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Online English Teacher

We’re looking to hire teachers for our Online Learning Program. Teachers and each Teacher Coach teaches English (Spanish, French, German) classes (online) at K-12 China based schools each morning and afternoon (Mon. to Fri.), during the China daytime hours. Classes are taught standing up with the K12 classroom setting.

  • A genuine relationship with the students;
  • Understanding of a Student’s Cultural Background;
  • Training in Second Language Education Techniques and Approaches;
  • Encouraging English Conversations & Involvement Outside the Classroom;
  • A Willingness to connect with Communities and Collaborative approach.

Hiring Process:

  1. Interview 
  2. Mock Class & IT and teaching software test
  3. Contract sigining 
  4. Training + class observation
  5. Teach, collaborate, gain feedback and get improved
Posted: October 2019
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

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LocationOnline, Online Teaching jobs
Start DateJuly 2020
Eligible CandidatesDirector/Principal, Licensed Teacher, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Number of Vacancies1000

Job Benefits

  • $22-35 base
  • We also offer up to $5 Quality Class Incentive for top 15 teachers, which will be calculated in the end of each semester according to the schedule of Chinese schools

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
TESL/TEFL Certificate
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada
Additional School Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (must)
  • Major in English, Elementary School, Education, ESL, Spanish/French/German, Arts, History is preferred
  • K12 State Teaching License (USA/Canada), TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, Google Teacher Certification, or other relevant liscence (must)
  • Cross-disciplinary teaching experience (preferred)
  • Online teaching experience (preferred)
  • Teaching experience in K-12 schools (preferred)
  • Interested in music, high-tech, arts, science, hand puppets, etc. (preferred)
  • Outgoing, energetic, passionate in teaching, open and empathetic in multi-culturalism(must)

To prepare for good regular classes, teachers need:

  •  A Windows 10 computer or a recent Mac computer. (For Windows 10 computer, at least an Intel i3 CPU and 8G RAM)
  •  A webcam camera with at least 720P resolution
  •  A headset (headphones + mic)
  •  A whiteboard (3 by 5 feet)
  •  Bright lighting
  •  Internet Speed: upload/download speed: at least 20Mbps/20Mbps
TEFL certification required
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