How much do remote teachers make?

Remote teachers earn $40,000-$110,000 depending on role and level. Online K-12 teachers earn $48,000-$75,000, ESL teachers $18-$35/hour, adjunct college instructors $3,000-$5,000 per course, corporate trainers $65,000-$100,000, and instructional designers $75,000-$120,000. Private tutors earn $30-$100/hour based on subject expertise. Full-time positions include benefits worth $18,000-$30,000 annually.

What qualifications are required to teach online?

K-12 online teaching requires valid state teaching certification in most states. ESL teaching requires TEFL/TESOL certification ($200-$500, 4-8 weeks to complete). College instruction requires master's degree minimum, doctorate preferred. Corporate training values subject expertise over teaching credentials. All remote teaching requires reliable high-speed internet, quality webcam, and professional video presence.

How do I become an online ESL teacher?

Complete 120+ hour TEFL or TESOL certification from accredited providers (International TEFL Academy, Bridge TEFL). Native English speakers from US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa qualify for most platforms. Apply to Cambly, iTalki, Preply, or EF Education First. Starting pay is $18-$22/hour; experienced teachers earn $28-$40/hour. Schedule flexibility allows teaching alongside other employment.

What technology do online teachers need?

High-speed internet (50+ Mbps download, 10+ Mbps upload), HD webcam ($80-$200), USB microphone or headset ($60-$150), ring light for even facial lighting ($30-$60), and neutral professional background. Interactive whiteboard software (Miro, Jamboard, Explain Everything) enables visual teaching. Learning management system proficiency (Canvas, Blackboard, Google Classroom) is expected. Total equipment investment is $300-$600.

How do online teachers keep students engaged?

Break content into 10-15 minute segments with interactive activities between each segment—attention drops 50% after 15 minutes of passive listening. Use polls, quizzes, and chat responses every 5-7 minutes. Call on students by name. Create breakout rooms for small group discussion. Require cameras on when possible. Build community through virtual office hours. Gamification elements (points, badges, leaderboards) increase completion rates by 35%.

How much do online tutors earn?

Online tutors earn $25-$125/hour depending on subject and credentials. General academic tutoring pays $25-$45/hour, test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT) $50-$100/hour, and specialized subjects (calculus, organic chemistry, coding) $60-$125/hour. Platforms like Wyzant and Varsity Tutors take 25-40% commission. Independent tutors keep full rates but manage their own marketing. Top tutors with full schedules earn $80,000-$150,000 annually.

What is an instructional designer?

Instructional designers create educational content and training programs for corporations, universities, and online platforms. Work includes curriculum design, e-learning module development, assessment creation, and learning outcome measurement. Instructional designers earn $75,000-$120,000. Required skills: learning theory, Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate, project management, and stakeholder communication. Teaching experience is valuable but not required.

Can I teach online without a teaching degree?

Yes, for most non-K-12 roles. ESL teaching requires only TEFL certification ($200-$500). Corporate training values subject expertise over teaching credentials. Tutoring requires knowledge, not degrees. Course creation on Udemy, Skillshare, or Teachable has no credential requirements—anyone can publish. K-12 public school teaching requires state certification, but private online schools sometimes hire uncertified teachers with subject expertise.

Remote Teaching Jobs in Canada (178)

Online High School Math Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide online mathematics tutoring sessions to high school students in Ontario while monitoring their progress. Collaborate with parents to develop personalized academic plans and support students with homework and concept mastery.

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Principal Strategist

Caylent · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Caylent

🌎 Canada 💵 $215K - $235K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Principal Strategist will lead large-scale technology transformations for financial services clients by defining business value and building strategic roadmaps. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive account growth and ensure successful delivery of cloud-native solutions.

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Instructor Pilot - GBTS SME (FAcT)

CAE · Full Time · 19 Weeks Ago

CAE

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

This role involves serving as the Instructor Pilot Subject-Matter Expert supporting the design of the FAcT Civilian Qualified Flying Instructor training programs for the Pilatus PC-21 and Grob 120TP aircraft. The incumbent will review and advise on training program design, develop courseware through the full review cycle, and provide SME input for acceptance testing of courseware and synthetic training devices.

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Gestionnaire de produit principal - Natif de l'IA (100% à distance - Canada)

Hopper · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Hopper

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

This role is responsible for building and leading the intelligence and reconciliation backbone for travel segments, focusing on pricing intelligence, supplier performance, and financial truth across millions of transactions. The manager will design and scale model-driven infrastructure to interpret data, generate reference pricing, detect performance shifts, and ensure real-time revenue integrity.

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Online High School Chemistry Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide online Chemistry tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario using a video platform, observing and evaluating student skill levels to determine progress. Work with parents/guardians to create personal academic plans and assist students with homework, concept learning, and getting ahead in class.

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Online High School Chemistry Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide online Chemistry tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario using a video platform, observing skill levels to determine progress and create personal academic plans with parents/guardians. Help students with homework, concept learning, and act as a mentor.

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Online High School Chemistry Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide online Chemistry tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario, observing and evaluating skill levels to determine progress and working towards improvement. Tutors will also collaborate with parents/guardians to create personal academic plans and assist students with homework, concept learning, and acting as a mentor.

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Online High School Chemistry Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The role involves providing online Chemistry tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario using a video platform, observing skill levels, and working with parents to create personal academic plans. Tutors must also help students with specific needs like homework completion and learning new concepts while acting as a mentor.

