English Teacher (Grades 1–3) + Business Operation Specialist at Think Academy US

<p class="ql-long-3396189"><strong>Job Title:</strong> English Content Teacher + Business Operations Specialist<br><strong>Location:</strong> San Jose, CA<br><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time (On-site)<br><strong>Department:</strong> Think Academy Silicon Valley<br><strong>Compensation:</strong> $70,000 – $90,000 annually<br><strong>Intended Start Date:</strong> May 2026</p> <h2><strong>About Think Academy</strong></h2> <hr> <p>Think Academy US (<a href="http://www.thethinkacademy.com/">www.thethinkacademy.com</a>), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is an education technology company providing PreK–12 extracurricular learning services through science and technology.</p> <p>At Think Academy, we aim to foster students’ critical thinking, strengthen logical reasoning skills, and help them achieve their goals through innovative teaching methods. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL’s online and offline education platforms.</p> <h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2> <hr> <p>We are seeking a <strong>Full-Time, On-site English Content Teacher + Business Operations Specialist</strong> to support the development and delivery of our English Language Arts (ELA) program for <strong>Grades 1–3</strong> in San Jose, California.</p> <p>This role combines <strong>teaching excellence</strong> with <strong>operational and business exposure</strong>, making it ideal for candidates who are passionate about education and interested in contributing to broader program growth and student experience.</p> <h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2> <hr> <h3><strong>Teaching Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Plan and deliver engaging ELA lessons for Grades 1–3 in areas such as phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and sentence construction</li> <li>Teach both short-term and long-term group classes in a structured classroom setting</li> <li>Create a positive, organized, and age-appropriate learning environment</li> <li>Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to parents to support long-term academic growth</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Business Operations Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Participate in recruitment and marketing initiatives, including student assessments and trial classes</li> <li>Support in-person events such as info sessions, workshops, and community outreach activities</li> <li>Contribute to program development and operational improvements</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Qualifications</strong></h2> <hr> <ul> <li>Experience in ELA, early literacy, reading intervention, ESL/ELL, or lower elementary education preferred</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree required (Education, English, or related fields preferred; open to all majors)</li> <li>Passion for education and working with young learners</li> <li>Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Patient, empathetic, and student-centered mindset</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></h2> <hr> <ul> <li>Competitive salary: <strong>$70,000 – $90,000+ annually</strong></li> <li>Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401(k)</li> <li>Paid sick leave</li> <li>Professional development and hands-on experience in an education-driven environment</li> <li>Clear pathway to future leadership and management opportunities based on performance</li> </ul>