Remote Math Competition Coach (AIME/JMO)

Start: August 2026
Job Type: Full-Time (30–40 hours/week, W2); Remote (U.S. based)

About the Role

Join Think Academy as a full-time Math Competition Coach, teaching AIME and JMO-level content to advanced competition students. Teach with a structured curriculum, receive paid training, and grow into long-term coaching and curriculum roles. This is a long-term teaching opportunity — not a short-term tutoring role.

About Think Academy

Think Academy US, a wholly owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is an education technology company providing K–12 extracurricular learning services through science and technology. We provide full-cycle services to foster students' critical thinking, strengthen their logic skills, and help them achieve their goals through innovative teaching techniques. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled across TAL's online and offline education platforms.

Why This Role Is Different

• Stronger Teaching Support — we provide pre-developed curriculum and lesson materials, structured onboarding, ongoing training, and a team to collaborate with instead of teaching in isolation
• Long-Term Career Growth — high performers can grow into Senior Coach, Curriculum Development, or Academic Operations/Management roles
• Competitive, Growing Earnings — paid for both teaching and non-teaching work, with performance-based raises, and the potential to move into year-round teaching for more stable long-term income

Responsibilities

• Teach AMC10 / AIME / JMO competition problems virtually through the Think Academy Teaching Platform
• Develop personalized training plans tailored to students' levels and goals
• Create high-quality problem sets, handouts, and learning materials aligned with various competition systems
• Stay up to date with the latest trends, formats, and problem styles of annual math contests
• Guide and mentor students in preparing for local and international math competitions, including BMT, HMMT, and others

Schedule & Commitment

• Onboarding starts Summer 2026, with paid in-person training in June/July
• ~3-4 classes/week (3-hour classes, ~9-12 teaching hours), plus admin hours (problem set development, grading, prep, student/parent communication), total 30-40 hrs/week
• Class windows (Pacific Time): Wed-Fri, 4pm-8pm and Sat-Sun, 9am-8pm
• Once classes are assigned, your schedule stays consistent week to week (except federal holidays)
• Commit to at least one year (till May 2027)

Pay

• Teaching Hours: $75+/hour
• Non-Teaching/Admin Hours: $25-35/hour (grading, class prep, parent communication, and related work)
• Performance-based pay increases and bonus opportunities as you grow

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health/dental/vision insurance (based on eligibility)
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for long-term, high-performing teachers

Requirements

• Academic background in Mathematics or a related STEM field (Master's degree or higher)
• Personal experience in math competitions, with at least qualification to USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad or equivalent level
• Strong mathematical foundation and deep understanding of competition-style problem solving
• Ability to explain advanced concepts clearly and inspire students at different levels
• Available during the class windows above
• Passionate about competitive mathematics and committed to helping students excel
• Prior competition math teaching or coaching experience
• Participation in team-based math competitions (e.g., BMT, HMMT) is a strong plus