Math Tutor Role at TAL Ed-Tech - Grow Teaching Career in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This part-time role at Think Academy — a subsidiary of NYSE-listed TAL Education Group — offers a low-risk entry point into Ed-Tech tutoring with a credible, large-scale platform. It's well-suited for educators looking for flexible supplemental income, but has limitations as a primary career move.
Compensation context: At $20–25/hr, the rate is competitive for part-time online tutoring but below what experienced credentialed teachers or math specialists typically earn in private tutoring ($40–80/hr). The twice-yearly salary review is a meaningful perk for a part-time role.
Skills developed:
- Online pedagogy and one-on-one differentiated instruction
- CCSS-aligned curriculum delivery (valued in US K-12 ed-tech market)
- Experience on a global Ed-Tech platform (TAL serves 6M+ students)
- Bilingual instruction skills if you're a Mandarin speaker — a niche differentiator
Green flags: Established parent company, structured curriculum, biannual promotion reviews, clear scope of work.
Yellow flags: The role mentions "project testing" — suggesting some curriculum work may be experimental or evolving. Under 20 hrs/week limits benefits and career momentum. No mention of professional development, mentorship, or advancement pathways beyond pay increases.
Best suited for credentialed teachers, education students, or math professionals seeking flexible supplemental work aligned with CCSS standards.
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 specializes in providing online math education for students in North America. Our curriculum aligns with U.S. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and supports students across upper elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Through personalized, one-on-one instruction, we help students strengthen foundational skills, improve academic performance, and build confidence in problem-solving. We are currently seeking Remote Math Tutors to support project testing and ongoing curriculum development.
What You Will Do:
- Deliver one-on-one online math lessons for students in Grades 5–8 across North America, aligned with the CCSS framework
- Teach in English using interactive and student-centered methods to promote engagement, strengthen core concept understanding, and address questions in real time
- Prepare lesson content based on individual student needs, ensuring well-structured and high-quality instruction
- 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, Education, or related fields are preferred
- Teaching experience or a valid teaching certificate is highly preferred
- Available and willing to work during weekday evenings and weekends (US time zones)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese 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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