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Online ESL Teacher - Japanese Adult Students

3 months, 2 weeks ago
South Africa
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Junior
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Education and Training
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The Really Great Teacher Company

The Really Great Teacher Company

The Really Great Teacher Company specializes in providing comprehensive teacher management services for online language schools, focusing on the recruitment, development, and support of educators to enhance operational efficiency and teaching quality i...

Diversified Consumer Services
251-1K
Founded 2014
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Description

  • Deliver one-on-one 25-minute conversational and assessment-based English lessons to adult Japanese students.
  • Teach English to learners across all CEFR levels, from absolute beginner to advanced.
  • Work assigned shifts and manage 5-minute breaks between consecutive classes.
  • Cover classes for absent teachers when additional lessons are available.
  • Provide brief encouraging feedback after each class.
  • Adapt teaching to each student’s level, pace, and learning needs.
  • Maintain a professional, student-focused presence in an online teaching environment.
  • Respond to schedule changes and remain aware of assigned teaching hours.

Requirements

  • A 3-year National Diploma or higher is required.
  • A completed, accredited 120-hour TEFL certificate or equivalent is required.
  • At least 1 year of ESL teaching experience is required.
  • Ability to teach English across all CEFR proficiency levels, from absolute beginner to advanced.
  • Completion of a demo lesson as part of the application process.
  • Strong clear communication, patience, and empathy with learners.
  • Positive attitude, professional presence, and strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to adapt in a dynamic, student-driven environment and solve problems effectively.
  • Must have a computer with at least a 2GHz processor, 4 CPU, and 8GB RAM.
  • Must have fibre internet with LAN cable and minimum 20 Mbps upload/download speed, plus backup power, webcam, noise-cancelling headset, and a quiet private teaching space.

Benefits

  • Earn $6.50 USD per hour as an independent contractor.
  • Fully remote work-from-home teaching role.
  • One-on-one classes with a single adult student, allowing more direct impact.
  • Consistent access to motivated Japanese adult learners who may become regular students.
  • Minimal admin work, with no report writing required beyond a brief message.
  • All lesson materials are provided, with no lesson planning from scratch.
  • Free professional development through Inspire Academy.
  • Structured onboarding, dedicated support, and access to the Evolve Program community.

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