2026 On-site English Classroom Teacher (Pre-Kinder - Kinder) + Business Operation Specialist

Think Academy•San Jose, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Think Academy U.S. is seeking an energetic and engaging ELA & Phonics Teacher for its early childhood programs. This full-time, on-site position involves teaching English Language Arts, phonics, early literacy, reading, and speaking to children aged 3-6. In addition to teaching, the role includes responsibilities in student enrollment, parent engagement, academic operations, and local center initiatives. The ideal candidate will enjoy both classroom interaction with children and building relationships with parents and families. This role offers exposure to both the academic and business aspects of an education center, with potential for growth into leadership positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above from a U.S. college or university.
Native-level fluency in spoken and written English, with clear pronunciation and strong communication skills.
Genuine enthusiasm for working with children ages 3–6.
Energetic, expressive, patient, and comfortable leading an interactive classroom.
Strong sense of responsibility; dependable and committed to delivering high-quality instruction.
Comfortable communicating directly with parents and participating in enrollment and student-retention activities.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Weekend availability is required, including Saturdays and/or Sundays.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Backgrounds in English, English Language Arts, Literacy, Education, Early Childhood Education, History, Communications, Liberal Arts, or related fields are strongly preferred.
Previous experience working with young children in a school, preschool, after-school program, learning center, summer camp, or similar environment.
Previous experience as an English/ELA/phonics tutor, teaching assistant, classroom teacher, or reading instructor.
Familiarity with early literacy development, phonemic awareness, phonics instruction, or early childhood learning.
Experience communicating with parents or families in an educational setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Teach engaging, interactive ELA, phonics, early literacy, reading, vocabulary, and speaking classes for children ages 3–6.
Use stories, games, movement, visuals, and hands-on activities to help young learners develop foundational English skills.
Prepare lessons and classroom materials based on Think Academy’s curriculum and teaching standards.
Communicate regularly with parents about students’ classroom performance, progress, and areas for improvement.
Participate in teacher training, lesson preparation, curriculum discussions, and teaching-quality reviews.
Build strong relationships with prospective and current families.
Conduct student assessments, trial classes, learning consultations, and other enrollment-related activities.
Help parents understand their child’s learning needs and recommend appropriate courses and learning pathways.
Support student enrollment, retention, and re-enrollment initiatives.
Collaborate with teaching, operations, and enrollment teams to create an excellent student and parent experience.
Support additional center operations and growth initiatives as needed.