Online English Teacher, $16 – 20USD/hr

  • Contractor
  • Part Time
  • Canada
  • 20 CAD / Hour

Qkids

Company Overview:

Qkids is a renowned online education platform that connects enthusiastic, qualified educators in Canada and around the world with young learners across Asia for high-quality English language instruction. Established on the belief that learning should be engaging, personalized, and globally accessible, Qkids harnesses technology and storytelling to make English education fun, effective, and culturally enriching for children aged 4–12.

A leader in virtual education, Qkids integrates animated lessons, interactive games, and real-time teaching tools through its proprietary digital classroom. Its innovative approach empowers teachers to deliver structured, engaging lessons while nurturing student confidence and communication skills. Flexibility is a key strength—Qkids offers educators the ability to work remotely, with adaptable scheduling to support a healthy work–life balance.

Qkids is committed to sustainability in both education access and workforce development. By offering remote positions and reducing geographic barriers, the company supports a more inclusive, environmentally conscious model of learning. Its values—integrity, collaboration, creativity, and respect—are embedded in every class, interaction, and initiative.

Qkids actively seeks passionate, tech-savvy educators in Canada who are eager to make a global impact while enjoying the independence of online teaching.

Current Job Opportunities:

Job TitleLocationSalary Range (CAD/hour)
Online ESL TeacherRemote (Canada)20–30/hour
Curriculum Reviewer/EditorRemote (Canada)25–35/hour
Teacher Trainer & MentorRemote (Canada)30–45/hour
Customer Support SpecialistRemote (Canada)22–28/hour
Lesson Content DeveloperRemote (Canada)28–40/hour

Job description

Position Details

Position title: Online English Teacher
Rate: $16-20 USD/hr (2 lessons)
Location: Remote, online (U.S. and Canada)
Start date: Immediately
Contract type: Independent Contractor
Contract term: 6 months

Your Work

Teach English to young learners between 5-12 years of age through Qkids online platform

Our Class Coordination Team will handle scheduling and student assignment

Teachers will be teaching classrooms with up to 4 students

The curriculum is preset, no lesson planning required

Each in-lesson time is 30 minutes

Training and support provided

Requirements

Eligible to legally work in the U.S. or Canada

Bachelor’s degree required

Teaching license or English teaching certificates (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, ESL) required

Digital literacy and the ability to lead an engaging learning atmosphere

Prior teaching experience or equivalent in education, tutoring, mentoring, homeschooling preferred

Technical requirements: a computer with a stable internet connection and clear audio/video capacity

The minimum time commitment is 6 hours weekly

Regular class time slots: 19 hrs
7 days a week (AM – EST):
5:40-6:10, 6:20-6:50, 7:00-7:30, 7:40-8:10
Plus Friday and Saturday (PM – EST):
7:40-8:10, 8:20-8:50, 9:00-9:30, 9:40-10:10, 10:20-10:50

Additional summer time slots (June – August EST): 12.5 hrs
Sunday – Thursday (PM-EST):
8:40-9:10, 9:20-9:50, 10:00-10:30, 10:40-11:10, 11:20-11:50


• Payment:

The base rate for our teachers is $16 USD per hour, equivalent to 2 lessons. There are attendance and performance bonuses, $1USD each, calculated weekly. With full bonuses, the pay is $20 USD per hour.

Application Process

Apply with all required materials (CV,Degree, intro video, PC spec) -> Initial screening -> Demo Interview 1 -> Demo Interview 2 -> Trial Classes & Background Check -> Contract

About Qkids

Qkids is a leading online education platform that connects North American English teachers with over 600,000 Chinese students from ages 4 to 12 years old. Using a narrative game-based curriculum, teachers guide students through fun and dynamic learning experiences while in the comfort of their own homes. Qkids’ unique patented platform is user-friendly and engaging for teachers and students alike. Founded in 2015, Qkids has become a national leader in cross-cultural online learning and established offices in Shenzhen, Xiamen, Guangzhou, and Beijing. The company has completed its Series B financing round led by IDG Capital and is poised to build lasting growth across the world. https://www.facebook.com/JoinQkids/

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