Online English Teacher VA
A senior Online English Teacher delivers live, structured English lessons to your students or staff over video, building conversational confidence, grammar and business communication skills with measurable progress.
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Description
An Online English Teacher VA delivers structured English lessons to individuals or small groups over video, covering conversational English, grammar, pronunciation, writing and business communication. They can assess learner levels, prepare lessons, provide feedback and track progress against clear goals. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent with substantial English teaching experience, no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee, helping education providers and businesses deliver consistent online English training.
Responsibilities
- Teach one-to-one and small group English lessons over Zoom, Google Meet or the client's classroom platform.
- Assess each learner's level using CEFR-aligned placement tests and set clear learning goals.
- Plan lessons and prepare materials covering speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation.
- Deliver business English, exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge) or general English according to the client's programme.
- Give constructive, specific feedback on pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary, and correct errors without discouraging learners.
- Track attendance, homework and progress in the client's system and write regular progress reports for students, parents or managers.
- Adapt teaching to different ages, cultures and learning styles, and keep young learners engaged with age-appropriate activities.
- Use digital tools such as interactive whiteboards, Quizlet, Kahoot and shared documents to keep lessons interactive.
- Follow the client's curriculum and safeguarding policies and keep lesson records complete.
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Requirements
- 5+ years teaching English online or in a classroom, ideally with adults and business learners as well as young learners.
- A bachelor's degree plus a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate of at least 120 hours.
- Near-native English proficiency with a clear, neutral accent, and confident use of the CEFR framework.
- Experience with IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge exam preparation is a strong advantage.
- Skilled with online teaching platforms, screen sharing and interactive lesson tools.
- Warm, patient communication style with the ability to hold a learner's attention on camera.
- A quiet teaching space with a good webcam and headset, high-speed internet and backup power, and availability during the students' time zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can they teach?
They can teach speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation, as well as general English, business English and exam preparation.
Can they teach different ability levels?
Yes. They can assess learners using CEFR-aligned placement testing, set appropriate learning goals and adjust lessons to different ages, cultures and learning styles.
Can they help with exam preparation?
Yes. Candidates may have experience preparing learners for IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge English examinations.
What systems can they use?
They can work with Zoom, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Canva, Quizlet and Kahoot, along with other online classroom platforms.
How experienced are the candidates?
Candidates are expected to have at least five years of English teaching experience and a bachelor’s degree plus a recognised TEFL, TESOL or CELTA qualification of at least 120 hours.
How much does it cost?
Rates start at $5 USD per hour for entry level, $7 USD per hour for intermediate and $9 USD per hour for senior talent. Full-time and part-time options are available.
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