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 (2,316)

School Counselor - Wyoming Connections Academy

Connections Academy · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Connections Academy

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching Counselor

The School Counselor will virtually assist students and parents with course selection, scheduling, and serve as the initial contact for multi-subject and non-academic student concerns, while becoming an expert on course and credit requirements. Key tasks include advising on academics, career planning, graduation, managing transcripts, implementing interpersonal adjustment programs, and participating in crisis management planning.

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Secondary Math Teacher - Wyoming Connections Academy

Connections Academy · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Connections Academy

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Teachers will virtually manage instructional programs using the telephone and Internet, consulting regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure successful program completion. Responsibilities include completing all grading, creating progress reports, conducting parent conferences, and supporting instruction via web conferencing and synchronous teaching.

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Secondary Science Teacher - Wyoming Connections Academy

Connections Academy · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Connections Academy

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Certified teachers will virtually manage instructional programs, consulting regularly with learning coaches and students via phone and internet to ensure successful program completion. Responsibilities include grading, supporting instruction through web conferencing, reviewing curriculum, and developing Personal Learning Plans.

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Principal - Nevada Connections Academy

Connections Academy · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Connections Academy

🌎 United States 💵 $88000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Principal is responsible for ensuring all students receive a personalized learning plan by implementing a distance education instructional program with fidelity, while also establishing organizational culture and managing staff development. This role involves overseeing overall school operations, focusing heavily on academic outcomes, reporting, and supervision through collaboration with parents, students, and certified teachers.

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Assistant or Associate Professor - School of Psychology and Counseling 16 APPLICANTS

Regent University · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Regent University

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The role involves teaching graduate-level courses in general psychology, counseling, and counseling ministries, requiring the successful candidate to integrate Christian faith within mental health ethically and competently. Responsibilities balance teaching, research, and service across both on-campus and online modalities.

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Online Adjunct Instructor - Logic and Troubleshooting

Rasmussen University · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Rasmussen University

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Adjunct faculty members are primarily responsible for communicating with students, supervising staff regarding teaching and learning, and providing consistent feedback on student performance throughout the course. Faculty must also maintain availability for student academic assistance and respond to university staff regarding performance or accreditation needs in a timely manner.

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Online Part Time Faculty - Transportation and Logistics Mgmt (Bilingual Faculty English/Spanish)

American Public University System · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

American Public University System

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Faculty members are responsible for demonstrating a strong commitment to learning, teaching, student interaction, service to communities of practice, and scholarship, while effectively communicating in both English and Spanish to support a diverse student population. They play a vital role in creating a rewarding online learning experience by engaging, challenging, and supporting students, and contributing to teaching effectiveness and student retention.

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Online Part Time Faculty - Supply Chain Management (Bilingual Faculty English/Spanish)

American Public University System · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

American Public University System

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Faculty members are responsible for inspiring academic excellence by engaging, challenging, and supporting students in online learning environments, while maintaining expertise in their discipline and adhering to university guidelines. They must effectively communicate in both English and Spanish to support a diverse student population.

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Online Part Time Faculty - Information Technology (Bilingual Faculty English/Spanish)

American Public University System · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

American Public University System

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Faculty members are responsible for demonstrating a strong commitment to learning, teaching, student interaction, service, and scholarship, while effectively communicating in both English and Spanish to support a diverse student population. They play a vital role in creating a rewarding online learning experience by engaging, challenging, and supporting students, and contributing to teaching effectiveness and student retention.

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Applications Instructor

Akerman LLP · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Akerman LLP

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Applications Instructor will deliver high-impact software training to lawyers and staff, focusing on both commercial and custom applications to enhance firmwide productivity. This involves coaching users on best practices aligned with legal workflows and creating/maintaining relevant training content.

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Online Part Time Faculty - Psychology (Bilingual Faculty English/Spanish)

American Public University System · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

American Public University System

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Faculty are responsible for demonstrating a strong commitment to learning, teaching, student interaction, service, and scholarship, while effectively communicating in both English and Spanish to support a diverse student population. They play a vital role in creating a rewarding online learning experience by engaging, challenging, and supporting students, and contributing to teaching effectiveness and student retention.

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Applications Instructor

Akerman LLP · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Akerman LLP

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Applications Instructor will deliver high-impact software training to lawyers and staff, focusing on both commercial and custom applications to enhance firmwide productivity. This involves coaching users on best practices, creating and maintaining training materials, and supporting system rollouts.

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Principal Data Manager I

Everest Clinical Research · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Everest Clinical Research

🌎 United States 💵 $130K - $155K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Principal Data Manager acts as the primary contact for data management timelines and deliverables, performing hands-on tasks like writing database specifications and overseeing quality control. Responsibilities also include reviewing data, issuing and resolving queries, managing data processing activities, and developing the Data Management Plan.

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Urology SME

Tunnell Government Services · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Tunnell Government Services

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The consultant will provide expert consulting services to assist the FDA CDRH with regulatory responsibilities, focusing on supporting medical device reviews, participating in meetings, and coordinating stakeholder interactions. Key tasks include developing written reviews, correspondence, detailed documents, reports, and executing administrative tasks related to CDRH projects.

