High School Math Tutor - Ed-Tech Career at Think Academy in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This part-time tutoring role at Think Academy US offers a solid entry point into the ed-tech and online education sector, backed by the publicly traded TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL). For educators or math professionals, it provides verifiable experience with a structured, CCSS-aligned curriculum and one-on-one instruction — skills valued in both academic and corporate training contexts.
Compensation context: At $20–25/hr part-time, this is competitive for entry-level tutoring but modest compared to full-time math teaching roles ($45,000–$65,000/year) or private tutoring rates ($50–$100+/hr on independent platforms. The twice-yearly salary review cadence is a positive signal for incremental growth.
Green flags:
- Affiliation with a major, publicly traded ed-tech company adds credibility to your resume
- Bi-annual salary reviews suggest a structured performance culture
- Mandarin bilingual preference opens doors to a growing bilingual education niche
- Fully remote and flexible hours suit those building a portfolio teaching career
Considerations:
- Part-time only — not suitable as a primary income source
- Limited mention of professional development, benefits, or advancement pathways beyond salary bumps
- Best suited for current teachers, graduate students, or career-changers building ed-tech credentials
Skills developed here — personalized instruction, CCSS curriculum design, SAT prep — are transferable to curriculum developer, instructional designer, or full-time ed-tech roles.
Job Type: Part-Time (less than 20 hrs/week)
Location: Remote within the United States (US-Based, Fully 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.
Whom 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 High School Math Tutors to support project testing and ongoing curriculum development.
What You Will Do:
- Deliver one-on-one online math lessons for high school students across North America, teaching subjects including Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, and Geometry, and related SAT Math topics, aligned with the CCSS framework
- Prepare and customize 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
- Prior Math teaching experience in middle school or high school is highly preferred
- Familiarity with Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, and Geometry curriculum
- 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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