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 United States (2,409)

Policy Coach (Director/VP+)

Mento · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Mento

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide 1:1 virtual coaching to members to help them achieve professional goals and improve leadership skills. Participate in ICF-certified training and contribute to the Mento coaching community by sharing tools and insights.

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Engineering Coach - Manager of Researchers (Director/VP+)

Mento · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Mento

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide 1:1 virtual coaching to Mento members to help them achieve professional goals and improve leadership skills. Participate in ICF-certified training and contribute to the Mento coaching community by sharing tools and insights.

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Engineering Coach - Space Tech Researchers (Director/VP+)

Mento · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Mento

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

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Reading Tutor

OpenLiteracy · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

OpenLiteracy

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide individualized 1:1 reading tutoring to students in grades K-6 using a provided curriculum via a secure online platform. Focus on balancing explicit instruction with meaningful text engagement to improve literacy outcomes and build trusting relationships with students.

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Online Math Teacher

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO

🌎 United States 💵 $31.25 - $40.87 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Online Teacher plans and delivers individualized math instruction in a virtual environment using provided curricula and technology. They are responsible for monitoring student progress, collaborating with academic coaches, and maintaining frequent communication with parents and students.

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Senior Franchise Business Coach

PLACEM!NT by TZ Consulting · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

PLACEM!NT by TZ Consulting

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Own performance coaching for a portfolio of med spa franchisees by diagnosing performance gaps and implementing structured action plans. Drive key KPIs including revenue growth, membership retention, and operating standards through frequent onsite visits and corporate partnership.

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High School American Sign Language (ASL) Adjunct Teacher - Indiana Connections Academy

Connections Academy · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Connections Academy

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The teacher will virtually manage instructional programs and deliver standards-based ASL lessons via web conferencing. Responsibilities include planning data-driven instruction, providing asynchronous resources, and supporting students through tiered interventions.

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High School Algebra I Teacher - Indiana Connections Academy

Connections Academy · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Connections Academy

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Virtually manage instructional programs for High School Algebra I students, including grading, progress reporting, and conducting parent conferences. Collaborate with staff to develop Personal Learning Plans and implement virtual methods to maintain a school community.

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2026-2027 America Reads/America Counts Online Tutor

Mercer University · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Mercer University

🌎 United States 💵 $16 - $17 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching Online Tutor

Provide one-on-one or small-group reading and math instruction to K-8 students via an online platform. Responsibilities include attending all required trainings, managing a consistent weekly schedule, and submitting documentation and timesheets.

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Math Instructor

ACHIEVE TEST PREP · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

ACHIEVE TEST PREP

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Deliver engaging virtual instruction and one-on-one tutoring for adult learners in college-level mathematics. Simplify complex concepts and track student progress to ensure exam readiness and course completion.

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Senior Instructor Chillers

Johnson Controls · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Johnson Controls

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $117K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Senior Instructor designs and delivers technical training courses for York chillers to employees across North America. This includes facilitating live and web-based sessions, developing learning materials, and maintaining training lab equipment.

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Illinois Nutrient Research & Education Council, Executive Director

Noetic Search · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Noetic Search

🌎 United States 💵 $125K - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Executive Director serves as the CEO, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and external representation to advance nutrient research and water quality goals. Key duties include managing grantmaking processes, overseeing finances, and translating scientific research for diverse agricultural stakeholders.

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Adjunct Faculty Pool- Graduate Business (online)

Shenandoah University · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Shenandoah University

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Teach graduate-level business courses in a fully online, asynchronous format. Deliver course content in accelerated sessions on a course-by-course basis.

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Principal, Public Sector SecOps & GRC

Consensus Cloud Solutions · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Consensus Cloud Solutions

🌎 United States 💵 $160K - $170K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Lead the security and compliance framework for public sector engagements, bridging SecOps and GRC to ensure continuous authorization. Oversee FedRAMP, GovRAMP, and StateRAMP compliance while managing vulnerability remediation and 3PAO assessments.

