Academic Engagement Specialist

Location: San Jose, CA 

Job Type: Full-Time (Onsite)

Location: 1081 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose

Intended Start Date: ASAP

About Think Academy

Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), is recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company to provide K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children’s ability to think critically, to strengthen their logic skills, and to help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better!

About This Role

Think Academy U.S. is seeking a full-time Academic Engagement Specialist and Math Teacher with excellent organizational skills and has a strong sense of responsibility. The role is designed for recent graduates and junior level professionals who are passionate in education and have the drive to grow into a future leader in education industry. This role will give you the chance to participate in Think Academy's business functions including operations and course consulting. 

As part of our new grad program you will have the opportunity to work closely with our Teaching Management and Business Operations teams. You'll gain hands-on experience in:

Leading our middle school teaching team for the Summer 2025 semester.

• Delivering 6th and 7th grade math classes to our current and future students
• Planning teaching related activities, such as lectures, online events, and trial classes
• Conducting and proctoring practice or mock exams to assess students' progress
• Instructing middle school math classes in accordance to the Think Academy curriculum
• Providing constructive feedback to students to help them improve their math skills
• Collaborating with other teachers and staff to create a supportive learning environment for students

Building strong relationships with parents by understanding their children’s academic needs and recommending suitable programs.

• Serving as a bridge between Think and local families; understand parent/student needs and represent their voice internally
• Customizing course communication, guides, and onboarding content for local audiences
• Collecting feedbacks from enrolled families to support long-term retention
• Organizing learning events (e.g., placement tests, parent workshops, webinars) to drive community engagement and referral
• Collaborating with marketing, curriculum, and product teams to improve the overall experience for local users

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a STEM-related field is required
• Previous experience teaching or coaching middle school students
• Strong understanding of mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques
• Passionate about the education industry, and has the strong will to motivate and inspire students; must be patient and empathetic with working with students
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
• A team player that is able to collaborate effectively with other teachers and staff

Pay & Benefits Structure:

• Professional Growth: Sharpen your communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills through hands-on, real-world experience
• 401k and Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• H1B Sponsorship available
• Pay: $65k Base
  • Teaching Fee: $30-40/hr + 15% Target Performance Commission

Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.