🧑‍🏫 Virtual ESL Teacher (Remote) – $58,698/year

🌟 Embrace the Power of Language — From Anywhere

Do you believe that language can be a bridge between dreams and reality? Are you passionate about helping others find their voice in a new tongue? If so, we’re looking for you! Join us as a Virtual ESL Teacher and become part of an inclusive, compassionate team committed to empowering learners across the globe. You’ll be shaping minds and hearts through connection, patience, and creativity while working from your favorite cozy corner of the world. This role is more than just teaching. It’s about creating belonging, building confidence, and guiding individuals toward global opportunities through English proficiency. Whether you’re guiding a business professional through conversational nuance or helping a student prepare for academic success, your work has a life-changing impact. And we’re here to support you every step of the way.

🌍 About the Organization

🤝 Who We Are

We’re a global, remote-first educational community driven by equity, compassion, and collaboration. Our teaching team comprises professionals from every walk of life—former travelers, new parents, creatives, and lifelong educators—united by a common goal: to make language learning human and accessible. We believe that education has the power to uplift lives and open doors. Our goal is to match motivated teachers with learners from around the globe eager to improve their communication skills. Through innovative practices and heartfelt connection, we aim to break down learning barriers and make English accessible to everyone.

💜 Stories of Impact

One of our teachers, Alex, shared how their student from Brazil, who was once hesitant to speak, now leads English webinars for her NGO. Another, Mei, who joined after a career change, now leads language sessions that empower refugee learners with job-readiness skills. Rahul, a teacher in India, supports adult learners in rural areas to build confidence for online freelancing gigs. These stories are a reminder that teaching here isn’t just a job—it’s a mission.

🎯 Primary Responsibilities

As a key part of our team, you'll inspire learners with culturally responsive instruction, promote inclusion, and tailor your teaching to meet the individual needs of each student. You’ll be entrusted with the incredible responsibility of shaping how English is experienced through fun, empathy, and meaningful interactions.

🔍 Core Teaching Duties

🎓 Lesson Planning and Delivery

• Design and deliver engaging online ESL lessons for beginner to advanced levels
• Use culturally inclusive materials and real-world themes
• Adapt lessons based on learners' backgrounds and goals

💬 Student Engagement

• Build learner confidence using praise, constructive feedback, and interactive tasks
• Track learner progress and personalize instruction accordingly
• Encourage student expression and participation in every session

📅 Classroom Management

• Maintain consistent scheduling and clear communication with learners
• Use class management tools to monitor attendance and performance
• Collaborate with peer educators on curriculum enhancement and planning

🤗 Community Building

• Foster a virtual environment where learners feel valued and seen
• Celebrate cultural traditions and individual achievements in class
• Uphold inclusive classroom policies that respect all voices

✅ Qualifications and Skills

We celebrate a wide range of teaching styles and personal journeys. If you connect with these qualities, you’ll fit right in:

🎯 Essential Qualifications

📘 Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Linguistics, or a related field
• ESL/TEFL/TESOL certification with at least 120 hours preferred
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating learning online using video conferencing platforms

🖥️ Professional Experience

• Minimum 1 year of online English teaching experience (formal or informal)
• Understanding of language acquisition challenges and motivational strategies

💻 Technical Proficiency

• Familiarity with Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams
• Comfortable using digital whiteboards, breakout rooms, and screen sharing tools

🌈 Preferred Attributes

🌐 Multilingual and Diverse Experience

• Fluency in another language is a plus
• Experience teaching students with special needs or learning differences

🛠️ Instructional Tools

• Exposure to LMS platforms like Moodle, Canvas, or Google Classroom
• Ability to develop lesson plans using Canva, Kahoot!, or Edpuzzle

🌱 Our Pledge to Fairness and Belonging

We recognize the strength of different perspectives, life stories, and personal experiences. Our guiding principles are grounded in fairness, kindness, and inclusive practices that celebrate what makes each unique. We welcome people from all walks of life and are devoted to creating a team culture where authenticity is honored and individuality is appreciated.

🫂 Belonging and Cultural Sensitivity

• Champion collaboration over competition
• Foster psychological safety in every learning space
• Use inclusive language in teaching materials and communication
• Recognize global customs through dialogue, holidays, and learner stories

🎁 Benefits and Compensation

You give your best—so we give ours:

💵 Compensation Package

• Annual Salary: $58,698 paid consistently and fairly
• Fully remote position with no commute, dress code, or rigid schedules
• Stipend for home office equipment, headset, and software subscriptions

📆 Flexibility and Time Off

• Flexible teaching hours tailored to your timezone
• Paid personal leave, holidays, and well-being days
• Respect for personal obligations and lifestyle preferences

🎓 Growth and Wellbeing

• Monthly virtual workshops and peer-led seminars
• Personalized coaching and performance feedback
• Wellness support fund for therapy, yoga, or creative pursuits
• Career path options in curriculum development or mentorship roles

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Team Culture and Work Environment

We value genuine connection. Whether it’s our weekly global coffee chats ☕, “Teach & Tell” sessions, or our private Slack channel for sharing teaching wins, you’ll always have a place to connect, laugh, and learn. We are a team built on trust, warmth, and inclusion. We support one another in times of celebration and challenge, offering flexibility when life gets busy and sharing cheer when wins come. Our community includes parents balancing toddlers, retirees bringing wisdom, and fresh graduates with creative energy.

🚀 The Greater Impact of Your Work

Language is power. It opens doors, builds bridges, and changes futures. As a Virtual ESL Teacher, your classroom might be digital, but your impact is real. You’ll guide learners on journeys beyond language fluency toward new jobs, friendships, and global citizenship. One sentence spoken confidently can lead to job interviews, academic opportunities, and a new chapter in someone’s life. With every learner, you light the way to belonging, opportunity, and personal triumph.

🌟 Warm Call-to-Action

Ready to make your mark? If you're passionate about language, culture, and connection and looking for a remote role where your presence matters, we’d love to hear your story. Apply today, and let’s teach the world together. Published on: Apr 17, 2025