2026 On-site English Classroom Teacher; Pre-Kinder - Kinder Business Operation Specialist

Job Title:

On-site English Classroom Teacher (Pre-Kinder - Kinder) + Business Operation Specialist

Location:

San Jose, CA Job Type: Full-Time, Contract Department:
Think U.S In-Person Silicon Valley Intended

Start Date:

Mid October About Think Academy:

Think Academy U.S., a subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), provides high-quality educational programs designed to help students build strong academic foundations, critical-thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.

As we continue to expand our early childhood programs in the U.S., we are looking for an energetic and engaging ELA & Phonics Teacher who loves working with young children and is excited to grow beyond the classroom.

This is a full-time, on-site teaching + education operations position designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about early childhood education.

You will primarily teach English Language Arts (ELA), phonics, early literacy, reading, and speaking to children ages 3–6 in an in-person classroom setting.

Beyond teaching, you will also participate in student enrollment, parent engagement, academic operations, and local center initiatives
. You will work closely with families to understand each child’s learning needs, communicate learning progress, and help families identify the right programs for their children.

This is not a teaching-only role
. We are looking for someone who enjoys both working with children in the classroom and building relationships with parents and families.

For candidates interested in building a long-term career in education, this role provides exposure to both the academic and business sides of an education center
, with opportunities to grow into roles such as Lead Teacher, Academic Manager, Program Manager, or Center Leadership.

• Teach engaging, interactive ELA, phonics, early literacy, reading, vocabulary, and speaking classes for children ages 3–6.
• Use stories, games, movement, visuals, and hands-on activities to help young learners develop foundational English skills.
• Prepare lessons and classroom materials based on Think Academy’s curriculum and teaching standards.
• Communicate regularly with parents about students’ classroom performance, progress, and areas for improvement.
• Participate in teacher training, lesson preparation, curriculum discussions, and teaching-quality reviews.

• Build strong relationships with prospective and current families.
• Conduct student assessments, trial classes, learning consultations, and other enrollment-related activities.
• Help parents understand their child’s learning needs and recommend appropriate courses and learning pathways.
• Support student enrollment, retention, and re-enrollment initiatives.
• Collaborate with teaching, operations, and enrollment teams to create an excellent student and parent experience.
• Support additional center operations and growth initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or above from a U.S. college or university.
• Open to all majors; backgrounds in English, English Language Arts, Literacy, Education, Early Childhood Education, History, Communications, Liberal Arts, or related fields are strongly preferred.
• Native-level fluency in spoken and written English, with clear pronunciation and strong communication skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children ages 3–6.
• Energetic, expressive, patient, and comfortable leading an interactive classroom.
• Strong sense of responsibility; dependable and committed to delivering high-quality instruction.
• Comfortable communicating directly with parents and participating in enrollment and student-retention activities.
• Ability to work…