Job Type: Full-Time (30–40 hours/week)
Location: Remote or onsite in San Jose (flexible)
Start Date: June 2026 (training in April/May)
Who we are:
Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is an education technology (EdTech) company providing K–12 extracurricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full-cycle services to foster students’ critical thinking, strengthen their logic skills, and help them achieve their goals through innovative teaching techniques. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL’s online and offline education platforms.
Whom we are looking for:
Think Academy U.S. is looking for a Remote Math Competition Coach to teach AIME & JMO level math content. Teachers are expected to understand math concepts, prepare classes based on Think Academy's curriculum, deliver engaging and age-appropriate math lessons, explain concepts, demonstrate problem-solving techniques, and use various teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.
What You Will Do:
- Teach AMC10 / AIME / JMO competition problems virtually through the Think Academy Teaching Platform.
- Develop personalized training plans tailored to students’ levels and goals
- Create high-quality problem sets, handouts, and learning materials aligned with various competition systems
- Stay up to date with the latest trends, formats, and problem styles of annual math contests
- Guide and mentor students in preparing for local and international math competitions, including BMT, HMMT, etc
How You Can Be Qualified:
- Academic background in Mathematics, or a related STEM field (Master’s degree or higher)
- Personal experience in math competitions, with at least qualification to USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad or equivalent level
- Strong mathematical foundation and deep understanding of competition-style problem solving
- Ability to explain advanced concepts clearly and inspire students at different levels
- Passionate about competitive mathematics and committed to helping students excel
- Prior teaching or coaching experience is a plus
- Participation in team-based math competitions is a strong plus
Pay Structure and Benefits:
This role offers consistent teaching opportunities throughout the year, with approximately 43 teaching weeks for continuing teachers.
- Competitive Pay:
- Teaching Hours: $55–75/hr (4–6 classes per week, each class is 2-3 hours)
- Administrative Hours (lesson prep, grading, parent communication): $25–$35/hr
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Performance-Based Pay Increase:
- Up to 15% bonus per term
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Two opportunities per year for teaching rate increases (up to $5/hr increase based on performance)
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Professional Growth:
- Leverage Think Academy's paid, 2-week Teacher Training Program to develop your career in education!
- High-performing teachers may be promoted to management roles with additional responsibilities and compensation.
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Flexible Work Options:
- Onsite or remote based on preference and availability
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Benefits:
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401k and Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (depending on eligibility)
- Work visa sponsorship may be considered for long-term, high-performing teachers.
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.
