Remote Language Arts Teacher

Job summary

Teach live online English language arts classes focused on reading, speaking, and writing, using Think Academy curriculum resources. Manage virtual classes, assess and track student progress, communicate with students and parents, and participate in training and professional development.

Job details

Location: Remote Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Intended Start Date: ASAP About Think Academy Think Academy Online is a leading education technology company dedicated to providing high-quality K–12 supplemental learning services through innovative digital instruction. We believe that inspired teaching, thoughtful curriculum, and carefully designed reading experiences empower students to grow academically and confidently. Our programs are designed with research-based pedagogy and delivered by experienced educators. About This Role We are seeking passionate Native-level English-Speaking ELA Content Teachers to join our online teaching team. The ideal candidates are experienced with elementary English instruction (particularly in the U.S. public/private/charter school context), skilled at teaching Reading, Speaking, and Writing, and committed to nurturing English literacy in young learners. You will help deliver engaging live classes based on Think Academy's ELA curriculum. Interested in learning more about Think Academy and our ELA programs? Visit our website here: https://www.thethinkacademy.com/english As an ELA Remote Teacher at Think Academy, your responsibilities include: Teach online ELA classes focusing on Reading & Speaking and Reading & Writing skills. Prepare and deliver well-structured lessons using Think Academy's curriculum resources. Actively engage and manage a virtual classroom of up to ~10 students. Grade student work, provide timely feedback, and track student progress. Communicate professionally with students and parents regarding learning goals and performance. Participate in regular teacher training, curriculum discussions, and professional development. Attend a mandatory, stage-based onsite training program in Toronto, Canada. The training period is estimated to last up to three months, but teachers who successfully pass all required assessments ahead of schedule may complete the onsite training early and transition to remote teaching. What We're Looking For: Native-level English speaker with excellent command of American English. U.S. public/private/charter school ELA teaching experience preferred (1st–4th grade focus ideal). Bachelor's degree (any field) required; Education/ELA/English majors preferred. Strong understanding of elementary reading instruction, literacy development, and writing support. Comfortable with online teaching technology and virtual classroom management. Enthusiastic, student-centered, and able to inspire young learners. Must be available and able to attend a mandatory, stage-based onsite training program in Toronto, Canada. The training is estimated to last up to three months; however, the actual duration may vary depending on individual progress. Candidates who complete and pass all required training stages early will be qualified to teach and may return home to begin remote teaching. Pay & Benefits Structure: Base Pay: Starting from $30-$35 CAD per teaching hour. Non-Teaching Fee: $16-20/hour; Includes class preparation and after-class services such as grading homework, replying to parent messages, periodically giving feedback, etc. Retention Bonus: Teachers are eligible for a student retention bonus (performance-based incentive tied to class retention). Additional compensation for lesson planning, training, and teacher development may apply. Flexible schedule suited for educators seeking part-time online work. Work Schedule: Typically 40 hours per week, with classes often scheduled in afternoon/evening hours (U.S. time zones) and weekends. Commitment to at least one full semester (Spring/Summer/Fall) preferred. 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.

What you’ll do

Teach live online English language arts classes focused on reading, speaking, and writing, using Think Academy curriculum resources. Manage virtual classes, assess and track student progress, communicate with students and parents, and participate in training and professional development.

Requirements

Candidates must be native-level English speakers with excellent American English, a bachelor's degree in any field, and strong knowledge of elementary reading, literacy development, and writing support. Elementary ELA teaching experience in a U.S. public, private, or charter school is preferred, along with online teaching and classroom management skills and availability for mandatory onsite training in Toronto.

Benefits

• Student Retention Bonus
• Additional Compensation For Lesson Planning, Training, And Teacher Development
• Flexible Schedule

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• enthusiastic · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Retention · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Lesson · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• English Language Arts Instruction
• Reading Instruction
• Speaking Instruction
• Writing Instruction
• Elementary Literacy Development
• Lesson Planning
• Virtual Classroom Management
• Online Teaching Technology
• Student Engagement
• Student Assessment
• Grading
• Providing Student Feedback
• Parent Communication
• American English Proficiency

Job areas

• Education

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