Onsite English Language Arts Teacher

Location: On-site, Downtown Toronto, Canada

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Program: Think Academy US Online ELA

Working Schedule:

Wednesday to Sunday 1pm-9pm EST time

Two shifts available for Saturday and Sunday: (Will be assigned by the team)

8am-4pm EST time

1pm-9pm EST time

Who we are:

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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Whom we are looking for:

Think Academy U.S. is looking for Full Time ELA Teacher to work with our students from 2nd to 5th grade. This role is designed for recent graduates / early-career professionals / experienced teachers who are passionate about online math education and aspire to become future leaders in the education industry.

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

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Location: Downtown Toronto, Canada

• First 4 months-Probabtion Period: Full-time on-site, Wednesday to Sunday on site, Monday and Tuesday off
• After 4 months-Passed Probation: Hybrid work model-one day on site weekly

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What You Will Do:

• Deliver online ELA classes weekly, approximately 20 teaching hours per week
• Actively engage and manage an online classroom of up to 15 students.
• Develop and reiterate classes that reflect teaching methods to maximize the students' learning outcomes
• Teach during required peak hours, including Saturday and Sundays early mornings.
• Work with teaching management team to advance teaching-related services
• Communicate effectively with students and parents, offering timely and personalized homework feedback.
• Commit to 40 hours per week (teaching part is primarily on weekends and weekday evening).

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What You Will Gain：

• Structured Career Path in ELA Teaching
  • Junior Stage: On-site training, shadow teaching, mentorship, and structured feedback to help you succeed from Day 1.
  • Mature Stage: Independent teaching with hybrid flexibility, plus opportunities to mentor new teachers.
  • Expert Stage: Recognized for outstanding performance, with eligibility for fully remote teaching, leadership roles, and curriculum development opportunities.
• Professional Growth & International Exposure
  • Clear advancement opportunities to become a lead teacher for strong performance individuals
  • Develop world-class ELA teaching skills through our structured training and continuous practice
  • Broaden your horizons with valuable international perspectives and cross-cultural teaching experience
  • Collaborate with colleagues from Think Academy's global branches, gaining exposure to top-level ELA teaching practices and leadership

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• Professional level English proficiency, with the ability to communicate clearly and naturally in both spoken and written English-fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Prior tutoring, teaching assistant, or other student-facing teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Eager to learn and grow, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible and caring when working with students and families, with strong ownership of the student experience.

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Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: CAD $3,500 per month.

• Monthly teaching bonus: Up to CAD $1,200, based on eligible teaching hours in the last working week of each month:

  • Fewer than 15 hours: No teaching bonus.

  • At least 15 but fewer than 18 hours: CAD $600.

  • 18 hours or more: CAD $1,200.

Total monthly compensation ranges from CAD $3,500–$4,700, before any additional performance bonus. Bonus tiers are not cumulative; teachers receive only the bonus for the highest threshold they meet.

The monthly Teaching Hour Bonus is based on teaching hours in the last working week of each month, rather than the monthly average.

Only long-term classes and writing office hours count toward this bonus. Trial class or any other short-term teaching time is excluded.

Examples:

• 14.5 eligible hours: CAD $3,500 base salary; no Teaching Hour Bonus.
• 17 eligible hours: CAD $3,500 base salary + CAD $600 Teaching Hour Bonus.
• 18 eligible hours: CAD $3,500 base salary + CAD $1,200 Teaching Hour Bonus.
• Monthly performance bonus: An additional 10%–20% bonus based on student retention rates and achievement of classroom performance and post-class service targets.

Other Benefits:

• Statutory Holiday Pay: In accordance with applicable Ontario employment standards.
• Group Insurance: Access to the company's group insurance plan.
• Statutory Unpaid Leave: 3 days of unpaid leave per calendar year, in accordance with applicable employment standards.
• Vacation Pay: 4% of gross wages, in accordance with Ontario employment standards.

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.