Educational Management Trainee at Think Academy

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Education, EdTechIndustries

Requirements

Genuine passion for education, especially online learning, and desire to create 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
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 (strong plus)
Working proficiency in both English and Mandarin

Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective teaching management strategies to enhance lesson quality delivered by teaching staff
Act as an energetic and passionate self-starter to envision solutions and execute initiatives toward goals
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
Conduct regular classroom observations to evaluate teaching methods, classroom management, and student engagement
Plan and conduct training sessions and workshops for continuous professional growth among teaching staff
Conduct open and respectful communication with students and parents to understand needs and provide personalized learning plans
Deliver online math classes (~8 hours/week) as part of rotational training
Work with teaching management team to advance teaching-related services
Develop and iterate classes to maximize students' learning outcomes (classes on Friday evenings and Saturdays required)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Math InstructionTeaching ManagementStudent RetentionTeacher MentoringLesson PlanningClassroom ObservationProfessional DevelopmentTraining SessionsOnline EducationEdTech

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work schedule and location for this role?

The role is hybrid with Tuesday-Friday onsite and Saturday WFH from 10am-7pm. Classes on Friday evenings and Saturdays are required, and the location is 1245 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and qualities are required for this role?

Candidates need a genuine passion for education and online learning, to be energetic and passionate self-starters who take initiative, proactive and reliable with full ownership of projects, and strong communicators and collaborators in a fast-paced environment.

What is the company culture like at Think Academy?

Think Academy emphasizes love and technology to make education better, fostering critical thinking and logic skills in K-12 students through innovative teaching techniques in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this management trainee role?

Recent graduates and early-career professionals passionate about online math education, eager to grow into future leaders, with the ability to take ownership of projects, mentor teachers, and drive student success in a fast-paced setting.