Mandarin Speaking Middle School Math Teaching Assistant

Job type: Part-time (15 -20 hours per week)
Location: Remote

Who we are:

Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group(NYSE: TAL), is recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company to provide K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children’s ability to think critically, to strengthen their logic skills, and to help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL's online and offline education platform.

Whom we are looking for:

Think Academy U.S. is looking for Part-time Remote, Middle School Math Teaching Assistant. Teacher Assistants are expected to understand math concepts, and provide in-class and after class assistant through designated platforms, that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and develop profound problem solving skills. You will play a vital role in supporting middle school students in their math learning journey. You will work closely with the lead teacher to create a positive and interactive learning environment. This is a remote position that allows you to work from the comfort of your own home. 

What You Will Do:

• Partner with class instructor to provide assistance to students during online class
• Actively engage and manage a class size of up to 28 students each for middle school level mathematics 
• Prepare and teach lessons using Think Academy's curriculum and teaching guidance; be able to provide student progress analysis reports 
• Review and grade assignment such as homework, providing constructive feedback to help students improve their understanding of math topics
• Monitor student progress and communicate regularly with students; provide 1-on-1 tutoring 
• Communicate well with students and parents to provide timely and customized feedbacks during office hours
• Usually 15 - 20 hours per week, mostly during weekends or weekday afternoons 
• Bilingual in Mandarin (Speaking + Reading) is REQUIRED

How You Can Be Qualified:

• Bachelor’s degree or above, all majors are welcome as long as you're passionate in kids and math teaching; Education, or STEM-related majors are preferred
  • You are still eligible to apply if you are still pursuing or in progress of obtaining a Bachelor's degree
• Strong knowledge and understanding of middle school-level math concepts and curriculum 
• Super passionate about teaching and education industry, with a mission to provide better education to promote social development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students and parents/guardians 
• Patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting students' academic growth
• Can commit to at least one whole semester teaching without interrupt (Spring semester: Jan - May; Summer: June - Aug; Fall semester: Aug - Dec)
  • Available and willing to work during weekday evenings and weekends

Pay Range:

• $75 - $100/lesson (depends on class type and length)

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about education and interested in helping middle school students succeed in math, we would love to hear from you! Please submit an application to this job post to get started with the recruitment process. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team of dedicated educators!