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About Qkids

Qkids is a leading online education platform that connects North American English teachers with over 1 million students from ages 4 to 12 years old. Using a narrative game-based curriculum, teachers guide students through fun and dynamic learning experiences while in the comfort of their own homes. Qkids’ unique patented platform is user-friendly and engaging for teachers and students alike. Founded in 2015, Qkids has become a national leader in cross-cultural online learning and established offices in Shenzhen, Xiamen, Guangzhou, and Beijing. The company has completed its Series B financing round led by IDG Capital and is poised to build lasting growth across the world. 

Start date: Immediate

Responsibilities: 

  • Teach English to young learners between 5-12 years of age through Qkids online platform
  • Our Class Coordination Team will handle scheduling and student assignment
  • Teachers will be teaching classrooms with up to 4 students
  • The curriculum is preset, no lesson planning required
  • Each in-lesson time is 30 minutes
  • Training and support provided

Regular class time slots: 19 hrs

  • 7 days a week (AM - EST):
  • 5:40-6:10, 6:20-6:50, 7:00-7:30, 7:40-8:10
  • Plus Friday and Saturday (PM - EST):
  • 7:40-8:10, 8:20-8:50, 9:00-9:30, 9:40-10:10, 10:20-10:50

Additional summer time slots (June - August EST): 12.5 hrs

  • Sunday - Thursday (PM-EST):
  • 8:40-9:10, 9:20-9:50, 10:00-10:30, 10:40-11:10, 11:20-11:50

Application Process:

Apply with all required materials > Initial screening > Demo Interview > Demo Interview 2 > Trial Classes > Background Check > Contract

Posted: July 2019
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LocationAnywhere
Start DateMay 2021
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher, University Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary, Middle School
Number of Vacancies300

Job Benefits

  • The base rate for our teachers is $16 USD per hour, equivalent to 2 lessons
  • There are attendance and performance bonuses, $1USD each, calculated weekly
  • With full bonuses, the pay is $20 USD per hour

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
TESL/TEFL Certificate
Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements
  • Must be eligible to legally work in the U.S. or Canada
  • Teaching licence or English teaching certificates (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, ESL) required
  • Digital literacy and the ability to lead an engaging learning atmosphere
  • Prior teaching experience or equivalent in education, tutoring, mentoring, homeschooling preferred
  • Technical requirements: a computer with stable internet connection and clear audio/video capacity
TEFL certification required
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