The coach will virtually teach AIME & JMO competition problems using the Think Academy platform, developing personalized training plans and creating high-quality problem sets and learning materials aligned with competition systems. Responsibilities also include guiding and mentoring students for various local and international math competitions.
Job type: Full-Time (30-40 hours per week)
Location: Remote
Intended Start Date: ASAP
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 to provide 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, to strengthen their logic skills, and to 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 U.S. is looking for a Remote Math Competition Coach to teach AIME & JMO level math content. Teachers are expected to understand math concepts, prepare classes based on Think Academy's curriculum, deliver engaging and age-appropriate math lessons, explain concepts, demonstrate problem-solving techniques, and use various teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.
What You Will Do:
- Teach AMC10 / AIME / JMO competition problems virtually through the Think Academy Teaching Platform.
- Develop personalized training plans tailored to students’ levels and goals
- Create high-quality problem sets, handouts, and learning materials aligned with various competition systems
- Stay up to date with the latest trends, formats, and problem styles of annual math contests
- Guide and mentor students in preparing for local and international math competitions, including BMT, HMMT, etc
How You Can Be Qualified:
- Academic background in Mathematics, or a related STEM field (Master’s degree or higher)
- Personal experience in math competitions, with at least qualification to USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad or equivalent level
- Strong mathematical foundation and deep understanding of competition-style problem solving
- Ability to explain advanced concepts clearly and inspire students at different levels
- Passionate about competitive mathematics and committed to helping students excel
- Prior teaching or coaching experience is a plus
- Participation in team-based math competitions is a strong plus
Pay Structure & Benefits:
- Teaching Fee: $55-$75hour; Teachers will be assigned 3-7 classes per week
- Non-Teaching Fee: $25-$35/hour; Includes class preparation and after-class services such as grading homework, replying to parent messages, periodically giving feedback, curriculum development etc.
- Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere that suits you best!
- Performance-Based Pay Increase:
- Opportunity for a 15% bonus per semester
- Potential for a $0-$5 Teaching Hour increase per semester based on performance
- 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, 4-week Teacher Training Program to develop your career in education!
- 401k 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.
