Part Time Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Part Time Teaching Assistant

Location: Cupertino , CA

Job Type: Part Time

Compensation : 20 per hour

Intended Start Date : July 2026 -December 2026

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.

About This Role:

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.

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.

Qualifications

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

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.

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.