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Head of ELA Teaching Management
full-time•San Jose•$95k - $110k
About this role
<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><strong class="ql-author-3533054">Job Type: </strong><span class="ql-author-3533054">Full-Time</span></p>
<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3624684"><strong class="ql-author-3624684 ql-size-11 ql-font-system">Location: </strong><span class="ql-author-3624684 ql-size-11 ql-font-system">1245 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose <br>*Travel as needed</span></p>
<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><strong class="ql-author-3533054">Intended Start Date</strong><span class="ql-author-3533054">: February 2026</span></p>
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<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><strong class="ql-author-3533054"><u>About Think Academy</u></strong></p>
<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><span class="ql-author-3533054 ql-size-11 ql-font-system">Think Academy US (</span><a class="ql-link ql-author-3533054 ql-size-11 ql-font-system" href="http://www.thethinkacademy.com/" target="_blank">www.TheThinkAcademy.com</a><span class="ql-author-3533054 ql-size-11 ql-font-system">), 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!</span></p>
<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3624684"><strong class="ql-author-3624684 ql-size-11 ql-font-microsoftyahei"><u>About This Role</u></strong></p>
<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-1893"><span class="ql-author-1893">Think Academy U.S. Online is seeking a <strong>Head of Teaching </strong></span><strong class="ql-author-1893">Management</strong><span class="ql-author-1893"><strong> </strong>for our <strong>ELA</strong> <strong>Teaching Team. </strong></span><span class="ql-author-1893">This role blends high-quality ELA instruction with teacher recruitment, training, and instructional leadership to build and support a strong teaching team, ensure consistent instructional excellence, and drive positive learning outcomes for students and families.</span></p>
<div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3431143" data-header="3" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><span class="ql-author-3431143">1. ELA Teacher Recruitment & Team Building</span></div>
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<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Lead the recruitment, screening, and selection of ELA teachers, with a strong preference for candidates with </span><strong class="ql-author-3431143">school-based teaching experience</strong></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Define clear hiring standards for ELA teachers, including instructional quality, classroom presence, and communication skills </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Build and scale a stable, high-quality ELA teaching team in collaboration with academic and operations teams</span></li>
</ul>
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<div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3431143" data-header="3" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><span class="ql-author-3431143">2. Teacher Training & Professional Development</span></div>
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<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Design and deliver </span><strong class="ql-author-3431143">onboarding and ongoing professional development (PD)</strong><span class="ql-author-3431143"> for ELA teachers </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Train teachers on instructional expectations, lesson structure, learning goals, and feedback standards </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Lead workshops, training sessions, and lesson debriefs to align teachers around </span><strong class="ql-author-3431143">what strong ELA instruction looks like</strong></li>
</ul>
<div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3431143" data-header="3" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><span class="ql-author-3431143">3. Instructional Quality & Classroom Support</span></div>
<ul>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Observe classes, review lesson recordings, and provide actionable feedback to teachers </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Support teachers in improving classroom engagement, clarity of instruction, and student learning outcomes </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Develop systems and best practices to ensure </span><strong class="ql-author-3431143">consistent instructional quality across teachers</strong></li>
</ul>
<div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3431143" data-header="3" data-foldable="true"><span class="ql-author-3431143">4. Model Teaching & Instructional Leadership</span></div>
<ul>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Teach classes or deliver demonstration lessons as needed, serving as an instructional role model </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Clearly articulate the instructional reasoning and cultural context behind ELA teaching practices </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Represent the program internally and externally with </span><strong class="ql-author-3431143">strong instructional presence and credibility</strong></li>
</ul>
<div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3431143" data-header="3" data-foldable="true"><span class="ql-author-3431143">5. Cross-Cultural Collaboration & Communication</span></div>
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<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Work closely with U.S.- and China-based teams to ensure smooth execution of instructional plans </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Act as a cultural bridge, helping align U.S. classroom expectations with the needs of East Asian students and families </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Support clear communication between teachers, curriculum teams, and operations partners</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3624684"><span class="ql-author-1893">Working Schedule: </span></p>
<ul>
<li class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><span class="ql-author-3624684">Tuesday-Friday Onsite</span></li>
<li class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><span class="ql-author-3624684">Saturday WFH</span></li>
<li class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><span class="ql-author-3624684">10am-7pm</span></li>
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<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3624684"><strong class="ql-author-3624684 ql-font-system"><u>What We're Looking For</u></strong><strong class="ql-author-3533054 ql-font-system"><u>:</u></strong></p>
<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3624684">Required Qualifications</p>
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<li class="">Native-level proficiency in English required</li>
<li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3431143">Demonstrated experience teaching ELA in a school setting</strong><span class="ql-author-3431143"> (public, private, or international school) </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143">Strong understanding of U.S. ELA instruction, classroom culture, and academic expectations </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143">Experience mentoring, training, or leading teachers (formal or informal leadership roles) </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143">Ability to teach, model instruction, and explain instructional decisions clearly</span></li>
</ul>
<div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3431143" data-header="2" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><span class="ql-author-3431143">Preferred Qualifications</span></div>
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<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Currently teaching or previously taught as a full-time ELA teacher </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Experience working with or living in East Asia (including but not limited to China, Korea, or Japan) </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Strong cross-cultural communication skills and global perspective </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Experience with online instruction or teacher training in virtual settings </span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3431143"> Background in curriculum design, instructional coaching, or program development</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3624684"><strong class="ql-author-3533054"><u>Compensation </u></strong><strong class="ql-author-3624684"><u>& Benefits Structure</u></strong><strong class="ql-author-3533054"><u>:</u></strong></p>
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<li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3533054">Total Compensation Package: </strong><span class="ql-author-3533054">$95,000-$110,000</span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-1893">Extensive </span><strong class="ql-author-1893">hands-on experience</strong><span class="ql-author-1893"> and the opportunity to </span><strong class="ql-author-1893">own and lead impactful projects</strong><span class="ql-author-1893"> from an early stage</span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3624684 ql-size-11 ql-font-system">401k and Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance</span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3533054">H1B Sponsorship available for eligible candidates</span></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-1893"> As part of a global education company, you may have the chance to </span><strong class="ql-author-1893">collaborate with international branches</strong><span class="ql-author-1893">, engage with our </span><strong class="ql-author-1893">headquarters</strong><span class="ql-author-1893">, or explore </span><strong class="ql-author-1893">cross-border career opportunities</strong></li>
<li class=""><span class="ql-author-3518868">Relocation Allowance available </span></li>
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<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><em class="ql-author-3533054">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. </em></p>
What you'll do
- The Head of ELA Teaching Management will lead the recruitment and training of ELA teachers while ensuring instructional quality and positive learning outcomes. This role also involves modeling effective teaching practices and collaborating with teams in the U.S. and China.
About Think Academy US
Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group(NYSE: TAL), 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. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL's online and offline education platform.
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What does Think Academy US pay for a Head of ELA Teaching Management?
Think Academy US offers a competitive compensation package for the Head of ELA Teaching Management role. The salary range is USD 95k - 110k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Head of ELA Teaching Management do at Think Academy US?
As a Head of ELA Teaching Management at Think Academy US, you will: the Head of ELA Teaching Management will lead the recruitment and training of ELA teachers while ensuring instructional quality and positive learning outcomes. This role also involves modeling effective teaching practices and collaborating with teams in the U.S. and China..
Is the Head of ELA Teaching Management position at Think Academy US remote?
The Head of ELA Teaching Management position at Think Academy US is based in San Jose, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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