G1-G2 Math Teacher Grade Leader Track at TAL

G1-G2 Math Teacher with Grade Leader Track at TAL — Remote

This is a well-structured entry point into EdTech teaching with a clear upward path — relatively rare in K-12 online education, where most roles are gig-based with no growth trajectory. Think Academy's parent company, TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is a major player in supplemental education, giving this role institutional backing.

Compensation analysis: At $35–40/hr for teaching and up to 30% semester commission, total annual compensation could realistically reach $70,000–$90,000 depending on class load. For an early-career educator, this beats the U.S. median teacher salary (~$61,000). The tiered pay structure (teaching vs. admin hours) is transparent, which is a green flag
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• Virtual classroom management for young learners — increasingly in-demand in Ed Tech
• Bilingual parent communication (English/Chinese) — valuable in international education markets
• Curriculum delivery within a structured instructional system — transferable to instructional design roles
• People management via the Grade Leader track (coaching, mentoring, standard-setting)

Green flags: paid non-teaching hours, up to 3 raises/year, structured onboarding, visa sponsorship potential, and a genuine promotion pipeline.
Yellow flags: the one-year commitment and potential relocation requirement for advancement may feel constraining. Weekend availability is non-negotiable. The role requires Chinese language proficiency, which narrows the applicant pool but also reduces competition for qualified candidates.

Best fit for early-career educators or bilingual professionals looking to build a long-term EdTech career with a growing company.

Start:
September 2026
Job Type: Full-Time (30–40 hours/week, W2), Remote (U.S. based)
Compensation: $35–40/hour for teaching + $16–20/hour for non-teaching/admin time

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.

About

Think Academy

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.

Why This Role Is Different

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.

• Stronger Teaching Support — high-quality curriculum and lesson materials, structured onboarding, ongoing training, and a team to collaborate with instead of teaching in isolation
• A Path to Grade Leader — this role is designed as a talent pipeline for our G1-G2 team. Strong performers may be considered for Grade Leader responsibilities within their first several months, taking on teacher coaching, standard-setting, and grade-level coordination
• Competitive, Growing Earnings — paid for both teaching and non-teaching work, with performance-based raises up to 3 times a year, and an end-of-semester commission

What You'll Do

• Teach G1-G2 math in a clear, engaging, kids-friendly way, using our curriculum, lesson materials, and instructional guidance.
• Lead virtual classes with strong classroom energy, patience, and the ability to hold…