Remote PreK-K Math Teacher at Think Academy US — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is listed as fully remote and explicitly states "Work from anywhere that suits you best," which sounds nomad-friendly — but there are important caveats for travelers to understand before committing.
Schedule Constraint: The required work schedule is approximately 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. This appears to be US-based student hours (likely US Pacific or Eastern Time). Working from Southeast Asia (Bangkok, Bali) would mean a very late-night or early-morning shift — potentially 3:00 AM–9:00 AM local time — which is unsustainable long-term. Destinations in Europe (Lisbon, GMT) or Latin America (Medellín, GMT-5) align much better with US afternoon hours.
Salary vs. Cost of Living:
- Lisbon, Portugal: $40K–$50K USD/year comfortably covers a quality lifestyle (~$1,800–$2,200/month needed).
- Medellín, Colombia: Very comfortable; monthly costs ~$1,200–$1,600, leaving strong savings potential.
- Bangkok, Thailand: Financially excellent (~$1,000–$1,500/month), but the time zone makes this role impractical.
Visa Note: This is a W-2 (US employee) position, meaning you must have US work authorization. You could physically reside abroad on a tourist visa or digital nomad visa (e.g., Portugal's D8, Colombia's digital nomad visa) while drawing a US salary — but confirm tax implications with a cross-border tax advisor.
No travel-specific perks (coworking stipend, equipment budget) are mentioned.
Job Title: PreK / K Math Teacher
Job Type: Full-Time – 40 hours/week (W-2)
Location: Remote
Intended Start Date: Training and Lesson Preparation will begin ASAP. Classes are set to start in the Fall Semester.
Who We Are:
Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is a recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company providing K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full-cycle services 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. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL's online and offline education platform.
Your Role:
Think Academy U.S. is seeking an enthusiastic Remote PreK to K Math Teacher to work with students from Preschool to Kindergarten in math. Teachers will be expected to thoroughly understand math concepts, prepare lessons based on Think Academy's curriculum, deliver engaging and age-appropriate math classes, and communicate regularly with students and parents.
As a Remote Math Teacher, your responsibilities include:
- Preparing and teaching online math classes for students on a weekly basis (10–20 classes = approximately 10–20 hours/week)
- Class assignments and teaching hours depend on your lesson preparation readiness and student satisfaction
- Participating in paid teaching assistant work by attending classes and learning from experienced lead teachers' teaching methods
- Conducting trial lessons with new students to help them enroll in the correct classes (5–10 hours/week)
- Grading homework and communicating with parents weekly to update them on students' learning progress and areas for improvement (3–5 hours/week)
- Other work assigned by the teaching management team
Work Schedule:
Approximately 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday to Sunday (1 or 2 days off)
- Flexible for non-teaching hours; class schedules are the priority!
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree or higher; all majors are welcome, though Education or STEM-related majors are preferred
- Prior math teaching experience is a plus
- High-energy, enthusiastic, and charismatic with the ability to engage and excite children effectively!
- Availability and willingness to work full-time from Tuesday to Sunday starting April 2026
- Passionate about teaching, responsible, and enthusiastic about working with children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially with parents
Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive Pay:
- Teaching Hours: $25–$30/hr
- Administrative Hours (Lesson Prep, Grading, Parent Communication): $16–$21/hr
- Yearly Salary Estimate:
- 1st Year Total Target Compensation: $40,000–$50,000
- Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere that suits you best!
- Professional Growth:
- Teachers who consistently deliver high-quality classes may be promoted to management roles, which come with increased responsibilities, additional performance bonuses, and enhanced benefits
- Paid Training Program:
- Leverage Think Academy's paid Teacher Training Program to develop your career in education!
- 401(k) and Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (depending on eligibility)
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.