Online teaching jobs are all the rage right now. If you’ve considered teaching online, this is definitely the time to do it. The pandemic has showed educators that they’re capable of more than they ever thought possible. So many have discovered they actually really enjoy teaching online. So that begs the question – where are the best online teaching jobs? And what are the best companies to work for?
In this article, you’ll learn all about the top 5, absolute best teaching jobs out there. Then, pick the path that’s best for you!
Let’s get into it.
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Online Teaching Jobs with Magic Ears
Being a teacher for Magic Ears seriously is one of the best online teaching jobs out there in 2020.
This online ESL company doesn’t get enough love.
Firstly, it’s important to note that Magic Ears is one of the highest online English teaching jobs out there!
Did that get your attention? Good, because there’s more.
Secondly, their platform is super fun and engaging. Kids love using it, and teachers enjoy facilitating instruction with it.
Thirdly, they have a very flexible cancellation policy. This is especially great if you want to teach English online with multiple companies, or if you teach full-time at a brick-and-mortar school.
As online teaching jobs go, Magic Ears is one of our favorite companies.
Requirements
In order to to be hired, applicants must:
- Passionate about teaching! The smiles should come through. 🙂
- Be an English native speaker from the U.S. or Canada
- Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in any subject, or be a student actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree (must provide official transcript)
- Have a 120-hour ESL Certification*
- ESL/teaching experience preferred
Please note that they are currently holding applications from California residents due to AB5 restrictions (as are most other companies that hire home-based, online English teachers).
Technology Requirements
After you consider your personal qualifications, you should consider the technology you have available to you.
- Computer with: CPU: i5-6200 and newer generations.
- At least 4GB RAM
- Stable internet connection with: Upload speed: 5Mbps. Download speed: 20Mbps.
- An “over-the-ears” headset with microphone.
Please note that teachers cannot use in-ear headphones to teach classes.
Application Process
This image is directly from their website, and it outlines the application process with Magic Ears:
When you apply, allow up to 2 business days for processing at each step.
Throughout the application process, there are two places where you can find updates on your application’s status:
- The email with which you applied (check your spam folder).
- The Teacher Portal
Once you start the application process on the teacher portal, you can use the “Contact Us” link in your portal to easily reach out to Magic Ears when needed.
Payment
The payment system for most online teaching companies can be a bit confusing.
Their base pay ranges from $7.50-$10 per class depending on qualifications.
With the two available bonuses, your base pay can rise to $9.50-$12 per class for a total of $19-$24/hr. Most online teachers with Magic Ears are earning between $17 and $26 per hour.
The photo below better explains the pay structure for Magic Ears:
Looking for support with Magic Ears?
This is the other company that the amazing Amanda Joe works for!
And she’d be happy to help when you apply to Magic Ears through her link.
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Online Teaching Jobs with iTutor Group
iTutor definitely ranks as being one of the best online teaching jobs available in 2020!
One teacher in our group made over $1,000 in ten days, just from teaching online with iTutor Group.
Imagine what you could do in a month!
Unlike other online teaching jobs, the company schedules bookings for you.
This means it’s easy for new teachers to break into the market and earn quickly.
Requirements
In order to to be hired, applicants must:
- Uniquely, iTutor Group does not require teachers to be native speakers
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- TESL, TEFL or TESOL certification
- Minimum 5 hours of availability per week, during peak times in China
Please note that they are currently holding applications from California residents due to AB5 restrictions (as are most other companies that hire home-based, online English teachers).
Technology Requirements
After you consider your personal qualifications, you should consider the technology you have available to you.
- Desktop/Laptop PC: Intel Core2 Duo processor or better (no netbook or tablet).
- Windows operating system: Windows 7 or 8 Internet Explorer web browser: Version 9 or higher. Mac: OS 10.11.12 or above (no iPad)
- RAM: 2GB or more
- Internet Speed: Minimum 800 Kbps download and 500 Kbps upload wired internet connection: Cable, DSL, or Fiber Optics (no wireless connection).
- Webcam: Either built-in or preferably high quality Creative, Logitech, or comparable.
Please note that teachers cannot use in-ear headphones to teach classes.
Application Process
The application process for iTutor Group is very straightforward.
- Submit the application (very quick!)
- Select an interview time (you’ll be contacted if you pass the initial screening)
- You’ll hear back about the result of your interview quickly – usually, it’s a matter of days
- Once you’re good to go, you’ll set your availability and start teaching!
Payment
Your payment includes a basic rate, with incentives added on top of that.
Performance bonuses compound upon each other each month depending on a number of factors, including how students rate you and how often you teach.
Need help with your iTutor Group application? Michelle Medlin is your go-to person!
This member of the Traveling Teachers community made over $1,000 in her first two weeks of working for iTutor. Crazy, right?! But it’s possible when you’re committed.
Sign up for her iTutor through her link to learn more about how she did it!
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Online Teaching Jobs with GoGo Kid
Online teachers who work with GoGo Kid often cite how much the company cares for it’s employees.
This is why we’ve included it on our best of list of online teaching jobs for 2020.
Another factor that sets GoGo Kid apart, is the fact that you can teach online with GoGo Kid from anywhere in the world, so long as you’re eligible to be hired with them.
GoGo Kid has some of the most flexible requirements of any online ESL teaching company out there. However, also means it can be competitive.
Be sure that you read all of the requirements and follow all instructions correctly the first time!
