San Jose
2 months ago

Job Overview

Pay
Not disclosed

Job description

Location:
San Jose
Work arrangement:
On-site

Role Summary

  • Job Title: Part Time Teaching Assistant
  • Location: Cupertino , CA
  • Job Type: Part Time
  • Compensation: 20 per hour
  • Intended Start Date: July 2026 -December 2026

Think Academy is seeking part-time Teaching Assistant to conduct cognitive-skills assessments for children ages 3–5. Assessment areas include number sense, logic, spatial reasoning, attention, and other foundational thinking skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates in early childhood education or related fields to gain hands-on experience. Selected candidates will receive comprehensive training and support from our professional education team.

No prior experience is required, training, playbooks, and mentorship are provided. This position is a strong stepping stone toward event coordination, operations management, or campus/community marketing within Think Academy’s expanding network.

Selected candidates will receive training in

  • Think Academy’s assessment framework
  • Developmental characteristics of children ages 3–5
  • Cognitive-skills assessment procedures
  • Parent communication guidelines
  • Instructional techniques and classroom management

Teachers may begin conducting assessments after successfully completing the required training.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct one-on-one or small-group cognitive-skills assessments for children ages 3–5
  • Follow standardized assessment procedures and conduct classroom observations
  • Document each child’s performance and assist with assessment feedback
  • Create a welcoming, engaging, and encouraging environment
  • Help children feel comfortable and confident throughout the assessment
  • Collaborate with the assessment team to ensure a smooth and consistent process

Previous assessment experience is not required. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in:
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Child Development
  • Education
  • Psychology
  • Another related field
  • Genuine interest in working with children ages 3–5
  • Fluent English communication skills
  • Patient, caring, responsible, and detail-oriented
  • Able to follow standardized assessment procedures
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Availability Requirements

  • Consistent availability on weekday afternoons and weekends
  • Ability to work at least 10 hours per week
  • Ability to commit through the end of December 2026
  • Reliable attendance and interest in a stable, long-term opportunity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a preschool, daycare, summer camp, or similar setting
  • Tutoring, classroom-assistance, or children’s activity experience
  • Mandarin proficiency is a plus but not required
  • Interest in child development, private-school admissions, or education

Training

About the Company

About Think Academy

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 PreK-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.

Additional Information

Why Join Think Academy?

  • Gain practical preschool assessment experience
  • Work with an experienced Silicon Valley education team
  • Develop knowledge of child development and cognitive-skills assessment
  • Receive comprehensive training
  • Enjoy a flexible part-time schedule
  • Access potential long-term opportunities

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.

Role:
Part Time Teaching Assistant

Company profile

Think Academy US

thethinkacademy.com

Think Academy US provides after-school math programs for students from PreK to grade 12, offered online and in person, with tailored difficulty levels to help students excel in school classes and math competitions. A wholly owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it aims to advance education through science and technology. Think Academy landed in the USA in 2019 and reports that 1,072+ of its students won national math competition awards in 2024.

Founded
2019
Funding Stage
Subsidiary

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