Part-Time Math Competition Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Part - Time Math Competition Teacher

Job type:  Part-Time, around 20 hrs per week

Location: San Jose

Intended Start Date: ASAP

Who we are:

Think Academy US ( 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 Silicon Valley is looking for Math Competition Coach to teach AMC & AIME level math problems. 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 AMC & AIME competition problems in person.
• 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 around 20 hours per week (depending on number of classes you are assigned), primarily during weekends or weekday afternoons.

How You Can Be Qualified:

• AIME qualification required .
• 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
• Math competition learning or teaching experience is a plus
• Can commit to at least two semesters of teaching starting from 2025 Summer 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: $40-$80 hour
• Non-Teaching Fee: $20/hour; Includes class preparation and after-class services such as grading homework, replying to parent messages, periodically giving feedback, etc.
• Bonus: Target Commission Bonus based on teaching performance
• 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.