be Qualified:

• Bachelor’s degree or above; All majors are welcome; Education, or STEM-related majors are preferred
• You are still eligible to apply if you are still pursuing or in progress of obtaining a Bachelor's degree
• Prior math teaching experiences is not required, but a plus
• Elementary math competition learning or teaching experience is a plus
• Can commit to at least two semesters of teaching starting from 2024 Fall Semester (Fall: Aug – Dec; Spring: Jan - May; Summer: June - Aug)
• Available and willing to work during weekday evenings and weekends
• Super passionate about teaching and education industry, and highly responsible and love to get along with kids
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Pay Structure:

• Teaching Fee: $30/hour; Teachers will be assigned 3-7 classes per week
• Non-Teaching Fee: $15-20/hour; Includes class preparation and after-class services such as grading homework, replying to parent messages, periodically giving feedback, etc.
• Weekly Salary Estimates:
  • <30 hours = $750
  • >30 hours = $800-$900
• Student Retention Bonus: Targeted at 15% of total teaching fee for long-term classes
• Please ask your recruiter for more information about pay rate!

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.