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Specialized Instruction Educator

Parallel · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Parallel

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Deliver legally compliant, specially designed instruction and manage IEPs for students with learning differences in a virtual environment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement data-driven lesson plans and monitor student progress toward academic and behavioral goals.

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Technical Trainer – Managed Services

Nordic Healthcare Group (NHG) · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Nordic Healthcare Group (NHG)

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Design and deliver technical and process training to equip Managed Services teams with the skills needed for excellent customer support. Partner with Operations and QA to align training with performance metrics, SLA attainment, and evolving client environments.

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Principal SAP Production Planning Specialist

Sierra Space · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Sierra Space

🌎 United States 💵 $135K - $186K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Lead the design and optimization of production planning processes in SAP S/4HANA, including demand management and capacity planning. Manage the integration and bidirectional data flow between SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

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VESL Instructor

Interactive College of Technology · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Interactive College of Technology

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Instruct English as a Second Language courses following a structured syllabus and maintaining an English-only classroom environment. Responsibilities include managing gradebooks, documenting student progress, and collaborating with advisors to ensure student success.

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MSDA Teaching Assistant

Mass General Brigham · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Mass General Brigham

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Support online graduate-level healthcare data analytics coursework by delivering instruction and managing course content via D2L. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, assigning grades, and providing academic mentoring to students.

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Technical Principal III

Voyager Technologies, Inc. · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Voyager Technologies, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $238K - $292K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide technical leadership and oversight for SIGINT software technology products, including architecture design and delivery. Support business development, proposal generation, and product strategy for the ISR organization.

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Online High School Astrophysics or Quantum Mechanics Instructor Summer 2026

Education Unlimited · Part Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Education Unlimited

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Instruct high school students in online summer courses focusing on Astrophysics and Quantum Mechanics. Guide students through complex theoretical concepts, computational simulations, and final research projects using real telescope data.

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Senior/ Principal Technical Consultant- Infor Cloudsuite

RPI Consultants · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

RPI Consultants

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Infor CloudSuite solutions to meet client business objectives. Manage data migration, system integrations, and provide technical mentorship and documentation for client teams.

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Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) Trainer

EXL · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

EXL

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The role involves training and mentoring DRG and APR DRG auditors to improve coding performance and quality. The analyst will also develop training materials and conduct quality audits to ensure compliance standards are met.

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Social Work PhD Program - Adjunct Instructor

Sacred Heart University · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Sacred Heart University

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide instruction and mentorship to PhD students in the School of Social Work, guiding them through the dissertation process. Maintain an active research agenda and collaborate with faculty while participating in summer residencies.

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Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Researcher (Unit 42)

Palo Alto Networks · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Palo Alto Networks

🌎 United States 💵 $188K - $304K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Lead coordination for threat research, product protection, and communication efforts during major global cyber events. Produce actionable intelligence products and technical research to inform defenders and internal stakeholders.

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Part-time Faculty, Psychology & Dissertation Chair

National University · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

National University

🌎 United States 💵 $26.63 - $28.89 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Provide substantive feedback to students on assessments and maintain an inclusive, student-centric learning environment. Collaborate with the Academic Program Director to ensure program quality and support at-risk students.

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Hospital Outpatient Coding Educator (1.0 D)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $51001.6 - $75868 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Develops and maintains corporate coding education materials, policies, and training programs for hospital outpatient coding staff. Acts as a nosologist to ensure accurate translation of healthcare data and oversees software system testing and workflow efficiency.

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Care Coach (Part-Time)

Charlie Health Clinical · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Charlie Health Clinical

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Engage clients in 1:1 peer discussions to ensure alignment with treatment goals and attendance in programming. Provide skill-based interventions for stress stabilization and conduct risk screenings and safety planning.

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Care Coach (Part-Time)

Charlie Health · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Charlie Health

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Engage clients in 1:1 peer discussions to ensure alignment with treatment goals and attendance in programming. Provide skill-based interventions, risk screenings, and safety planning to stabilize clients during heightened stress.

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