<p class="ql-long-3396189"><strong>Job Title: On-site English Classroom Teacher (Pre-Kinder - Kinder) + Business Operation Specialist</strong></p> <p class="ql-long-3396189"><strong>Location: </strong>San Jose, CA </p> <p class="ql-long-3396189"><strong>Job Type: </strong>Full-Time, Contract</p> <p class="ql-long-3396189"><strong>Department: </strong>Think U.S In-Person Silicon Valley</p> <p class="ql-long-3396189"><strong>Intended Start Date</strong>: Mid October</p> <hr> <h4 class="ql-long-3396189" data-header="1"><strong class="ql-author-50438 ql-font-microsoftyahei"><u>About Think Academy:</u></strong></h4> <p class="p1">Think Academy U.S., a subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), provides high-quality educational programs designed to help students build strong academic foundations, critical-thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning. <br>As we continue to expand our early childhood programs in the U.S., we are looking for an energetic and engaging <span class="s1"><strong>ELA & Phonics Teacher</strong></span> who loves working with young children and is excited to grow beyond the classroom.</p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr"><strong class="ql-author-50438 ql-font-microsoftyahei"><u>About This Role:</u></strong></p> <p class="p1">This is a <span class="s1"><strong>full-time, on-site teaching + education operations position</strong></span> designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about early childhood education.</p> <p class="p1">You will primarily teach <span class="s1"><strong>English Language Arts (ELA), phonics, early literacy, reading, and speaking</strong></span> to children ages <span class="s1"><strong>3–6</strong></span> in an in-person classroom setting.</p> <p class="p1">Beyond teaching, you will also participate in <span class="s1"><strong>student enrollment, parent engagement, academic operations, and local center initiatives</strong></span>. You will work closely with families to understand each child’s learning needs, communicate learning progress, and help families identify the right programs for their children.</p> <p class="p1">This is <span class="s1"><strong>not a teaching-only role</strong></span>. We are looking for someone who enjoys both working with children in the classroom and building relationships with parents and families. For candidates interested in building a long-term career in education, this role provides exposure to both the <span class="s1"><strong>academic and business sides of an education center</strong></span>, with opportunities to grow into roles such as Lead Teacher, Academic Manager, Program Manager, or Center Leadership.</p> <hr> <h2><span class="s1"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></h2> <h3><span class="s1"><strong>Teaching & Academic Responsibilities</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li>Teach engaging, interactive <span class="s1"><strong>ELA, phonics, early literacy, reading, vocabulary, and speaking classes</strong></span> for children ages 3–6.</li> <li>Use stories, games, movement, visuals, and hands-on activities to help young learners develop foundational English skills.</li> <li>Prepare lessons and classroom materials based on Think Academy’s curriculum and teaching standards.</li> <li>Communicate regularly with parents about students’ classroom performance, progress, and areas for improvement.</li> <li>Participate in teacher training, lesson preparation, curriculum discussions, and teaching-quality reviews.</li> </ul> <h3><span class="s1"><strong>Enrollment & Education Operations</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li>Build strong relationships with prospective and current families.</li> <li>Conduct student assessments, trial classes, learning consultations, and other enrollment-related activities.</li> <li>Help parents understand their child’s learning needs and recommend appropriate courses and learning pathways.</li> <li>Support student enrollment, retention, and re-enrollment initiatives.</li> <li>Collaborate with teaching, operations, and enrollment teams to create an excellent student and parent experience.</li> <li>Support additional center operations and growth initiatives as needed.</li> </ul> <p class="ql-direction-ltr"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong class="ql-font-microsoftyahei ql-author-50438"><u>Requirements & Qualifications:</u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span class="s1"><strong>Bachelor’s degree or above from a U.S. college or university.</strong></span></li> <li>Open to all majors; backgrounds in <span class="s1"><strong>English, English Language Arts, Literacy, Education, Early Childhood Education, History, Communications, Liberal Arts, or related fields</strong></span> are strongly preferred.</li> <li><span class="s1"><strong>Native-level fluency in spoken and written English</strong></span>, with clear pronunciation and strong communication skills.</li> <li>Genuine enthusiasm for working with <span class="s1"><strong>children ages 3–6</strong></span>.</li> <li>Energetic, expressive, patient, and comfortable