EdTech Math Teacher Role - $40K-$50K + Commission in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This position offers an accessible entry point into the EdTech sector, backed by TAL Education Group — a publicly traded company (NYSE: TAL) with over 6 million weekly students. That scale provides structural stability and a proven curriculum framework, which reduces the burden of lesson design from scratch.
Compensation context: The $40K–$50K first-year target is below the US median for full-time K–12 teachers (~$61K nationally), but the role bundles a $35/hr teaching rate with performance commissions — meaning strong performers can outpace that estimate. The tiered pay structure (teaching vs. administrative hours) is transparent, which is a green flag.
Skills developed:
- Early childhood math pedagogy and curriculum delivery
- Online classroom management and student engagement in virtual settings
- Parent communication and relationship management — a highly transferable soft skill
- EdTech platform proficiency, increasingly valued across the education industry
Career trajectory: The explicit mention of promotion to management roles with bonuses signals internal mobility — a green flag for career-minded applicants.
Potential concerns: The Tuesday–Sunday schedule (including most weekends) is a meaningful work-life balance trade-off. The W-2 classification is positive for benefits eligibility, but the 40-hour week with a non-standard schedule may cause burnout. The role is best suited to those early in their teaching career or transitioning into EdTech from a traditional classroom setting.
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 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 experience 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, Tuesday to Sunday (1 or 2 days off per week).
- 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
- End-of-Semester Commission based on performance: Target 15%
- 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.
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