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Think Academy is hiring a part-time remote teacher to deliver elementary mathematics lessons through its virtual teaching platform. The teacher will prepare and teach lessons using the company curriculum, manage online classes of up to 18 students, grade homework, and provide personalized feedback to students and parents. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree or be actively pursuing one, strong communication skills, and availability on weekday evenings and weekends for at least one semester. Prior math teaching and elementary math competition experience are preferred but not required. The position typically involves 12–20 hours weekly, with roughly three to seven classes per week.
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Dear Hiring Team,
I am excited to apply for the Part-Time Remote Math Teacher position with Think Academy. I bring strong elementary mathematics knowledge, a student-centered teaching approach, and the ability to explain problem-solving strategies clearly in engaging virtual lessons.
I would be prepared to use Think Academy’s curriculum, manage an online classroom, assess homework, and provide timely, individualized feedback to students and parents. My communication skills, reliability, and enthusiasm for helping children build confidence in mathematics would enable me to contribute positively throughout the semester.
Thank you for your consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can support Think Academy’s learners.
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I would begin by identifying the prerequisite skill, then use a concrete visual or real-life example to make the concept approachable. I would model one problem aloud, solve another collaboratively, and use a short check-for-understanding before asking the student to try independently.
I would set clear participation expectations at the start, use frequent questions, polls, chat responses, and brief practice activities, and acknowledge productive participation. If a student becomes disengaged, I would redirect respectfully and use targeted questions or support to bring them back into the lesson.
I would follow the provided curriculum and teaching guidance while adapting examples, pacing, and questioning to the class’s demonstrated needs. I would preserve the learning objectives and communicate any recurring student needs to the appropriate team members.
I would make feedback specific, timely, and encouraging by naming what the student did well, identifying the exact misconception, and giving a clear next step or practice recommendation. With parents, I would communicate progress professionally and focus on constructive ways to support learning.
I would plan my availability before the semester begins, reserve time for lesson preparation and grading in addition to teaching hours, and maintain a consistent schedule. If an unavoidable conflict arose, I would communicate early and follow the organization’s process for coverage or rescheduling.
Role: Math Teacher
Job type: Part-Time (12 – 20 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 is looking for Part-time Remote Math Teacher. 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. Teaching Language is English.
What You Will Do:
- Teach elementary-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 12-20 hours per week(depending on number of classes you take), 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 one whole semester teaching starting from 2026 Spring semester (Summer: June – Aug; Fall: Aug – Dec; Spring: Jan – May)
- 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 Range:
- USD 45/hr or CAD 60/hr; teachers will be assigned roughly 3 – 7 classes per week
- Pay Structure: Teaching Fee * Number of Classes + Student Retention Bonus (Targeted at 15% of Teaching Fee) + Training Allowance
- Please ask your recruiter for more information about pay rate
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