Online ESL Teacher for VIPKID
Summary(Review): VIPKID are typically actively hiring, and they are probably the most significant online English school for teaching Chinese children. The pay rate is good at $14-$22, and there are a lot of reviews online. The Beijing peak times are Mon-Fri 6-10 pm and Sat-Sun 9 am–10 pm. You must have a North American(US/Canadian) accent and be a citizen of either country. However, you can live and teach from anywhere in the world. They do require a college degree in any type of field. Lastly, a year of experience with children is required (teaching, homeschooling, coaching, mentoring, volunteering with kids, etc.).
Job Overview for Online ESL Teacher
Pay Rate per Hour:
Minimum: $14
Maximum: $22
Class Size:
1
Student Ages:
Elementary & Junior (age 5-15)
Class Schedule:
Evening (6pm-9pm)
Night (9pm-12am)
Job Details for Online ESL Teacher
Accent(s):
Native North American
Degree Required:
Bachelor or above
Certification:
No/Preferred
Years Experience:
Min Hours Week:
7.5
Internet Speed(Mbps):
Min Uploading: 10 MB/s
Min Downloading: 20 MB/s
Oakary works closely with VIPKID and many schools. We help you land a job quicker and smoother by submitting one application and match you with MULTIPLE Teaching Jobs based on your teaching preferences and qualifications, and assisting you with the interview process and communication with the recruiters..
Online ESL Teacher Job Description
VIPKid is Forbes #1 rated company for Remote Jobs and ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2020 by Glassdoor. We connect children in China with the world’s best teachers for real-time one-to-one online English immersion learning. Simply said, we allow teachers to change kids’ lives while being able to work from home.
- $14-$22 per hour. teachers receive a minimum payment of US $14-$18/hour. There are incentives for every lesson, so the payment ranges from the US $14-22/hour.
- Flexibility with No minimum hours and no set schedule
- Curriculum provided
- An amazing community of 40,000 teachers
- All VIPKID classes are one-on-one
- Teaching materials, VIPKID curriculum team has already designed materials for every class. However, teachers must prepare for class by reviewing the class materials beforehand. Teachers may preview class materials in the classroom on the teacher portal 6-12 hours in advance.
- Do teachers need to communicate with parents? No, the VIPKID office staff will communicate with parents.
- Do teachers always teach the same students? No, teachers teach any student who books their class.
- Each class is guaranteed 25 minutes of active teaching time. After that, teachers may take a few minutes to leave comments. The total time commitment is 30 minutes per class, not including preparation time. 3 minutes are allowed for possible tech problems before a class is canceled.
- In order to maximize the number of classes you could get scheduled, we recommend you to be available for at least 7.5 hours (15-time slots per week at 30 minutes per time slot) during Beijing peak times. The following tends to be the most requested time periods in Beijing time: Monday-Friday 6-10pm, and Saturday-Sunday 9am–10pm. We do not require teachers to work full shifts; but having availability during the times mentioned above could ensure a higher possibility of being booked by our students.
Online ESL Teacher Job Requirements
- Eligibility to work in the US or Canada
- Bachelor’s degree in any field
- 1 school year of traditional teaching experience or the equivalent in mentoring, tutoring, or alternative education
- Following tech requirements:
Online ESL Teacher Salary and Compensation
As an independent contractor, your payment or “service fee” is calculated on a per-class basis (scheduled in 30-minute slots) and is composed of a minimum pay between $7-9 + incentives. Your minimum payment will be determined by your demo class performance, while incentives by your monthly class participation and completion as a VIPKID teacher.
- When and how will teachers be paid? Teachers are paid through direct bank deposits between the 10th and 15th of each month.
- VIPKID signs 6-month contracts with applicants who pass their screening process. Please inform VIPKID 2 weeks in advance if you want to take time off during your contract.
Schedule
Teachers must enter their weekly availability for one month in advance. Teachers’ weekly schedules are sent out each Saturday at 10 am Beijing time. Teachers can be booked for classes during the week, no less than 24 hours in advance. VIPKID encourages all teachers to check their emails and their schedule in the system daily.
In order to maximize the number of classes you could get scheduled, we recommend you to be available for at least 7.5 hours (15-time slots per week at 30 minutes per time slot) during Beijing peak times. The following tends to be the most requested time periods in Beijing time: Monday – Friday 6-10 pm, and Saturday – Sunday 9 am-10 pm. We do not require teachers to work full shifts, but having availability during the times mentioned above could ensure a higher possibility of being booked by our students.
VIPKID sets no limit on how much a teacher teaches during peak and non-peak time. Teachers have 100% control over their schedules. However, non-peak times are not popular amongst our students as they are not available for classes. Please also be advised that it can take up to a month to get a relatively steady stream of classes, as students and parents get to know and try new teachers. VIPKID makes no guarantee that a teacher will have a steady stream of classes.
How to Apply to Online ESL Teacher?
Oakary works closely with VIPKID and many schools. We help you land a job quicker and smoother by submitting one application and match you with MULTIPLE Teaching Jobs based on your teaching preferences and qualifications, and assisting you with the interview process and communication with the recruiters..
Online ESL Teacher Interview Process & Tips
- Practice the demo lesson PPTs.
- Take a look at our Applicant Performance Indicators so you know what we are looking for in candidates.
- Teach from a place with good background and lighting.
- Good Internet connection.
Area of Focuses for Demo Lesson
- Modeling
- Repetition
- TPR
- Lesson Objective
- Language and Speaking Speed
Company Information for VIPKID
VIPKid is a global education technology company that connects children with the world’s best teachers for real-time online English immersion learning. VIPKid’s mission is to inspire and empower every child for the future. VIPKid believes that education is not one-size-fits-all. Rather, all students are unique, and the world is within their reach when connected with great teachers capable of personalizing learning and sparking curiosity.
Founded in 2013 and formally launched in 2014, VIPKid has become China’s market-leading online education startup, attracting investment from Tencent, Sequoia Capital, Yunfeng Capital, Coatue Management, Matrix Partners, Sinovation Ventures, Learn Capital, Northern Light VC, Bryant Stibel, among others. The VIPKid platform currently connects over 700,000 paying students with over 100,000 teachers in the United States and Canada.
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