Educational Management Trainee

Location: San Jose, CA 

Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)

Location: 1245 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose

Intended Start Date: Early January 2025

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. Online is seeking a Full-Time Management Trainee for our Teaching Team. This role is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about online math education and aspire to become future leaders in the industry. 

This role blends high-quality math instruction with strategic teaching management to drive student success and retention. You’ll teach engaging online classes, support and mentor fellow educators, and lead initiatives to continuously improve teaching quality and the overall learning experience for students and families.

1. Teaching Management

- Develop and implement effective teaching management strategies to enhance the quality of lesson delivered by our teaching staff
- Energetic and passionate self-starter with the ability to envision solutions and take initiative to execute towards the goal
- Responsible for student retention for one or more grade levels
- Provide guidance and support to teachers in lesson preparation via live mocks
- Collaborate with teachers to identify areas for improvement and develop professional development plans to enhance their teaching skills
- Conduct regular classroom observations to evaluate teaching methods, classroom management techniques, and student engagement
- Plan and conduct training sessions and workshops to promote continuous professional growth among the teaching staff
- Conduct open and respectful communication with students and parents to understand user needs and provide personalized learning plan for students

2. Math Instruction (~8 teaching hours/week)

- Deliver online math classes as part of your rotational training
- Work with teaching management team to advance teaching-related services
- Develop and reiterate classes that reflect teaching methods to maximize the students' learning outcomes
- Classes on Friday evenings and Saturdays will be required

Working Schedule: 

• Tuesday-Friday Onsite
• Saturday WFH
• 10am-7pm

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine passion for education, especially for online learning, and a desire to create a positive impact for students and families 
• Proactive, reliable, and eager to grow; able to take full ownership of new projects and adapt in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment; a strong communicator and collaborator who builds trust with teammates 
• Open to cross-border collaboration and interested in future offshore or international management opportunities
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics or a STEM-related field is a strong plus
• Working proficiency in both English and Mandarin is required

Compensation & Benefits Structure:

• Total Compensation Package: $85,000-$100,000
  • Includes Base Salary: $69,000-$75,000 + Guaranteed Teaching Salary: $12,000+$15,000 + Teaching & Performance Bonus: Up to 15%!
• Extensive hands-on experience and the opportunity to own and lead impactful projects from an early stage; Fast-track path to management-level roles within 2–3 years, supported by structured mentorship and direct coaching from experienced leaders
• 401k and Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• H1B Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• As part of a global education company, you may have the chance to collaborate with international branches, engage with our headquarters, or explore cross-border career opportunities
• Relocation Allowance available

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.