Remote PreK-K Math Teacher at Think Academy — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is listed as fully remote with the enticing note "work from anywhere that suits you best," making it superficially attractive to digital nomads. However, there are significant timezone constraints to consider carefully.
Timezone Constraint: Teaching hours are fixed at approximately 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday through Sunday, almost certainly in US time zones (likely US Eastern or Pacific). This means:
- From Lisbon (WET/WEST): You'd be working 7 PM–1 AM or later — manageable but late nights every weekend.
- From Bangkok (ICT, UTC+7): Teaching hours fall at 2 AM–8 AM Friday–Monday — essentially a nocturnal schedule. Not recommended.
- From Medellín (COT, UTC-5): Hours shift to 1 PM–7 PM, nearly identical to US Eastern — ideal for Latin America-based nomads.
Visa considerations: Since this is a W-2 position with a US employer, you must be authorized to work in the US. Working remotely abroad on a tourist visa in most countries is a legal gray area. Countries with digital nomad visas (Portugal, Costa Rica, Croatia) may offer more clarity, but you'd still need US work authorization.
Practical nomad rating: LATAM and Western Europe (westernmost) are the most viable regions. Asia and Oceania are largely incompatible with the fixed schedule. The $35/hr teaching rate offers solid income — roughly $1,400–$2,100/month gross at part-time hours — which comfortably covers costs in Medellín (~$1,200/mo) but is tighter in Lisbon (~$1,800/mo).
Job Title: PreK / K Math Teacher
Job Type: Part-Time 20-30 hours/week (W-2)
Location: Remote
Intended Start Date: Training and Lesson Preparation will begin ASAP. Classes are set to start in the Summer 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 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. 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 Hours:
Approximately 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Thursday to Sunday (Weekends required)
- Flexible for non-teaching hours — class schedules are the priority!
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree or higher; all majors welcome — Education or STEM-related majors 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
- A stable computer, reliable internet, and timely communication
Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive Pay:
- Teaching Hours: $35/hr
- Administrative Hours (Lesson Prep, Grading, Parent Communication): $16–$22/hr
- 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!
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.
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