Business Operations Specialist

Job Opportunity:
Business Operations Specialist

Location:

Irvine, CA (Irvine Campus) - 800 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA 92620

Job Type: Full-time (40 Hours/Week)

Start Date:

ASAP

Think Academy Irvine (), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is a newly established education technology (Ed‑Tech) company that provides K‑4 extra‑curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide a full cycle service to foster local children’s ability to think critically, strengthen their logic skills, and help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques.

We believe Love and Technology can make education better. More than 200 students are enrolled in Think Academy Irvine classes.

We are hiring a Business Operations Specialist who also teaches a limited number of classes to stay closely connected with students, parents, and classroom realities. You will be accountable for business outcomes, not just participation. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow into campus leadership, understands execution, and is comfortable taking ownership.

Part I:
Business Operations (Primary Focus)

• Own and drive key campus business goals (renewals, parent satisfaction, execution quality)
• Coordinate daily campus operations and cross‑functional tasks
• Support student enrollment, renewals, and parent communications
• Identify operational problems and push solutions to completion
• Act as a key execution partner to the Campus Principal

Part II:
Teaching

• Teach 2–3 math classes per week (PreK–Elementary level)
• Use Think Academy curriculum and teaching guidance
• Maintain teaching quality to stay connected with classroom realities
• Teaching load is not the core KPI, but a required responsibility

• Bachelor’s degree or above (Education, STEM, Business, or related fields preferred)
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, imperfect environment
• Clear communication skills with parents, teachers, and internal teams
• Willing to work during the weekends and take responsibility for results
• Teaching experience is a plus, but not required
• Passion for education with execution capability, not just enthusiasm

• Base Salary + Teaching Fee + Performance Bonus
• Teaching compensation will be provided for assigned classes
• Performance and compensation will be reviewed twice per year

Annual Compensation: ~$65,000

• Enjoy benefits such as medical insurance and 401k
• Gain hands‑on experience in an education‑driven environment
• Potential for future full‑time employment opportunities based on performance

Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected status. If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please let us know once you have received an update about your application moving forward with the company.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.