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Think Academy US is hiring a remote PreK/K math teacher to deliver engaging online lessons for preschool and kindergarten students. The role includes weekly teaching, lesson preparation, trial lessons, homework grading, and regular parent communication. It requires strong early-childhood engagement skills, math fluency, dependable technology, and availability Thursday through Sunday, primarily from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The position is advertised as part-time at 20–30 hours per week, with teaching and administrative work paid at different hourly rates. Although the location field lists San Jose, the description says remote work can be performed from anywhere; no geographic eligibility is explicitly defined.
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I would use short, varied activities that combine visuals, movement, counting objects, songs, and simple games. I would check for understanding often, celebrate participation, and adjust the pace when a child needs additional support or challenge.
I begin by identifying the lesson objective and required curriculum components. Then I plan age-appropriate examples, hands-on or visual supports, and extension or review activities so that students at different readiness levels can participate successfully.
I would provide concise, specific updates that describe what the child learned, what they did well, and one or two actionable next steps. I would use a positive, collaborative tone and invite parents to share observations or questions.
I would redirect the student warmly by involving them in a quick interactive task, such as finding an object to count or responding to a visual prompt. If needed, I would simplify the task, use a brief movement break, and reintroduce the objective in a more playful format.
I use a weekly schedule with dedicated preparation and follow-up blocks around live classes. I prioritize timely feedback, maintain reusable lesson resources, and document student progress after each class so parent communication remains accurate and efficient.
Job Title: PreK / K Math Teacher
Job type: Part-Time 20-30 hours/week (W-2)
Location: Remote
Intended Start Date: Training and Lesson Preparation will begin ASAP. Classes are set to start in the Summer Semester.
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.
Your Role:
Think Academy U.S. is seeking an enthusiastic Remote PreK to K Math Teacher to work with students from Preschool to Kindergarten in math. Teachers will be expected to thoroughly understand math concepts, prepare lessons based on Think Academy’s curriculum, deliver engaging and age-appropriate math classes, and communicate regularly with students and parents.
As a Remote Math Teacher, your responsibilities include:
Preparing and teaching online math classes for students on a weekly basis (10-20 classes = approximately 10-20 hours/week)
- Class assignments and teaching hours depend on your lesson preparation readiness and student satisfaction
- Participating in paid teaching assistant work by attending classes and learning from experience lead teachers’ teaching methods
- Conducting trial lesson with new students to help them enroll in the correct classes (5-10 hours/week)
- Grading homework and communicating with parents weekly to update them on students’ learning progress and areas for improvement (3-5 hours/week)
- Other work assigned by teaching management team
Work Hours:
About 2:00pm-8:00pm Thursday to Sunday (Weekend required)
- Flexible for non-teaching hours, class schedules are our priority!
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher; all majors are welcome though Education or STEM-related majors are preferred!
- Prior math teaching experience is a plus
- High-energy, enthusiastic, and charismatic with the ability to engage and excite children effectively!
- Availability and willingness to work full-time from Tuesday to Sunday starting April 2026
- Passionate about teaching, responsible, and enthusiastic about working with children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially with parents
- A stable computer, reliable internet and timely communication.
Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive Pay:
- Teaching Hours: $35/hr
- Administrative Hours (Lesson Prep, Grading, Parent Communication): $16-$22/hr
- Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere that suits you best!
- Professional Growth:
- Teachers who consistently deliver high-quality classes may be promoted to management roles, which come with increase responsibilities, additional performance bonuses, and enhanced benefits
- Paid Training Program:
- Leverage Think Academy’s paid, Teacher Training Program to develop your career in education!
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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