Think Academy U.S · 15 hours ago
Head of ELA Teaching Management
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $110K/yrThink Academy US is a recently established education technology company focused on K-12 extra-curricular learning services. The Head of Teaching Management for the ELA Teaching Team will lead teacher recruitment, training, and instructional leadership to ensure high-quality ELA instruction and positive learning outcomes for students.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Lead the recruitment, screening, and selection of ELA teachers, with a strong preference for candidates with school-based teaching experience
Define clear hiring standards for ELA teachers, including instructional quality, classroom presence, and communication skills
Build and scale a stable, high-quality ELA teaching team in collaboration with academic and operations teams
Design and deliver onboarding and ongoing professional development (PD) for ELA teachers
Train teachers on instructional expectations, lesson structure, learning goals, and feedback standards
Lead workshops, training sessions, and lesson debriefs to align teachers around what strong ELA instruction looks like
Observe classes, review lesson recordings, and provide actionable feedback to teachers
Support teachers in improving classroom engagement, clarity of instruction, and student learning outcomes
Develop systems and best practices to ensure consistent instructional quality across teachers
Teach classes or deliver demonstration lessons as needed, serving as an instructional role model
Clearly articulate the instructional reasoning and cultural context behind ELA teaching practices
Represent the program internally and externally with strong instructional presence and credibility
Work closely with U.S.- and China-based teams to ensure smooth execution of instructional plans
Act as a cultural bridge, helping align U.S. classroom expectations with the needs of East Asian students and families
Support clear communication between teachers, curriculum teams, and operations partners
Qualification
Required
Native-level proficiency in English required
Demonstrated experience teaching ELA in a school setting (public, private, or international school)
Strong understanding of U.S. ELA instruction, classroom culture, and academic expectations
Experience mentoring, training, or leading teachers (formal or informal leadership roles)
Ability to teach, model instruction, and explain instructional decisions clearly
Preferred
Currently teaching or previously taught as a full-time ELA teacher
Experience working with or living in East Asia (including but not limited to China, Korea, or Japan)
Strong cross-cultural communication skills and global perspective
Experience with online instruction or teacher training in virtual settings
Background in curriculum design, instructional coaching, or program development
Benefits
401k and Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
H1B Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
Relocation Allowance available
Company
Think Academy U.S
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.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
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