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Ophthalmology SME

Tunnell Government Services · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Tunnell Government Services

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The consultant will provide expert consulting services to assist the FDA CDRH with regulatory responsibilities concerning medical devices, including supporting reviews for various marketing applications like EUA, 510(k), PME, and De Novo applications. Responsibilities involve participating in meetings, coordinating stakeholders, performing research, conducting data analysis, and developing detailed written reviews and reports.

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Assistant Coach (North America, Remote) 57 APPLICANTS

Lenus · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Lenus

🌎 Georgia, India, United States 💵 $16 - $29 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Assistant Coach will deliver high-quality, tailored coaching services on behalf of established coaches, managing a subset of their clients through daily inbox interactions and protocol execution. This role also involves operational excellence, adhering to service levels, and managing the commercial lifecycle of clients, including renewals and upsells.

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Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Subject Matter Expert (SME) w/Top Secret Clearance

TekSynap · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

TekSynap

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The SME will serve as the subject matter expert for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities supporting Department of Defense (DoD) information systems, focusing on implementing and executing the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Responsibilities include conducting security control assessments, evaluating compliance with NIST SP 800-53, analyzing vulnerabilities, and supporting authorization package development.

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K-8th Grade General Education Teacher - SY 26-27

ACCEL Schools · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

ACCEL Schools

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The teacher will serve as the primary instructor, delivering highly effective live lessons via web conference and managing asynchronous courses, while relentlessly working to meet all student achievement and accountability goals. Responsibilities also include differentiating instruction, tracking student progress, and maintaining regular communication with stakeholders regarding student growth.

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Global Commercial Education Manager

10x Genomics · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

10x Genomics

🌎 United States 💵 $142K - $193K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

This role facilitates and evaluates commercial training programs to enhance sales performance and achieve business goals by delivering training for new and existing team members across various formats. Responsibilities include assessing training needs, developing instructional methods, tracking effectiveness, and collaborating with cross-functional departments like sales and marketing.

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Principal Account Strategist

Netomi · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Netomi

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

This role is responsible for driving long-term success and expansion within the company's most complex Strategic and Enterprise accounts by navigating large organizations and securing executive buy-in. Key duties include developing multi-year roadmaps, owning commercial health, leading complex implementation programs, and ensuring demonstrable ROI.

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Global Commercial Education Manager

10x Genomics · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

10x Genomics

🌎 United States 💵 $142K - $193K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

This role involves facilitating and evaluating commercial training programs to enhance sales performance and achieve business objectives for both new and existing team members across various formats. Key duties include assessing training needs, developing instructional methods, tracking effectiveness, and collaborating with cross-functional departments like sales and marketing.

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AP Instructor, English Literature (Remote)

The Princeton Review · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

The Princeton Review

🌎 United States 💵 $18 - $55 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Instruct AP students through various formats, including cram courses, ongoing one-to-one tutoring, and full-length classroom sessions, utilizing expertise and company curriculum to cover key content and test strategies aligned with College Board standards. Responsibilities also include planning engaging sessions tailored to student needs and maintaining professional communication with all relevant parties.

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Contractual Academic Copyeditor (Research Journals)

American Journal Experts (AJE) · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

American Journal Experts (AJE)

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The role involves copyediting accepted research papers and academic content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency in language while strictly following the journal's style guide. The copyeditor must engage closely with the academic material while upholding high editorial standards.

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High School Math Teacher 2026 - 2027

Stride, Inc. · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Stride, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The teacher is responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment by providing instruction, support, and guidance, managing the learning process, and focusing on individual student needs. Essential functions include providing engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, differentiating instruction, maintaining the grade book, and actively communicating with students and parents/learning coaches.

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Subject Matter Expert - Wastewater Treatment

Olsson · Full Time · 12 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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Darden Business Research Methods Research Assistant (Student Wage) (Remote)

University of Virginia · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

University of Virginia

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The primary responsibility is to synthesize and integrate methods information for graduate business methods classes by locating and summarizing academic literature on various topics. This includes writing summary material of theoretical and philosophical texts, focusing on how they inform research methods.

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Requirements Analyst (Faculty Specialist)

University of Maryland · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

University of Maryland

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The analyst will define, document, and test various transportation data analytics and operations applications, working closely with product owners, designers, developers, and testers. Essential duties include eliciting, documenting, refining, and managing technical requirements for multiple projects, and leading review sessions for stakeholders.

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Reading Specialist 27 APPLICANTS

Literacy Tree · Full Time · 12 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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K-12 Special Ed South Carolina Certified Teacher - Virtual

Elevate K-12: Teach With Us · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Elevate K-12: Teach With Us

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Teachers will provide high-quality, live virtual instruction to K-12 students across the country using proprietary technology, acting as the teacher of record for their assigned classes. Responsibilities include engaging students, maintaining professionalism in the remote classroom environment, and adhering to deadlines set by Elevate and the school calendar.

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Enumerator Coach - Northern Utah

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Enumerator Coach coordinates a team of up to 20 Enumerators, reviewing completed survey forms for accuracy and completeness while monitoring, coaching, and training them during data collection. This role also involves communicating with management and enumerators to ensure efficient data collection and completing surveys as needed.

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