ELA Content Teacher (Teaching Management Track)

Think Academy • San Jose, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Think Academy Online is an education technology company providing K–12 supplemental learning services through digital instruction. The ELA Content Teacher is a full-time, salaried role based onsite in San Jose, California, combining elementary classroom teaching with academic operations, student support, teacher training, and instructional leadership. The teacher delivers live online small-group ELA classes focused on Reading, Speaking, and Writing, and uses Think Academy’s curriculum and teaching resources to prepare lessons, grade student work, and provide feedback. The role also supports new-teacher onboarding, classroom observations, and teaching-quality initiatives. Strong performers may take on increased leadership responsibilities and may have the opportunity to develop into a Teaching Management Lead role.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Tuesday through Friday are onsite at the San Jose office, and the employee teaches on either Saturday or Sunday depending on class scheduling. Some work hours align with live class schedules, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Compensation is an annual salary of $72,000–$80,400 depending on experience and qualifications, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

• Fluent English proficiency.
• A bachelor's degree.
• Strong ownership of the student experience and a responsible, caring approach when working with students and families.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in growing into a teacher leadership or teaching management role.
• Availability for a 40-hour-per-week schedule that includes teaching on either Saturday or Sunday and may include afternoons and evenings.

Nice To Haves

• Prior tutoring, teaching assistant, or other student-facing teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach live online ELA small-group classes for elementary students, focused on Reading, Speaking, and Writing.
• Prepare lessons using Think Academy’s curriculum and teaching resources.
• Grade student work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Communicate with students and parents about learning progress when needed.
• Support onboarding and training for new ELA teachers.
• Observe classes and provide practical feedback to help teachers improve.
• Share best practices and support consistent teaching quality across the team.
• Contribute to day-to-day ELA teaching-team operations and teaching-quality initiatives.
• Work closely with curriculum and business teams and help build systems and practices for the ELA program.

Benefits

• Eligible for performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities to take on increased academic leadership responsibilities.
• Potential opportunity for strong performers to develop into a Teaching Management Lead role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level