English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher ( Part-Time )

The role

You will deliver English and early-literacy lessons to students ages 3–6. You will monitor student progress and collaborate with parents and campus staff.

What you will do

• Deliver English and early-literacy lessons to students ages 3–6
• Teach phonics, vocabulary, storytelling, reading comprehension, and foundational writing skills
• Use songs, games, movement, and hands-on activities
• Adapt instructional methods and materials to meet students' developmental needs
• Prepare lesson materials and complete other teaching-related responsibilities
• Monitor and document students' language development and academic progress
• Provide parents with regular feedback through check-ins, progress reports, and conferences
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and well-organized classroom environment
• Establish clear routines and use positive behavior-management strategies
• Communicate with parents and collaborate with teachers and campus staff

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of experience teaching English or early literacy to preschool, kindergarten, or lower-elementary students
• Strong understanding of child development, early-literacy acquisition, and age-appropriate teaching strategies
• Excellent classroom-management and communication skills
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children ages 3–6
• Responsible, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality instruction
• Available to work on weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays
• Authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, English, or a related field
• Experience with inquiry-based, project-based, or play-based learning
• Familiarity with U.S. early-learning or elementary education standards
• Experience teaching English Language Learners or bilingual students
• Experience communicating with parents and providing student-progress feedback

Benefits

• Meaningful impact
• Supportive team
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development
• Access to training, curriculum resources, and opportunities for continued growth

About the company

Think Academy believes every child deserves a joyful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate introduction to English and early literacy.