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.

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Campus · · 15 Weeks Ago

Campus

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Instructors will deliver 11-week live, online courses using engaging, student-centered strategies, fostering an inclusive environment and providing timely feedback to students within 24 hours. Responsibilities also include co-managing courses with Teaching Assistants, evaluating student progress, and collaborating on instructional improvement.

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Distance Learning Facilitator: Creative Media Research Methods

Invictus Education Group · · 15 Weeks Ago

Invictus Education Group

🌎 South Africa ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The facilitator will guide students through interactive online sessions to deliver curriculum content, support assessment tasks, and provide constructive feedback on student submissions while upholding academic integrity. This role also involves participating in program coordination meetings and handling administrative tasks related to the modules facilitated.

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Principal Enterprise Solution Executive, Education

CDW · · 15 Weeks Ago

CDW

🌎 United States 💵 $125K - $185K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Principal Enterprise Solutions Executive leads the end-to-end sales process for complex, services-led opportunities, ensuring alignment with customer transformation goals. This role involves collaborating with various teams to define customer challenges and deliver differentiated value to enterprise accounts.

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High School Math Teacher

Stride, Inc. · · 15 Weeks Ago

Stride, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $44000 - $46000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The teacher is responsible for delivering engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, personalizing instruction based on student mastery levels, and maintaining academic integrity through grade book management. They must also establish and maintain positive rapport with families, regularly communicating with students and learning coaches regarding curriculum and performance.

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Distance Learning Facilitator: Critical Inquiry in Creative Media

Invictus Education Group · · 15 Weeks Ago

Invictus Education Group

🌎 South Africa ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The facilitator will conduct interactive online sessions using presentations to deliver the curriculum, guide student projects, and provide timely, constructive feedback on assessments while upholding academic integrity. They will also participate in program coordination meetings to offer feedback aimed at improving the curriculum and administrative tasks related to the modules.

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Media Specialist, Biosciences

GenScript/ProBio · · 15 Weeks Ago

GenScript/ProBio

🌎 United States 💵 $75000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

This role supports the execution of paid media campaigns across various digital channels, including setup, audience targeting, budget monitoring, and basic performance checks. The specialist will also assist with implementing and maintaining campaign tracking mechanisms like GA4 and UTM tagging.

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Counselor Education & Supervision Adjunct Faculty

Nelson University · · 15 Weeks Ago

Nelson University

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching Counselor

The adjunct faculty member will teach assigned graduate counseling and counselor education courses in a fully online format, ensuring instruction aligns with CACREP standards where applicable. Responsibilities also include integrating Christian faith, facilitating applied learning, and providing timely, substantive feedback to students.

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Teaching Assistant - SEE - Online (Sustainable Energy Engineering)

Johns Hopkins University · · 15 Weeks Ago

Johns Hopkins University

🌎 United States 💵 $15.7 - $26.25 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Teaching Assistant must be available for the entire course duration, including synchronous sessions, coordinating with the teaching team, grading submissions promptly with detailed feedback, and monitoring discussion boards daily. Duties also involve reviewing course materials, completing training, fostering a sense of community, and potentially holding online study sessions.

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Teaching Fellow EEI - Online (Explore Engineering Innovation)

Johns Hopkins University · · 15 Weeks Ago

Johns Hopkins University

🌎 United States 💵 $31.1 - $54.5 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Teaching Fellows must be present for the entire course, including synchronous sessions, coordinating with the team, grading submissions, checking messages daily, and holding study sessions. They are responsible for assisting students remotely, monitoring discussions, providing prompt feedback on graded work, and ensuring child safety protocols are upheld.

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Paid Media Specialist (B2B)

My Amazon Guy · · 15 Weeks Ago

My Amazon Guy

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

This role is responsible for designing, executing, and optimizing B2B performance marketing campaigns across Google Ads and Meta, focusing on driving qualified leads, MQLs, SQLs, and pipeline contribution through full-funnel strategies. Key duties also involve analyzing campaign performance using GA4 and CRM data, continuously testing and optimizing creatives and offers, and guiding creative strategy in collaboration with content teams.

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Elementary Tutor

Prep Academy Tutors · · 15 Weeks Ago

Prep Academy Tutors

🌎 United States 💵 $35 - $45 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Tutors will empower students with academic support aligned with the New Jersey curriculum by developing customized learning plans for deep understanding. They will also offer remedial and enrichment opportunities while collaborating with parents regarding student progress.

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Paid Media Specialist

Rehire · · 15 Weeks Ago

Rehire

🌎 Colombia ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The specialist will manage 6 to 8 active client accounts simultaneously, creating, optimizing, and scaling campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and LinkedIn, focusing on performance and strategic reporting.

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Principal, Policy (Medicare Part B)

Avalere Health · · 15 Weeks Ago

Avalere Health

🌎 United States 💵 $195K - $215K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Serve as a subject-matter expert on Medicare Part B, physician-administered drug policy, and related drug pricing issues affecting various sectors, while developing strategic and tactical recommendations aligned with client objectives. Lead multiple complex engagements from proposal to delivery, contribute to sales and revenue growth, and supervise, train, and mentor staff.

