Remote Language Arts Teacher (Part-Time)

About the role

We are seeking passionate English Language Arts Content Teachers to join our online teaching team. The ideal candidates are experienced with elementary English instruction (particularly in the U.S. public/private/charter school context), skilled at teaching Reading, Speaking, and Writing, and committed to nurturing English literacy in young learners. You will help deliver engaging live classes based on Think Academy's ELA curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach online ELA classes focusing on Reading & Speaking and Reading & Writing skills.
• Prepare and deliver well-structured lessons using Think Academy's curriculum resources.
• Actively engage and manage a virtual classroom of up to ~10 students.
• Grade student work, provide timely feedback, and track student progress.
• Communicate professionally with students and parents regarding learning goals and performance.
• Participate in regular teacher training, curriculum discussions, and professional development.

Requirements

• Native-level English speaker with excellent command of American English.
• U.S. public/private/charter school ELA teaching experience preferred (1st–4th grade focus ideal).
• Bachelor's degree (any field) required; Education/ELA/English majors preferred.
• Strong understanding of elementary reading instruction, literacy development, and writing support.
• Comfortable with online teaching technology and virtual classroom management.
• Enthusiastic, student-centered, and able to inspire young learners.

Qualifications

• Native-level English speaker with excellent command of American English.
• U.S. public/private/charter school ELA teaching experience preferred (1st–4th grade focus ideal).
• Bachelor's degree (any field) required; Education/ELA/English majors preferred.
• Strong understanding of elementary reading instruction, literacy development, and writing support.
• Comfortable with online teaching technology and virtual classroom management.
• Enthusiastic, student-centered, and able to inspire young learners.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage a virtual classroom effectively.
• Proficiency in online teaching platforms.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Base Pay: Starting from $35 USD per teaching 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.
• Retention Bonus: Teachers are eligible for a student retention bonus (performance-based incentive tied to class retention).
• Additional compensation for lesson planning, training, and teacher development may apply.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Structure: Base Pay: Starting from $35 USD per teaching 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.
• Retention Bonus: Teachers are eligible for a student retention bonus (performance-based incentive tied to class retention).
• Additional compensation for lesson planning, training, and teacher development may apply.

Schedule

• Typically 20–30 hours per week, with classes often scheduled in afternoon/evening hours (U.S. time zones) and weekends.
• Commitment to at least one full semester (Spring/Summer/Fall) preferred.

Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer.