Head of ELA Teaching Management

Think Academy US • San Jose, CA

6d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Think Academy U.S. Online is seeking a Head of Teaching Management for our ELA Teaching Team. This role blends high-quality ELA instruction with teacher recruitment, training, and instructional leadership to build and support a strong teaching team, ensure consistent instructional excellence, and drive positive learning outcomes for students and families.

Requirements

• Native-level proficiency in English required
• Demonstrated experience teaching ELA in a school setting (public, private, or international school)
• Strong understanding of U.S. ELA instruction, classroom culture, and academic expectations
• Experience mentoring, training, or leading teachers (formal or informal leadership roles)
• Ability to teach, model instruction, and explain instructional decisions clearly

Nice To Haves

• Currently teaching or previously taught as a full-time ELA teacher
• Experience working with or living in East Asia (including but not limited to China, Korea, or Japan)
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills and global perspective
• Experience with online instruction or teacher training in virtual settings
• Background in curriculum design, instructional coaching, or program development

Responsibilities

• ELA Teacher Recruitment & Team Building Lead the recruitment, screening, and selection of ELA teachers, with a strong preference for candidates with school-based teaching experience
• Define clear hiring standards for ELA teachers, including instructional quality, classroom presence, and communication skills
• Build and scale a stable, high-quality ELA teaching team in collaboration with academic and operations teams
• Teacher Training & Professional Development Design and deliver onboarding and ongoing professional development (PD) for ELA teachers
• Train teachers on instructional expectations, lesson structure, learning goals, and feedback standards
• Lead workshops, training sessions, and lesson debriefs to align teachers around what strong ELA instruction looks like
• Instructional Quality & Classroom Support Observe classes, review lesson recordings, and provide actionable feedback to teachers
• Support teachers in improving classroom engagement, clarity of instruction, and student learning outcomes
• Develop systems and best practices to ensure consistent instructional quality across teachers
• Model Teaching & Instructional Leadership Teach classes or deliver demonstration lessons as needed, serving as an instructional role model
• Clearly articulate the instructional reasoning and cultural context behind ELA teaching practices
• Represent the program internally and externally with strong instructional presence and credibility
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration & Communication Work closely with U.S.- and China-based teams to ensure smooth execution of instructional plans
• Act as a cultural bridge, helping align U.S. classroom expectations with the needs of East Asian students and families
• Support clear communication between teachers, curriculum teams, and operations partners

Benefits

• Total Compensation Package: $95,000-$110,000
• Extensive hands-on experience and the opportunity to own and lead impactful projects from an early stage
• 401k and Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• H1B Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• As part of a global education company, you may have the chance to collaborate with international branches , engage with our headquarters , or explore cross-border career opportunities
• Relocation Allowance available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed