Certified Online ESL Tutor for Children - urgently needed - Minimum one year's online experience, Must be living in China

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China Until 8/23/2026 1+ years exp First posted May 24, 2025 Last posted May 24, 2025
Job description

Job Title: English as a Foreign Language Teacher (online) - urgently needed


Location: China (remote, can teach from anywhere in the country)

Hours: Full time or part-time. Teaching times are weekdays during the day

Pay: $15-20 USD/hour (based on experience) as a contract employee


Overview

We urgently need to hire qualified online teachers for young students in China.

As a tutor, you will deliver English as a foreign language lessons to groups of up to four students 4-17 years of age. All students are based in China. You will guide and support students to develop and fulfill their academic potential using high energy and engaging teaching methods to encourage participation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver instructional activities (curriculum provided) that facilitate active learning in a one on one setting
  • Observe and evaluate student's performance and development (minimal assessment and grading required)
  • Use technology to support instruction
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
  • Participate in training and meetings, as required

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree (absolutely required)
  • Strong English (absolutely required)
  • Experience teaching or working with children online (required)
  • TEFL, TESOL, TESL, or CELTA certificate (absolutely required). If you don't have a TEFL you can obtain one online from our partner:
    https://www.letstefl.com/120-hour-tefl-course/?esl=nowtutorme
  • Please provide details of the certificate you possess in the cover letter

Key Competencies and Requirements

  • Because of class times, only applicants living in the Eastern time zone are eligible
  • You have a real passion for education, and it shows in your work
  • Authorized to work in China
  • Stable high-speed wired internet connection is required - Wifi is not acceptable
  • You have a fairly up to date Windows or Mac computer - Chromebooks, tablets, phones cannot be used for teaching
  • You are at ease with technology, and able to adapt when things don't go as planned
  • Contagious high energy level that makes kids want to learn
  • Flexibility and adaptability to switch things up when a lesson plan doesn't work
  • Classes take place during daytime hours on weekdays.

North American-based company, salary paid bi-weekly.

About this role

Summary

Deliver English lessons online to children in China, using provided curriculum.

Job title

English as a Foreign Language Teacher (online)

Experience level

required

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

must be in China, remote work allowed

Salary

$15k–$20k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

englishonline teachingtefltesolteslcelta

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

online teachingchildrenenglish as a foreign language
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

China

Remote Country