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Curriculum Developers (IGCSE & A Level Spanish & French) 31 APPLICANTS

Crimson Education · · 15 Weeks Ago

Crimson Education

🌎 Brazil, India, Kazakhstan, Singapore, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching Curriculum Developer

The developer will design modular, tech-forward curriculum from the ground up for IGCSE and A-Level Spanish and/or French courses, blending authentic texts, audio, video, and real-world cultural contexts. This involves collaborating with academic leaders to create engaging lessons, rigorous assessments, and exam-ready practice materials that meet international standards.

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Part-Time Lecturer Psychological & Brain Sciences (Pool Ad)

University of Louisville · · 15 Weeks Ago

University of Louisville

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Part-Time Lecturer will be responsible for teaching distance education courses, including core subjects and topical seminars, to support the online Bachelor of Science in Psychology program. Teaching load is typically between 1 and 4 courses per semester.

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Principal Specialist - Digital Cutover Lead (Remote)

RTX · · 15 Weeks Ago

RTX

🌎 United States 💵 $86800 - $165K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Cutover Lead will be responsible for developing the cutover strategy, templates, and detailed plans, driving execution tasks with various team members, tracking progress, and escalating issues to meet organizational goals. Key duties include managing comprehensive cutover execution, leading daily cross-functional meetings, proactive risk management, and monitoring issue resolution throughout the process.

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Principal Consultant - Telecom

TEECOM · · 15 Weeks Ago

TEECOM

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $180K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

This senior-level technical leader is responsible for delivering complex, multi-discipline projects, serving as a subject matter expert, and potentially leading projects to ensure profitable and on-track delivery. Key duties include leading discipline-specific design efforts, strengthening firm standards through documentation and tool improvements, and cultivating strong external client relationships.

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Associate Principal - Security

TEECOM · · 15 Weeks Ago

TEECOM

🌎 United States 💵 $125K - $160K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

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Principal Environmental Specialist

Egis Group · · 15 Weeks Ago

Egis Group

🌎 Australia ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The specialist will project manage the environmental management and approvals package for Engeny on a key project, coordinating deliverables and utilizing operational experience to drive practical and sustainable client outcomes. They will also be responsible for developing and leading the Environmental Management and Approvals discipline in Western Australia.

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DEKRA · · 15 Weeks Ago

DEKRA

🌎 Germany ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The role is responsible for permanent virtual pedagogical support during SAP training sessions, including preparation, execution, and follow-up of live virtual trainings. Additionally, the trainer must support participants' individual learning processes, document progress, conduct evaluation discussions, and manage attendance.

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Envestnet SME/BSA - Cleveland, OH

Photon · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Photon

🌎 United States 💵 $46000 - $162K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The role requires acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Envestnet/Yodlee platforms, driving requirements and functional design for data aggregation solutions. This includes supporting API integrations, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and data validation while partnering with business, product, and engineering teams.

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Principal Solution Consultant 25 APPLICANTS

Guidewire Software · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Guidewire Software

🌎 Germany ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

As a Principal Solution Consultant, you will be responsible for strategic pre-sales support for complex transformation and software initiatives within the German P&C insurance market, including designing and executing customer-specific demos and executive-level workshops. You will act as the subject matter expert for sales, coach the solution consulting team, and leverage deep Guidewire platform knowledge to create measurable business value for customers in the DACH region.

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Sport Clips - Support Center · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Sport Clips - Support Center

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The Area Coach leads the delivery of a Championship haircut experience by ensuring Operational Excellence across all touchpoints in assigned stores. This involves delivering high-impact virtual and in-person training to Managers and Team Members to enhance skill levels, focusing on an elevated Client Experience.

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Area Coach (Hair Stylist Educator)

Sport Clips - Support Center · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Sport Clips - Support Center

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

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Freelance Nursing Education Subject Matter Expert

GW, Inc. · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

GW, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

Subject Matter Experts will assist in developing learning content, including assessment content, instructor manuals, and teaching guides, for major academic book publishers. This involves creating educational materials across various specialized nursing disciplines.

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Sr. SAP PEO (Product Engineering and Operations) & Manufacturing SME - Remote

Simple Solutions · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Simple Solutions

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The consultant will integrate PEO and MES solutions within the SAP S/4HANA environment for an aerospace manufacturing client, ensuring seamless production alignment. Responsibilities include leading and supporting SAP PEO and MES implementation and integration activities with MES, PP & PLM applications.

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Adjunct Instructor Pool – Online Professional Development Education (OPDE) 14 APPLICANTS

Universities of Wisconsin · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Universities of Wisconsin

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The instructor will facilitate classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, including student performance assessment and developing relevant instructional design and curriculum. Responsibilities also include serving as the initial student contact, maintaining content currency, evaluating work, and providing substantive feedback.

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Logistics Solutions Principal 21 APPLICANTS

Camunda · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Camunda

🌎 Worldwide 💵 $131K - $211K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

This role involves owning the narrative for Logistics solutions, acting as the subject matter expert to translate platform capabilities into clear, differentiated value propositions for the target audience. The Principal will also drive Go-to-Market strategy, orchestrating execution across sales, marketing, and product teams for key initiatives in the Logistics space.

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Aire · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Aire

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

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Corporate Dutch Trainer (English Bilingual) 12 APPLICANTS

goFLUENT · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

goFLUENT

🌎 Bulgaria ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Teaching

The primary responsibility is delivering one-on-one or group live video training sessions to business professionals and executives. This includes writing detailed lesson reports to document the content covered in each session.

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