Math Competition Tutor Role at Think Academy US in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a part-time contract-style tutoring role best suited for early-career math educators, graduate students, or competition math enthusiasts looking to monetize their skills while keeping a flexible schedule.
Compensation context: At $20–25/hr, the pay is competitive for entry-level online tutoring, though experienced competition math tutors can command $50–100+/hr on independent platforms. The bi-annual salary review is a green flag, suggesting structured growth potential within the organization.
Skills you'll develop:
- Competition math pedagogy (AMC 8/10, AIME, MathCounts) — a niche but highly sought-after skill set in the Ed-Tech sector
- One-on-one instructional design and student progress tracking
- Cross-cultural communication (Mandarin bilingualism is preferred, signaling a Chinese-American student demographic)
Company signals: Think Academy is backed by TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), a large, publicly traded company with over 6 million weekly users. This provides stability but also means a structured corporate environment despite the startup-style US subsidiary branding.
Green flags: Clear scope, structured program, promotion pathways. Watch for: Limited hours cap (under 20 hrs/week) means income ceiling is low — treat this as a side role or stepping stone, not a primary income source.
Job Type: Part-Time (less than 20 hrs/week)
Location: Remote
Intended Start Date: As soon as possible
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.
Who We Are Looking For:
Think Academy is expanding its competition math programs for students in North America. We are currently looking for Remote Math Competition Tutors to teach and support students preparing for AMC 8 and AMC 10 mathematics competitions. Our program focuses on developing students' problem-solving abilities, mathematical reasoning, and competition strategies to help them succeed in national math contests.
What You Will Do:
- Deliver online one-on-one math lessons focused on AMC 8 and AMC 10 competition preparation.
- Teach in English using interactive and problem-solving based methods to help students develop strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
- Guide students through competition-style problems and explain key concepts and strategies used in math competitions.
- Help students build systematic approaches to common competition math topics such as number theory, algebra, counting, probability, and geometry.
- Support students in developing confidence and effective test-taking strategies for math competitions.
- Provide timely feedback and targeted guidance to support student understanding and continuous improvement.
How You Can Be Qualified:
- Bachelor's degree or above; majors in Math, Economics, Finance, or related fields are preferred
- Experience in math competitions or relevant competition teaching/tutoring experience is highly preferred
- Strong math foundation; familiarity with competitions such as AMC, AIME, or MathCounts is preferred
- Available to work during weekday evenings and weekends
- Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin is preferred
Pay:
Pay starts from $20–25/hr, with opportunities for promotion and salary increases twice a year.
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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