[Hiring] Math Competition Coach @Think Academy US

Role Description

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.

Why This Role Is Different:

• Coaching within a structured instructional system: curriculum, problem sets, training, and team support are already in place.
• Focus on teaching quality and student growth instead of building materials from scratch.

Stronger Teaching Support:

• Pre-developed curriculum and lesson materials.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing training.
• A collaborative team environment 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.
• Performance-based raises.
• Potential to move into year-round teaching for more stable long-term income.

What You'll Do:

• 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).

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

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.