Part-Time Online ESL teacher for K-12 Students

The Opportunity
Looking for a fun and professional online teaching position with a stable income? Look no further!
At Sprout, we believe that teaching should be as enjoyable as it is rewarding, and by putting you in
control of your own virtual classroom, we bring this opportunity right into the comfort of your own
home.
We are looking for motivated, go-getter individuals with teaching experience under their belts. As
an independent contractor, you’ll teach Chinese children under 15 using Sprout’s curriculum - no
lesson planning required!
About Sprout
Sprout is an online teaching school based in China. Known to students and parents as Whales
English, it is designed for English learners between the ages of 5 to 15 with a registered student
population of over 10000 and still expanding. We have an average of 2-3 students in a class, and
approximately over 4000 different classes with more than 400 native English-speaking teachers
from North America and the UK.
The Work
• The classes: 50-minute full immersion English language group classes
• The pay: Base rate of $18-25 per 50-minute class, plus performance-based bonuses
• The curriculum: U.S. Common Core aligned lesson material, built from the ground up by our
in-house team
• The timing: Must be available to teach during our peak hours
• The place: Conveniently teach from your own home - no commute!
• The necessities: All you’ll need is a computer, a strong internet connection, and a noise-
cancelling headset - we provide the rest
• The benefits: You will receive ongoing professional development through our teacher training
courses.
• The culture: You will learn about Chinese culture through classroom exchanges with our
students.
Qualifications
• BA degree or higher
• Experience teaching kids (minimum of 1 year)
• Experience in the U.S. or Canadian education systems
• Desire to engage and inspire young learners
• At least one teaching certificate: state certifications, TESOL, TEFL, etc. (Preferred)
• ESL experience (Preferred)
Position Details
• Contract type: Independent contractor
• Start date: Immediately
• Contract term: 6 months
• Payment details: Teachers are paid through their choice of PayPal or bank transfer each
month for the previous month’s work
• Hours: Lesson times must be during our peak hours on:
Weekdays
EST: 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CST: 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM
MST: 4:00 AM - 8:00 AM
PST: 3:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Hawaii: 1:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Weekends
EST: 9:00 PM - 10:00 AM
CST: 8:00 PM - 9:00 AM
MST: 7:00 PM - 8:00 AM
PST: 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Hawaii: 4:00 PM - 5:00 AM