Math Teaching Assistant

Think Academy US • San Jose, CA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Think Academy's Middle School Math Competition team is looking for a part-time, remote teaching assistant to provide in-class and after-class assistance to our AMC10 students. Teaching assistants will guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential and develop profound problem solving skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field.
• Fluent in both English and Chinese to communicate with team members and parents.
• Passionate about education, willing to help students achieve their potential.
• Responsible and responsive to facilitate remote work.
• Weekend availability is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and motivate students.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees such as Master's, or experience in AMC10 competition are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the class proceeding in an orderly fashion, answering any questions students might have, communicating to parents about any absences, and generally making the environment conducive to students' study.
• Reminding students to submit homework, grade homework, guide students to office hours, and help answer questions students or parents might have.
• Providing timely and constructive feedback on student assignments and performances to promote continuous improvement.
• Helping to maintain our WeCom parent group throughout the semester.
• Recording video explanations for homework problems.
• Editing textbooks and other learning materials.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work
• Teaching Fee: $30/hour
• Non-Teaching Fee: $16-20/hour; Includes class preparation and after-class services such as grading homework, replying to parent messages, periodically giving feedback, etc.
• Commission: 15% Target Performance Bonus
• CPT/OPT accepted

What This Job Offers

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