PreK-K Math Teacher Role - Ed-Tech Career Growth in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role at Think Academy US — a subsidiary of NYSE-listed TAL Education Group — offers a structured entry point into the fast-growing Ed-Tech sector, backed by a company that serves over 6 million students weekly.
Compensation: The first-year target of $40K–$50K is on the lower end for a full-time W-2 educator role in the US (market median for K-12 teachers is ~$45K–$60K depending on state), but the tiered hourly structure ($25–$30/hr for teaching, $16–$21/hr for admin) is transparent. Growth into management roles with bonuses represents a real earnings upside.
Skills You'll Develop:
- Online/virtual classroom pedagogy — a highly transferable, in-demand skill post-COVID
- Early childhood math curriculum design and differentiated instruction
- Parent communication and stakeholder management
- Ed-Tech platform experience (TAL's proprietary systems)
Green Flags: Paid training program, clear promotion pathway to management, W-2 employment with benefits (401k, health insurance), and a large institutional parent company with resources.
Watch-outs: The Tuesday–Sunday schedule with afternoons/evenings required is non-traditional and can affect work-life balance, especially for social commitments. The role's hours are variable (10–20 teaching hours/week), meaning income stability depends partially on student enrollment and satisfaction scores — which may feel precarious early on.
Best suited for someone building a career in online education or Ed-Tech leadership rather than traditional classroom teaching.
Job Title: PreK / K Math Teacher
Job Type: Full-Time – 40 hours/week (W-2)
Location: Remote
Intended Start Date: Training and Lesson Preparation will begin ASAP. Classes are set to start in the Fall Semester.
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 services 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.
Your Role:
Think Academy U.S. is seeking an enthusiastic Remote PreK to K Math Teacher to work with students from Preschool to Kindergarten in math. Teachers will be expected to thoroughly understand math concepts, prepare lessons based on Think Academy's curriculum, deliver engaging and age-appropriate math classes, and communicate regularly with students and parents.
As a Remote Math Teacher, your responsibilities include:
- Preparing and teaching online math classes for students on a weekly basis (10–20 classes = approximately 10–20 hours/week)
- Class assignments and teaching hours depend on your lesson preparation readiness and student satisfaction
- Participating in paid teaching assistant work by attending classes and learning from experienced lead teachers' teaching methods
- Conducting trial lessons with new students to help them enroll in the correct classes (5–10 hours/week)
- Grading homework and communicating with parents weekly to update them on students' learning progress and areas for improvement (3–5 hours/week)
- Other work assigned by the teaching management team
Work Schedule:
Approximately 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday to Sunday (1 or 2 days off)
- Flexible for non-teaching hours; class schedules are the priority!
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree or higher; all majors are welcome, though Education or STEM-related majors are preferred
- Prior math teaching experience is a plus
- High-energy, enthusiastic, and charismatic with the ability to engage and excite children effectively!
- Availability and willingness to work full-time from Tuesday to Sunday starting April 2026
- Passionate about teaching, responsible, and enthusiastic about working with children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially with parents
Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive Pay:
- Teaching Hours: $25–$30/hr
- Administrative Hours (Lesson Prep, Grading, Parent Communication): $16–$21/hr
- Yearly Salary Estimate:
- 1st Year Total Target Compensation: $40,000–$50,000
- Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere that suits you best!
- Professional Growth:
- Teachers who consistently deliver high-quality classes may be promoted to management roles, which come with increased responsibilities, additional performance bonuses, and enhanced benefits
- Paid Training Program:
- Leverage Think Academy's paid Teacher Training Program to develop your career in education!
- 401(k) and Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (depending on eligibility)
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.