Requirements
To teach online with GoGo Kid, applicants should:
- Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree
- Have at least one year of experience working with children
- Have a stable internet connection
- Be willing to communicate not only with the students, but also with the parents
Technology Requirements
After you consider your personal qualifications, you should consider the technology you have available to you.
- System: Mac OS 10.8x or higher. Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or higher.
- Memory & CPU: At least 4GB RAM, Intel Core i3 above
- HD External camera or HD integrated camera.
- A headset with a microphone, stable output and input
- Wired DSL Internet Connection – at least 20 Mbps
Application Process
The application process for GoGo Kids is also very easy compared to other online teaching jobs out there.
- Complete an online application (Sign up + Basic Information)
- Schedule an interview
- Attend an orientation program
- a. Orientation Quiz
- b. One-to-Many Live Training Session
- c. One-on-One Mock Class Training Session
- Submit the paperwork
- Sign the contract
Payment
Your payment includes a basic rate, with incentives added on top of that.
Performance bonuses compound upon each other each month depending on a number of factors, including how students rate you and how often you teach.
Check out their payment matrix below:
| Class Payment | Per Class | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Base Pay(Level 1) | USD 7~10 | based on your credentials and interview performance. |
| Base Pay(Level 2) | USD 7~10 | based on your credentials and interview performance. |
| Credit Score(Level 3) | USD (7~10)+($1.5~$2)*100% | Today’s Credit Score and Classes Completed Today |
| Credit Score(Level 4) | USD (7~10)+($1.5~$2)*110% | Today’s Credit Score and Classes Completed Today |
| Credit Score(Level 5) | USD (7~10)+($1.5~$2)*125% | Today’s Credit Score and Classes Completed Today |
| Total per one hour | USD 14~25 |
Amanda Joe is a super teacher; she teaches English online with more than one company!
She’s also a member Traveling Teachers community, and she’d love to help you on your journey to work with GoGo Kid.
Online Teaching Jobs with Q Kids
QKids is known in the online teacher world as having one of the most flexible cancellation policies.
Limited Attendance policies requiring 24 hour notice for schedule changes and minimum 5 hour notice to maintain eligibility for overall attendance fee.
This makes it a great supplementary income stream for educators teaching online through other platforms.
The teaching style is also different, as everything is taught through games and through play.
Requirements
In order to teach online with Q Kids, an applicant should be:
- Eligible to legally work in the U.S. or Canada
- Holding a Bachelor’s degree
- Certified with a teaching license, or holding an English teaching certificate (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, ESL)
- These are all required before lessons are assigned
Technology Requirements
As it is with any online teaching company, technology requirements must be considered.
Here are the minimum technology requirements for those seeking online teaching jobs with Q Kids:
- Minimum upload speed: 2Mbps. Minimum download speed: 4Mbps.
- Test your speed here: http://www.speedtest.net/
- *Cable connection is recommended.
Application Process
Here’s the application process with Q Kids:
- Apply with all required materials
- Initial screening
- Demo Interview 1
- Demo Interview 2
- Trial Classes & Background Check
- Secure your contract!
Payment
Q Kids has an involved pay structure, so see the full details laid out below:
- $4 base pay for standby lessons (approximately 10 minutes with no teaching required).
- $1 Performance incentive for each lesson based on family review
- $1 Attendance Bonus for each lesson once a minimum of 15 lessons are taught in a week.
Is this the right online teaching job for you?
If so, sign up with Meghan Ramsey – a Q Kids teacher an an awesome member of the Traveling Teachers community, and see if someone there can help!
Online Teaching Jobs with VIP KID
Of course, I’d be remiss to exclude VIP KID when discussing online teaching jobs!
VIP KID is possibly the juggernaut of the industry.
On top of having some of the most popularity when it comes to being a TESL company, they also offer multiple revenue streams to teachers.
On top of teaching English online, you can earn incentives for completing classes, and recruiting other people to become VIP KID teachers!
Requirements
To be eligible to apply for VIP KID, you must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree (can be in any field)
- Work authorization for the U.S. or Canada
- Two years of experience teaching, coaching, tutoring and/or mentoring
- Highly reliable technology
Technology Requirements
Since VIP KID is such a well-established company, it has a reputation to uphold.
This means they have some pretty weighty technical requirements:
- Desktop, Laptop, Macbook, iPad, or Microsoft Surface (no Chromebooks)
- Windows 7, 8 and 10; Mac OS 10.X or higher operating system (Linux and Chrome OS are NOT supported by VIPKid)
- Intel i5 processor or higher
- 8GB RAM or higher
- Fast and stable internet connection will make a smooth teaching and learning experience. Ideally, a wired high-speed internet connection of ≥ 25 Mb/s
Application Process
Here’s the application process with Q Kids:
- Apply with all required materials
- Initial screening
- Demo Interview 1
- Demo Interview 2
- Trial Classes & Background Check
- Secure your contract!
Payment
Here are the all of the ways to maximize your income with VIP KID:
- The base pay rate is $7-$9 per class
- $1 attendance bonus per class
- Extra $0.50 for every class taught after teaching a minimum of 30 lessons in a month
- Extra $1 for every class taught after teaching 45 classes in a month
Interested in applying to teach for VIP Kid? Sign up through Katrina Gay’s link.
She’s extremely helpful, enthusiastic, and super knowledgeable about ESL.
And of course, she’s another awesome member of the Traveling Teachers community.
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