Remote Math Teacher at Think Academy - US Remote — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is remote and U.S.-based, which means it comes with significant timezone constraints that are important for digital nomads to understand before applying.
Timezone Reality: Classes run on a Pacific Time schedule — weekday evenings (Wed–Fri, 4–8pm PT) and weekends (Sat–Sun, 9am–8pm PT). If you're based in, say, Lisbon (PT+8), those windows fall between midnight and 4am. From Bangkok (PT+14), it would be 6am–10am and 11pm–10am — essentially incompatible. This role is not practical for nomads based outside the Americas or Western Europe.
Best-fit locations for this schedule:
- Medellín, Colombia (ET-1): Class windows fall 7–11pm and 12pm–11pm on weekends — very manageable. Monthly costs of $1,200–$1,800 make this highly viable on this salary.
- Mexico City (CT): Only 1–2 hours offset from PT. Excellent digital infrastructure, low cost of living (~$1,500–2,000/month).
- Lisbon, Portugal: Marginal — weekday classes start at midnight local time. Weekend hours are more workable but still late.
Visa note: This is a W2 role requiring U.S. work authorization. You must legally work in the U.S. — tourist or nomad visas abroad don't cover W2 employment. However, you can physically reside abroad on a local tourist or nomad visa while working legally for a U.S. employer. Always consult a tax advisor for cross-border implications.
Start: August 2026
Job Type: Full-Time (30–40 hours/week, W2); Remote (U.S. based)
Compensation: $35–45/hour for teaching + $16–20/hour for non-teaching time
Join Think Academy as a full-time Math Teacher. Teach with a structured, high-quality curriculum, receive paid training, and grow into long-term teaching and curriculum roles. This is a long-term teaching opportunity — not a short-term tutoring role.
About Think Academy
Think Academy US, a wholly owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is a leading education company dedicated to helping K–12 students build strong academic foundations, confidence in math, and long-term learning ability through high-quality teaching and thoughtfully designed curriculum.
Why This Role Is Different
Most teaching roles expect you to build everything yourself. Here, you teach within a structured instructional system. Curriculum, lesson materials, training, and team support are already in place, so you can focus on teaching quality and student growth instead of building materials from scratch.
- Stronger Teaching Support — pre-developed curriculum and lesson materials, structured onboarding, ongoing training, and a collaborative team instead of teaching in isolation
- Long-Term Career Growth — high performers can grow into Senior Teacher, Teacher Trainer, or Academic Operations/Management roles
- Competitive, Growing Earnings — paid for both teaching and non-teaching work, with performance-based raises up to 3 times a year, and an end-of-semester commission
What You'll Do
- Teach school or competition math in a clear, engaging, student-centered way, using provided curriculum, lesson materials, and instructional guidance
- Lead virtual classes with approximately 18 students, creating a positive, high-expectation learning environment
- Grade homework, give timely feedback, and communicate professionally with students and parents on progress and learning plans
- Participate in training, lesson prep, and ongoing professional development
Schedule & Commitment
- Onboarding starts August 2026; teaching begins September 2026
- Approximately 3–6 classes/week (6–12 teaching hours), plus admin hours (grading, prep, parent communications), totaling 30–40 hrs/week
- Class windows (Pacific Time): Wed–Fri, 4pm–8pm and Sat–Sun, 9am–8pm
- Once classes are assigned, your schedule stays consistent week to week (except federal holidays)
- Commit to at least one year (through May 2027)
Compensation & Benefits
- Teaching Hours: $35–45/hour
- Non-Teaching/Admin Hours: $16–20/hour (grading, class prep, parent communication)
- Performance-based pay increases up to 3 times per year, plus end-of-semester commission targeted at 15–30% of total teaching compensation
- Qualified teachers may be assigned more long-term classes or expanded responsibilities
- Benefits: 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance (based on eligibility)
- Visa sponsorship may be considered for long-term, high-performing teachers
Who We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Strong math foundation; Math, STEM-related, or Education majors preferred
- Available during the class windows above; available on at least one weekend day
- Passion for teaching and supporting student growth; strong communication skills
- Strong service mindset: proactive, comfortable initiating communication with parents, students, and the team — not just delivering lessons
- Open to feedback, self-reflective, and able to quickly adjust teaching and service approach
- Tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or classroom teaching experience is a plus
- Math competition background (e.g., AMC, Math Kangaroo) is a plus
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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