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Think Academy US

1 on 1 AMC 10 Tutor (Remote in US)

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Think Academy US is seeking a part-time remote tutor to provide one-on-one preparation for AMC 8 and AMC 10 math competitions. The tutor will deliver interactive online lessons, explain competition strategies, and give timely individualized feedback. Candidates need a strong mathematics foundation, ideally with experience in AMC, AIME, MathCounts, or competition-focused tutoring. The schedule requires availability during weekday evenings and weekends, while Mandarin proficiency is preferred. This role is suited to an educator who can make challenging topics in algebra, geometry, probability, counting, and number theory accessible to students.
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USD 20–25 / hour
Department
Education & E-learning
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Part Time
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Open level
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7 Dec 2026
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Job type: Part-Time (15-20hrs/week)

Location: Remote

Intended Start Date: As soon as possible

Pay Range: $20-$25/hr

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 expanding its competition math programs for students in North America. We are currently looking for Remote Math Competition Tutors to teach and support students preparing for AMC 8 and AMC 10 mathematics competitions. Our program focuses on developing students’ problem-solving abilities, mathematical reasoning, and competition strategies to help them succeed in national math contests.

What You Will Do:

  • Deliver online one-on-one math lessons focused on AMC 8 and AMC 10 competition preparation.
  • Teach in English using interactive and problem-solving based methods to help students develop strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
  • Guide students through competition-style problems and explain key concepts and strategies used in math competitions.
  • Help students build systematic approaches to common competition math topics such as number theory, algebra, counting, probability, and geometry.
  • Support students in developing confidence and effective test-taking strategies for math competitions.
  • Provide timely feedback and targeted guidance to support student understanding and continuous improvement

How You Can Be Qualified:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above; majors in Math, Economics, Finance, or related fields are preferred
  • Experience in math competitions or relevant competition teaching/tutoring experience is highly preferred
  • Strong math foundation; familiarity with competitions such as AMC, AIME, or MathCounts is preferred
  • Available to work during weekday evenings and weekends
  • Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin is preferred

Pay:

Pay starts from $20–25/hr, with opportunities for promotion and salary increases twice a year.

  • 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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Role DNA

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Autonomy Level

4/5
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AI insightTeaching advanced competition mathematics requires substantial subject expertise and the ability to adapt explanations to each learner. The tutor must independently plan lessons while sustaining clear, encouraging communication with students.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per hour)Market rate
$22.50
US market range (per hour)$20–$30
AI insightThe employer explicitly states an hourly pay range of $20–$25 USD, with a midpoint of $22.50 per hour. The estimated US market range for part-time online competition-math tutoring is approximately $20–$30 USD per hour; this is an AI estimate rather than verified salary research.

Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

Competition mathematicsAMC 10 preparationAMC 8 preparationOnline tutoringOne-on-one instructionMathematical reasoningProblem solvingNumber theoryAlgebraGeometryProbabilityCombinatoricsStudent assessmentTest-taking strategiesEnglish instruction
Sample interview questions
How would you assess a new student's readiness for AMC 10 preparation?

I would begin with a short diagnostic covering algebra, geometry, number theory, and counting, then review the student's reasoning rather than only final answers. Based on the results, I would create a targeted learning plan with measurable goals.

How do you explain a difficult competition-math problem to a student who is stuck?

I first ask the student to describe what they have tried and identify the blocking point. I then break the problem into smaller observations, use guiding questions, and gradually move from the underlying concept to a repeatable strategy.

What methods do you use to build students' contest-taking skills?

I teach students to classify problems by topic and difficulty, manage their time, test small cases, and recognize when to skip and return to a question. We also review errors after practice sets to convert mistakes into specific habits.

How would you keep online one-on-one lessons engaging?

I would use a digital whiteboard, ask frequent checkpoint questions, and have the student actively write or explain each step. I would vary instruction between concept review, timed practice, guided discovery, and reflection on solution methods.

How do you provide feedback after a tutoring session?

I provide concise feedback on concepts mastered, recurring gaps, and recommended practice problems. I also set a small number of actionable goals for the next session and communicate progress in an encouraging, specific way.

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