PreK-K Math Teacher Role - EdTech Career Growth in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role offers an accessible entry point into the EdTech sector — one of the fastest-growing segments in education — backed by TAL Education Group, a NYSE-listed company with global scale (6 million+ students weekly).
Compensation context: The $35/hr teaching rate is above average for part-time K-2 online tutoring (market rate: $20–$30/hr at similar platforms). Administrative hours at $16–$22/hr are standard. At 20–30 hours/week, annualized gross is roughly $28,000–$45,000 — appropriate for part-time but below full-time teaching salaries.
Skills developed:
- Online curriculum delivery and EdTech platform proficiency
- Early childhood math pedagogy (high demand as STEM education grows)
- Parent communication and stakeholder management
- Data-driven student progress tracking
Green flags:
- Paid training program — rare for part-time roles; signals investment in teacher development
- Clear promotion pathway to management roles with bonuses
- W-2 classification (not 1099) provides legal employee protections
- Backed by a large, established parent company
Yellow flags:
- Weekend hours are mandatory — work-life balance may suffer for those valuing traditional weekends
- Class load and income are tied to student satisfaction scores, creating some income unpredictability
- Part-time classification limits benefit access typical of full-time teaching roles
This role suits recent graduates, career changers exploring education, or credentialed teachers seeking supplemental income in the growing online tutoring market.
Job Title: PreK / K Math Teacher
Job Type: Part-Time 20-30 hours/week (W-2)
Location: Remote
Intended Start Date: Training and Lesson Preparation will begin ASAP. Classes are set to start in the Summer 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 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.
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 Hours:
Approximately 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Thursday to Sunday (Weekends required)
- Flexible for non-teaching hours — class schedules are the priority!
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree or higher; all majors welcome — Education or STEM-related majors 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
- A stable computer, reliable internet, and timely communication
Pay & Benefits:
- Competitive Pay:
- Teaching Hours: $35/hr
- Administrative Hours (Lesson Prep, Grading, Parent Communication): $16–$22/hr
- 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!
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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