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Online High School Chemistry Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide online Chemistry tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario using a video platform, observing and evaluating student skill levels to determine progress and improvement. Tutors will also work with parents to create personal academic plans and help students with homework, concept learning, and acting as a mentor.

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Implementation Trainer

Jonas Software · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Jonas Software

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The role involves owning and delivering live virtual and on-site software training for customers, leading application consultation, and guiding system configuration based on operational needs. Responsibilities also include providing hands-on go-live support and designing, documenting, and educating customers on custom workflows and system optimization.

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Subject Matter Expert - Wastewater Treatment

Olsson · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Olsson

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $156K - $241K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Subject Matter Expert will serve as a firmwide advisor on wastewater treatment, focusing on technical performance, innovation, and quality across design and development activities. Key duties include leading projects from concept to implementation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and representing the firm externally as a technical expert.

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Online High School Physics Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The role involves providing online Physics tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario, observing skill levels, and working with parents to create personal academic plans. Tutors will help students with homework, concept learning, and act as mentors.

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Online High School Math Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide online Math tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario using a video platform, observing and evaluating student skill levels to determine progress. Work with parents to create personal academic plans and help students with homework, concept learning, and getting ahead in class.

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Online High School Physics Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The role involves providing online Physics tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario, observing skill levels, and working with parents to create personal academic plans. Tutors will also help students with homework, concept learning, and act as mentors.

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Online High School Physics Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The role involves providing online Physics tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario, observing skill levels, and collaborating with parents to create personalized academic improvement plans. Tutors will also help students with homework, concept learning, and act as mentors.

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Online High School Physics Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The tutor will provide online Physics tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario, observing skill levels and working with parents to create personal academic plans. Responsibilities also include helping students with homework, concept learning, and acting as a mentor.

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Online High School Math Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide online Math tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario using a video platform, observing and evaluating student skill levels to determine progress. Work alongside parents to create personal academic plans and help students with homework, concept learning, and getting ahead in class.

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Online High School Math Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide online math tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario using a video platform, observing and evaluating student skill levels to determine progress and create personal academic plans. Help students with homework, concept learning, and act as a mentor to relate to them.

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Online High School Math Tutor

Empower Tutoring · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Empower Tutoring

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The role involves providing online math tutoring sessions to high-school students in Ontario via a video platform, observing skill levels, and collaborating with parents to create personal academic improvement plans. Tutors must also help students with homework, concept learning, and act as mentors.

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Reading Specialist 36 APPLICANTS

Literacy Tree · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Literacy Tree

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $1000 - $1200 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The primary responsibility is delivering evidence-based Structured Literacy instruction online to struggling readers using a proprietary curriculum designed by Science of Reading experts. Teachers will instruct small groups remotely during standard school hours.

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Hosting Systems Principal

Thales · Full Time · 22 Weeks Ago

Thales

🌎 Canada 💵 100K - 125K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Principal is responsible for deploying, maintaining, and ensuring uptime for all production and Engineering virtual servers, while also championing service restoration through proper prioritization and escalation to vendors or internal support groups. This role involves handling tickets in ServiceNow, reading architecture diagrams, and providing infrastructure support for systems like VMWare, Azure, AWS, and various servers.

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Principal Consultant, NetSuite

Myers-Holum · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

Myers-Holum

🌎 Canada, United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Principal Consultant leads full-cycle NetSuite implementation projects, translating complex business requirements into technical designs. They also mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal initiatives.

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Full-time ESL Instructor | Enseignant.e d'anglais langue seconde (Remote)

ACA - Prolang · Full Time · 29 Weeks Ago

ACA - Prolang

🌎 Canada 💵 25 - 35 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Instructors will deliver engaging ESL courses and adapt content to meet learners' professional language needs. They will also track learner progress and maintain accurate course documentation.

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- Enseignant·e de français langue seconde -Temps Plein | Online FSL Instructor (Remote)

ACA - Prolang · Full Time · 29 Weeks Ago

ACA - Prolang

🌎 Canada 💵 25 - 35 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Instructors will deliver engaging online French language courses focused on oral and written communication for adult professionals. They will also adapt content and track learner progress while maintaining accurate documentation.

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Full-time ESL Instructor | Enseignant.e d'anglais langue seconde

ACA - Prolang · Full Time · 29 Weeks Ago

ACA - Prolang

🌎 Canada 💵 25 - 35 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Deliver engaging ESL courses aligned with ACA-Prolang standards and adapt content to meet learners' needs. Communicate regularly with program coordinators and maintain accurate course documentation.

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EdTech Co-Founder / CTO (100 % remote) (m/f/d)

EWOR GmbH · Full Time · 41 Weeks Ago

EWOR GmbH

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

As a Co-Founder and CTO, you will lead the technology strategy and development for our EdTech startup. You will be responsible for building and managing a high-performing tech team to drive innovation and product development.

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EdTech Co-Founder / Head fo Product (100 % remote) (m/f/d)

EWOR GmbH · Full Time · 41 Weeks Ago

EWOR GmbH

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

You will own, build, and run your startup in the EdTech field. You will receive support in hiring, product iteration, and preparing for funding.

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13473 - Language Instructor (12.5 hours/week)

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. · Full Time · 42 Weeks Ago

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Language Instructors are responsible for delivering CLB-based settlement English language services for newcomers to Canada. They plan lessons, set up field trips, and provide referrals to community resources as needed.

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