Teaching Management Specialist (Grade Leader)
Quick facts
- Pay
- $80,000-$90,000
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- San Jose, California
- Languages
- Mandarin
- Background
- Students welcome
- Industry
- Education — 261 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)
Location: 1245 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose
Intended Start Date: Early January 2025
About Think Academy
Think Academy US (www.TheThinkAcademy.com), 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!
About This Role
Think Academy U.S. Online is seeking a Full-Time Management Specialist (Grade Leader) for our Teaching Team. This role is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about online math education and aspire to become future leaders in the industry.
This role blends high-quality math instruction with strategic teaching management to drive student success and retention. You’ll teach engaging online classes, support and mentor fellow educators, and lead initiatives to continuously improve teaching quality and the overall learning experience for students and families.
1. Teaching Management
- Develop and implement effective teaching management strategies to enhance the quality of lesson delivered by our teaching staff
- Energetic and passionate self-starter with the ability to envision solutions and take initiative to execute towards the goal
- 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 to enhance their teaching skills
- Conduct regular classroom observations to evaluate teaching methods, classroom management techniques, and student engagement
- Plan and conduct training sessions and workshops to promote continuous professional growth among the teaching staff
- Conduct open and respectful communication with students and parents to understand user needs and provide personalized learning plan for students
2. Math Instruction (8~12 teaching hours/week)
- Deliver online math classes as part of your rotational training
- Work with teaching management team to advance teaching-related services
- Develop and reiterate classes that reflect teaching methods to maximize the students' learning outcomes
- Classes on Friday evenings and Saturdays will be required
Working Schedule:
- Tuesday-Friday Onsite
- Saturday WFH
- 10am-7pm
What We're Looking For:
- A genuine passion for education, especially for online learning, and a desire to create a 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; a 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 is a strong plus
- Working proficiency in both English and Mandarin is required
Compensation & Benefits Structure:
- Total Compensation Package: $80,000-$90,000
- Includes Base Salary: $78,000-$80,000 + Teaching Bonus: Up to 10%
- Extensive hands-on experience and the opportunity to own and lead impactful projects from an early stage; Fast-track path to management-level roles within 2–3 years, supported by structured mentorship and direct coaching from experienced leaders
- 401k and Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- H1B Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
- As part of a global education company, you may have the chance to collaborate with international branches, engage with our headquarters, or explore cross-border career opportunities
- Relocation Allowance available
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.
Visa sponsorship record: Think Academy International Education Inc.
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 20 | 4 | 0 | — |
| FY2025 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| FY2024 | 7 | 6 | 0 | — |
✔ Think Academy International Education Inc. filed 1 H-1B application for this kind of role (Operations Research Analysts) in the period above.
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Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Operations Research Analysts (SOC 15-2031).
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This role doesn't clearly match a profession on the USMCA (TN) list.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
- STEM OPT extension (F-1 students)
Requires an E-Verify employer. We didn't find this company in the E-Verify list — ask HR.
- Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)
Filed 4 PERM labor certifications: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Below Level IOperations Research Analysts · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $86,008 | ~15% |
| Level II | $107,453 | ~31% |
| Level III | $128,898 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $150,342 | ~61% |
This job pays $80,000–$90,000 a year — below the Level I prevailing wage. For H-1B the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage, so the offer would have to go up.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.