About the posting
“Join Think Zone, where you'll help elementary and middle school students build confidence in math while gaining valuable leadership, communication, and teaching experience.”
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Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
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Posted Oct 7, 2026, 16 days ago, and seen on Think Academy's careers page today.
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Math Tutor (Perfect for High School & College Students!)
Job Type: Part-Time (6–12 hours/week, with opportunities for additional hours)
Program Dates: June 2, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Location: Think Zone Learning Center
1072 S De Anza Blvd A103, San Jose, CA 95129
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00/hour
Love Math? Make a Difference. Build Your Resume.
Looking for a rewarding after-school job? Join Think Zone, where you'll help elementary and middle school students build confidence in math while gaining valuable leadership, communication, and teaching experience.
Whether you're preparing for college, exploring a future in education, or simply looking for a meaningful part-time job, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills while making a real impact.
About Think Zone
Think Zone, part of TAL Education Group, helps K–8 students build strong math foundations through engaging, personalized instruction. We believe learning should be fun, challenging, and confidence-building—and our tutors play a huge role in making that happen.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Flexible after-school schedule
- Great experience for college applications and resumes
- Develop leadership, communication, and teaching skills
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Make a real difference in younger students' lives
- Opportunities to grow into leadership positions
What You'll Do
- Tutor K–8 students through personalized one-on-one math instruction
- Explain math concepts in ways students can easily understand
- Encourage problem-solving and critical thinking
- Build students' confidence and celebrate their progress
- Create a positive, engaging learning environment
- Track student progress using our curriculum and resources
- Build positive relationships with students and families
No lesson planning required—we provide the curriculum, materials, and training.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for friendly, dependable people who enjoy working with kids and want to make a positive impact.
You'd be a great fit if you
- Enjoy helping others learn
- Have a strong foundation in math
- Communicate clearly and patiently
- Are responsible and dependable
- Love encouraging and motivating younger students
- Are currently in high school (16+) or college, or have a high school diploma
Teaching or tutoring experience is a plus, but not required. We'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
A Schedule That Fits Around School
This role is designed to work around your school schedule.
Typical shifts include
- Tuesday & Thursday: 2 :30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday & Friday: 2 :30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
We're looking for tutors who can work 2–4 shifts per week , with Saturday availability strongly preferred .
It's a great opportunity to earn money while balancing classes, sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities.
Career Growth
At Think Zone, many of our leaders started as tutors.
Tutor
- Gain hands-on teaching experience while making a difference in students' lives.
Lead Tutor
- Mentor newer tutors and take on additional leadership responsibilities.
Assistant Manager
- Support daily learning center operations, help train new team members, and ensure a great student experience.
Learning Center Manager
- Lead a team, oversee center operations, and help shape the learning experience for students and staff.