Remote ELA Teacher at Think Academy - Work Anywhere — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is fully remote and open to applicants anywhere, which sounds ideal for digital nomads — but there is one critical constraint: classes are scheduled during U.S. afternoon/evening hours and weekends. This means your teaching hours will fall roughly between 3 PM and 9 PM EST (8 PM–2 AM GMT, or even later for Asia-Pacific time zones).
Timezone impact by nomad destination:
- Lisbon, Portugal (WET/WEST): U.S. Eastern evenings = 8 PM–2 AM local. Manageable but late nights required.
- Bangkok, Thailand (ICT, UTC+7): U.S. Eastern evenings = 6 AM–noon next day. Actually workable as a morning shift.
- Medellín, Colombia (COT, UTC-5): Near-perfect alignment with U.S. Eastern — ideal for this role.
Salary context: At $35/hour for teaching plus $16–20/hour for non-teaching tasks, a full 40-hour week could yield roughly $1,400–$1,500+ weekly (~$70,000–$78,000 annualized). This goes extremely far in Medellín (~$1,200/month comfortable living) or Bangkok (~$1,500/month), and covers a solid lifestyle in Lisbon (~$2,200/month).
No specific equipment stipend, coworking allowance, or travel perks are mentioned. You will need a reliable high-speed internet connection — a non-negotiable for live teaching. The 40-hour full-time commitment limits location flexibility but the compensation is strong for a nomadic lifestyle in lower-cost destinations.
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Intended Start Date: ASAP
About Think Academy
Think Academy Online is a leading education technology company dedicated to providing high-quality K–12 supplemental learning services through innovative digital instruction. We believe that inspired teaching, thoughtful curriculum, and carefully designed reading experiences empower students to grow academically and confidently. Our programs are designed with research-based pedagogy and delivered by experienced educators.
About This Role
We are seeking passionate English Language Arts Content Teachers to join our online teaching team. The ideal candidates are experienced with elementary English instruction (particularly in the U.S. public/private/charter school context), skilled at teaching Reading, Speaking, and Writing, and committed to nurturing English literacy in young learners. You will help deliver engaging live classes based on Think Academy's ELA curriculum.
Interested in learning more about Think Academy and our ELA programs? Visit our website here: https://www.thethinkacademy.com/english
As an ELA Remote Teacher at Think Academy, your responsibilities include:
- Teach online ELA classes focusing on Reading & Speaking and Reading & Writing skills.
- Prepare and deliver well-structured lessons using Think Academy's curriculum resources.
- Actively engage and manage a virtual classroom of up to ~10 students.
- Grade student work, provide timely feedback, and track student progress.
- Communicate professionally with students and parents regarding learning goals and performance.
- Participate in regular teacher training, curriculum discussions, and professional development.
What We're Looking For:
- Native-level English speaker with excellent command of American English.
- U.S. public/private/charter school ELA teaching experience preferred (1st–4th grade focus ideal).
- Bachelor's degree (any field) required; Education/ELA/English majors preferred.
- Strong understanding of elementary reading instruction, literacy development, and writing support.
- Comfortable with online teaching technology and virtual classroom management.
- Enthusiastic, student-centered, and able to inspire young learners.
Pay & Benefits Structure:
- Base Pay: Starting from $35 USD per teaching hour.
- Non-Teaching Fee: $16–20/hour; includes class preparation and after-class services such as grading homework, replying to parent messages, periodically giving feedback, etc.
- Retention Bonus: Teachers are eligible for a student retention bonus (performance-based incentive tied to class retention).
- Additional compensation for lesson planning, training, and teacher development may apply.
Work Schedule:
- 40 hours per week, with classes often scheduled in afternoon/evening hours (U.S. time zones) and weekends.
- Commitment to at least one full semester (Spring/Summer/Fall) preferred.
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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