Online Middle School Math Instructor

<div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3637991" data-header="2" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Start: September 2026</strong><br><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time (30–40 hours/week, W2); <span class="ql-author-3637991">Remote (U.S. based)</span><br><strong>Compensation:</strong> $35-45/hour for teaching + $16–20/hour for non-teaching/admin time</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Join Think Academy as a full-time Math Teacher. Teach with a structured, high-quality curriculum, receive paid training, and grow into long-term teaching and curriculum roles. This is a long-term teaching opportunity — not a short-term tutoring role.</p> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">About Think Academy</h4> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Think Academy US, a wholly owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is a leading education company dedicated to helping K–12 students build strong academic foundations, confidence in math, and long-term learning ability through high-quality teaching and thoughtfully designed curriculum.</p> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Why This Role Is Different</h4> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Most teaching roles expect you to build everything yourself. Here, you teach within a structured instructional system — curriculum, lesson materials, training, and team support are already in place, so you can focus on teaching quality and student growth instead of building materials from scratch.</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Stronger Teaching Support</strong> — high-quality curriculum and lesson materials, structured onboarding, ongoing training, and a team to collaborate with instead of teaching in isolation</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Long-Term Career Growth</strong> — high performers can grow into Senior Teacher, Teacher Trainer, or Academic Operations/Management roles</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Competitive, Growing Earnings</strong> — paid for both teaching and non-teaching work, with performance-based raises up to 3 times a year, and an end-of-semester commission</li> </ul> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">What You'll Do</h4> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Teach math (Algebra 1, Geometry and above) in a clear, engaging, student-centered way, using our curriculum, lesson materials, and instructional guidance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead virtual classes with ~18 students, creating a positive, high-expectation learning environment</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Grade homework, give timely feedback, and communicate professionally with students/parents on progress and learning plans</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Participate in training, lesson prep, and ongoing professional development</li> </ul> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Schedule &amp; Commitment</h4> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Onboarding starts September 2026; teaching begins October 2026</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">~3-6 classes/week (6-12 teaching hours), plus admin hours (grading, prep, parent comms) — total 30-40 hrs/week</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Class windows (Pacific Time): Wed-Fri, 4pm-8pm and Sat-Sun, 9am-8pm</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Once classes are assigned, your schedule stays consistent week to week (except federal holidays)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Commit to at least one year (till May 2027)</li> </ul> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Compensation &amp; Benefits</h4> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Teaching Hours: <strong>$35-45/hour</strong></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Non-Teaching/Admin Hours: <strong>$16-20/hour</strong> (grading, class prep, parent communication)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Performance-based pay increases up to 3 times per year, plus end-of-semester commission targeted at 15-30% of total teaching compensation</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Qualified teachers may be assigned more long-term classes, or have expanded responsibilities</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Benefits: 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance (based on eligibility)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Visa sponsorship may be considered for long-term, high-performing teachers</li> </ul> <h4 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Who We're Looking For</h4> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991">Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university</span></li> <li><strong>Strong</strong> math foundation, comfortable with Geometry level or above; Math, STEM-related, or Education majors preferred</li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991">Available during the class windows above; available on at least one weekend day</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991">Passion for teaching and supporting student growth; strong communication skills</span></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong service mindset: proactive, comfortable initiating communication with parents, students, and the team, not just delivering lessons</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Open to feedback, self-reflective, and able to quickly adjust your teaching and service approach</li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991">Tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or classroom teaching experience is a plus</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3637991">Math competition background (e.g., AMC) is a plus</span></li> </ul> </div> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3402625 ql-authorBlock-3402625 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3637991"><em class="ql-author-3637991 ql-size-10">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.&nbsp;</em></p> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3402625 ql-authorBlock-3402625 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div>