Job Description
WHO WE ARE
51Talk is a leading global online English-education platform. We connect our community of 8000+ teachers around the world to children eager to learn English through our 1:1 online virtual classrooms.
As a publicly-listed company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: COE), we have been recognized as a thought-leader and pioneer in the global online-education industry. 51Talk is the only online education company recognized in the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China list for 2015.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
We’re looking for experienced online ESL teachers who love working with children and making learning fun. Along the way, 51Talk will assist you with free professional development training and help you become the best teacher you can be. As a 51Talk teacher, you will –
- Conduct 30-minute, one-on-one English lessons to Chinese learners online
- Prepare and study the teaching materials before the lesson starts
- Provide corrective feedback during the lesson
- Create a lesson memo at the end of each lesson
Because you’ll be teaching online from your home, you’ll need your own computer and high-speed internet connection. All of our classes are conducted 1-on-1 via our virtual online classroom. Working at home is pretty simple, just make sure you have:
- A desktop or laptop (Windows 7 or above) with a dual-core processor or better (Intel or AMD) and 2GB RAM or better
- DSL internet connection - 2mbps or better
- A headset - with noise cancelling features
- An HD webcam
- A quiet, clutter-free and well-lit teaching space in your home
HOW MUCH CAN I EARN?
Earnings are based on the number lessons you will conduct and your performance. Our top performing teachers earn as much as PHP 80,000 per month...but there are even more ways to earn on 51Talk:
- Referral incentives
- Performance-based incentives
- Pay raises corresponding with certifications and training completion
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Minimum Qualifications
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We’re looking for experienced teachers who love working with children and making learning fun. Along the way, 51Talk will assist you with free professional development training and help you become the best teacher you can be. In order to join our community, you should also have the following:
- Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college / university - preferably in Education, Communication or relevant language-related degrees accepted for the LET (Licensure Examination for Teachers)
- Experience teaching K-12
- Experience in teaching English to foreigners, adults and young learners is an advantage
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Excellent social skills, professionalism and patience
- Available to teach an average of 16 hours per week whenever you’re available during the following times:
- 7pm-11pm PHST (Monday to Friday)
- 9am - 11pm PHST (Saturday and Sunday)
WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED?
Because you’ll be teaching online from your home, you’ll need your own computer and a good internet connection. All of our classes are conducted 1-on-1 via our virtual online classroom. Working at home is pretty simple, just make sure you have:
- A desktop or laptop (Windows 7 or above) with a dual-core processor or better (Intel or AMD) and 2GB RAM or better
- DSL internet connection - 2mbps or better
- A headset - with noise cancelling features
- An HD webcam
- And, most importantly, a quiet, clutter-free and well-lit teaching environment / space in your home
Perks and Benefits
- Flexitime
- Work from Home
- Performance Bonus
Required Skills
- Classroom Management
- Program Evaluation
- E-Learning Design
- Training Facilitation
- Action Planning
- Acting
Preferred Courses
- Education
- English [Language Teaching & Literature]
- Elementary Education [Teaching in the early grades]
Jobs Summary
- Job Level
- Entry Level / Junior, Apprentice
- Job Category
- Education and Training
- Educational Requirement
- Bachelor's degree graduate
- Recruiter response to application
- Often
- Office Address
- Ortigas Avenue, Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines