FAQS

About recruiting

What are the requirements to become an online English teacher?

Skills & Qualifications
  1. Must be at least 18 years old
  2. Basic computer literacy
  3. Has good English proficiency
  4. Has patience & passion for teaching
  5. Must not be working for another online ESL school
  6. ESL teaching experience is a plus

Technical Requirements

  1. Laptop or desktop
  2. Headset with external microphone
  3. Stable internet connection
  4. Skype and e-mail accounts
  5. Built-in or external web camera
  6. Quiet teaching environment

Do I need to have any previous teaching experience?

No, previous teaching experience is not essential but preferred

What are your computer requirements?

You can use any laptop/PC, as long as it can carry out Skype/Wechat voice and video calls.

Can undergraduate students apply?

Yes, students who are 18 years old and above are welcome to apply. Educational degree is not a required as long as the applicant can teach English effectively.

Do I need to know a foreign language?

Knowing a foreign language is not a requirement.

Do I need to get interviewed?

No,interview is not required.We will decide from your application form and the self introduction video you submitted.

 

About lessons

What is the teaching schedule?

You can choose to teach anytime that suits you and your students any day of the week, i.e. from Mondays to Sundays.

Are teaching materials provided?

We provide a wide selection of materials that you can choose from. You can also upload your own teaching materials to our database.


How do I get students?

Students can to view each tutors’s profile and select who to book based on it.

How do I deliver lessons?

All lessons are delivered via Skype or Wechat hence, tutors need to learn how to use these tools.
BEFORE THE LESSON

1. Arrange your schedule. Log into your account to access lesson slots.

2. Sessions booked by students. Students can choose their teachers based on teacher profiles.

3. Confirm your schedule at least 15 minutes before each lesson starts.

4. Review your students’ lesson preferences .You can view students’ profiles.


DURING THE LESSON

5. Log into Skype or Webchat. Ensure that your Skype or Webchat profile indicates that you are an online English teacher.

6. Add your students to Skype or Webchat.

7. Send your students a message introducing yourself as their teacher.

8. Contact your students on time.

9. Conduct the classes with your students. Conduct lessons with materials preferred by your students.

10. Provide feedback to your students.

11. End lesson professionally and on time.

How long is the usual lesson?

One lesson takes 25 minutes.

Is there a required minimum number of hours to teach?

There are no minimum teaching hours required. You can manage your schedule to suit your needs.

 

 

About Payment

How do I earn?

Your fee is calculated by multiplying the number of booked lessons you have completed in a month by the rate per lesson.

How and when do I get paid?

The fee is paid every 15th of the month via PayPal

What should I do if I want to cancel a booked lesson ?

If you need to cancel any lessons scheduled please inform our staff at least 35 mins before the lesson is due to start. If you do not inform our staff you will be fined 18USD.

Cancellations are expected to be infrequent in order to uphold the reputation of Hi Teacher.



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Where are your company located?


The company is located in Yokohama, Japan.