You are a professional in the ESL/EFL industry who is passionate about elevating and empowering women all over the world by helping them develop their English skills to advance in their careers and feel confident in their new English-speaking homes.
You want to shout YES! to the idea of helping others overcome years of feeling trapped, confused, and frustrated by their perceived inability to speak fluent English. They’ve done all the right things when it comes to language learning but they still feel too shy, stuck, or nervous to speak.
You believe the world is better and kinder when we engage in meaningful conversation and you’re committed to creating space for that to happen.
You are thrilled by the idea of working on a small but dynamic virtual team with a values-driven culture that prioritizes empathy, kindness, and support—among our team and with our students.
Speak Confident English is seeking a new teacher to join its team to deliver online, small group classes to adults in our Advanced/Mastering Conversation programs and support women learning inside our membership-based Confident Women Community.
At Speak Confident English, as you might guess, we focus on helping students develop lasting confidence and fluency in their spoken communication. Quite often we act more as coaches and confidants to students seeking social mobility, career opportunities, or comfort in a new English-speaking home yet struggling with confidence and the leap toward fluency. This includes students moving to an English-speaking country and aiming to feel comfortable living/working in English; adjusting to life as a refugee; working as an executive director and advocate in an international human rights organization; taking the opportunity to lecture in an international university program; or starting a new company and working with international clients.
Our team works to bring compassion, support, and kindness to the life of each client while also providing practical instruction on how to develop confidence and fluency in English. And we believe every success—no matter how big or small—is worthy of celebration.
Job Offer Details
Part-time* teaching position with small group classes via our Advanced/Mastering Conversation course as well as teaching workshops and engaging with students in our membership program, the Confident Women Community (9-12 hours per week to start).
*For those in the U.S., this can be a part-time employment position or a contracted worker position.
*For those outside the U.S., this is a contracted position.
Join a thriving community of highly engaged students and a passionate, supportive team.
Provide lessons to adult students from around the world at an intermediate (B1) to advanced (C1) level on relevant and practical topics that provide social mobility and professional opportunities.
Work from anywhere that allows you to meet our Internet requirements at all times.
Competitive compensation rates and benefits.
Reading this makes you say, “Yes!! This is me!”
You’re a professional teacher; punctual, engaged, and highly self-motivated.
You have strong communication skills in both written and spoken communication, including clear, timely, and proactive communication.
You’re an empathetic listener who takes an interest in others and can engage others in conversation easily.
You are excited by the idea of using creativity and innovation in the classroom, combined with adopting non-traditional teaching materials.
You thrive on going over and above and always seek to over-deliver to customers and your team.
You love helping your students build confidence and have a knack for drawing out shy students.
You take pride in your work and believe in doing it right the first time.
You understand how to provide and are energized by outstanding customer experience.
You keep track of details/responsibilities and are well-organized; nothing slips through the cracks for you. You almost never have one of those, “I forgot” or “I don’t know what happened to that (email, request, document, etc.)” moments.
You’re comfortable wearing many hats and you do what it takes to figure things out. You don’t say things like, “That wasn’t in my job description” or “That’s not my problem.”
You’re tech-savvy and comfortable online; being on video doesn’t make you nervous.
You’re a clear, competent speaker who is aware of your body language, facial expressions, and voice.
You’re 100% okay with autonomy and can contribute to a collaborative team.
You are absolutely on board with a team culture that seeks to lift each other up and step in to support rather than compete, vie for attention, or let others figure it out on their own.
The idea of working in a virtual environment sounds perfect for you because you love to be home in a quiet, comfortable space when working.
You’re great at creating productive routines and removing distractions.
You have rock-solid knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation and can quickly respond to challenging questions from students with an Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1) level of English.
You’re ready to embrace the values and mission of Speak Confident English and its community.
If you can say yes to these statements, it’s a huge PLUS.
You have overseas living and teaching experience.
You’re proficient or fluent in a second language (B1 or higher).
