Low Elementary Math Teacher (Mandarin Required)

Join Think Academy as a full-time G1-G2 Math Teacher. Teach with a structured, high-quality curriculum, receive paid training, and grow into long-term teaching and curriculum roles. We're especially looking for candidates with the potential to grow into a Grade Leader role, taking on teacher mentorship and grade-level management responsibilities as they develop. This is a long-term teaching opportunity — not a short-term tutoring role.

Responsibilities

Teach G1-G2 math in a clear, engaging, kids-friendly way using curriculum, lesson materials, and instructional guidance; Lead virtual classes with strong classroom energy, patience, and the ability to hold young students' attention and engagement; Create a warm, positive, high-expectation learning environment suited to early learners; Grade homework and give timely feedback; Communicate proactively and professionally with parents about progress, classroom behavior, and learning habits; Deeply understand each lesson's teaching goals and common student sticking points; Participate in training, lesson prep, and ongoing professional development

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; Strong math foundation, comfortable with U.S. Elementary School math content or above; Fluent, confident English instruction skills; Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with parents and internal team members in Chinese or bilingually; Meaningful prior experience with young learners (tutoring, camp teaching, after-school programs, classroom teaching, mentoring); Strong service mindset; Open to feedback and able to quickly adjust teaching and service approach; Genuinely interested in a long-term teaching career and growth at Think Academy; Available during the class windows; Available on at least one weekend day; Commit to at least one year (until May 2027)

Nice to have

Education, Child Development, Math Education, Psychology, or related majors; Prior online teaching experience; Experience as a team lead, mentor, or TA lead; Math competition background; Curriculum design or teacher training experience; Candidates based in or open to relocating to the Bay Area

Benefits

Paid training; 401(k); Health/dental/vision insurance; Performance-based pay increases up to 3 times per year; End-of-semester commission targeted at 15-30% of total teaching compensation; Visa sponsorship may be considered for long-term, high-performing teachers