ELA Content Teacher (Teaching Management Track)

Think Academy US • San Jose, CA

3d • $72,000 - $80,400 • 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 joins the San Jose team in a full-time role combining classroom teaching, academic operations, teacher training, and instructional leadership. The position teaches elementary ELA courses focused on Reading, Speaking, and Writing, while also supporting teaching quality and the daily operation of the ELA teaching team. Strong performers may take on greater leadership responsibilities and potentially develop into a Teaching Management Lead role.

The role is based onsite at Think Academy’s San Jose office Tuesday through Friday, with teaching scheduled on either Saturday or Sunday. It is a 40-hour-per-week salaried position, with hours that may align with live classes in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Approximately 10–15 hours per week are dedicated to teaching, and approximately 25–30 hours to preparation, student support, teacher training, and teaching-quality initiatives. Compensation is $72,000–$80,400 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• Fluent English proficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Responsible and caring approach to working with students and families, with strong ownership of the student experience.
• Eager to learn and grow, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Interested in developing toward a teacher leadership or teaching management role.
• Available for a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule, including onsite work Tuesday through Friday and teaching on either Saturday or Sunday, with some afternoon and evening hours.

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 small-group ELA 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 academic 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 development into a Teaching Management Lead role.

What This Job Offers

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