You have a commitment to a career in the EFL/ESL profession.
Experience teaching skills beyond English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation such as job interviews, negotiations, leading discussions, public speaking, etc.
You’re super tech-savvy and are comfortable with social media, apps, and online programs such as Google Drive and Zoom.
This position is not for you if…
You don’t always have strong and reliable Internet service.
You often have technology problems that freak you out or that you can’t solve.
You have a slow, old computer that often crashes or has viruses.
You prefer daily verbal communication with your supervisor and team over written communication.
You have limited availability or are seeking a full-time Monday – Friday job with traditional business hours.
You don’t accept regular and detailed feedback well.
You do’t meet deadlines well, cannot manage your time, and have trouble following through or communicating when behind.
You struggle with asking for help or admitting when you’re behind schedule on a task.
You’re looking for a “side” job while growing your own online teaching business.
You love traditional classroom teaching and want to stick to a traditional book-based curriculum with quizzes and tests to measure progress.
You feel uncomfortable or struggle with responding to questions from students in the classroom, whether they’re about English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, or a variety of communication skills.
Essential Skills and Requirements
Please note that we’re serious about these minimum requirements and will not consider anyone who doesn’t meet them.
Native-level proficiency in English or fluency equivalent to C2 level
TESOL certification (please make your certification clear on your resume)
Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience with adults/professionals
Experience teaching English online
Comfortable online and on video
Based within one of the U.S. Time Zones or within GMT -4 to GMT -7
Location—This position is 100% online and location-independent (however, please see the note below about availability). It’s essential that you be in a quiet location that will not disrupt our live video classes in any way when teaching.
Availability — Your timezone and availability are critical. Currently, we are looking for someone who is available within the following windows of time to meet current needs:
Tuesdays: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (GMT -5 or Eastern Time U.S.)
Wednesdays: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (GMT -5 or Eastern Time U.S.) for weekly team meetings
Wednesdays: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (GMT -5 or Eastern Time U.S.)
Thursdays: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (GMT -5 or Eastern Time U.S.)
Plus, flexibility throughout the week for 1:1 meetings with the director, admin tasks, and live workshops for the Confident Women Community (scheduled monthly based on individual availability) is needed. These events are planned out in advance based on your availability.
Equipment — You have your own computer or laptop that is fast, reliable, and virus-free. You will need to install Google Drive and Zoom. You’ll also need a quiet space, a quality microphone (or headphones), and video that will enable clear communication during live classes. A phone is not acceptable.
Internet — You must maintain consistent access to a fast and reliable internet connection.
Preferred Skills
While not required for the position, the following skills and experience are highly preferred
Experience learning another language at least up to a B1 or Intermediate level
Experience living abroad in another language
Experience teaching English skills that go beyond grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation such as job interview skills, public speaking, and team management communication
How to Apply
Review this job description to ensure you meet the minimum requirements and are available at the specified times.
Visit SCE Teaching Hiring Position to read the complete job description and complete this application by May 24, 2024.
We are a team of TESOL professionals looking for a teammate who cares about our mission and our clients, someone who really wants to be on our team and embraces what we do with enthusiasm, and someone equally committed to the TESOL profession, not someone just looking for an online teaching job.
Applications that are incomplete or do not meet the requirements of the position will not be considered. Similarly, resumes sent via email without completing the application provided above will not be considered.
Although we permit side jobs/work outside this position, it must not directly compete or overlap with the work we do, or interfere with your role and responsibilities within the team. Any efforts to build an online teaching business simultaneously or work in related areas such as building an online business and creating online English courses are not permitted.
Compensation Rates & Benefits
Speak Confident English values the role of its team members. We seek to grow a sustainable, committed team and view this as an investment in the company. As a result, we work to provide competitive compensation. Specifics will be discussed during the interview process.
To apply, email annemarie@speakconfidentenglish.com
To view the full job description and complete the application, please visit SCE Hiring Teacher Position.
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