Position title: Online Book Club/Writing Club Teacher
Period: Position to start from 2024 August
Location: Remote Job - Utilizing Online Communication Software Zoom
Selected applicants will need to submit a video of an introduction. Details will be sent through emails.
Soar Kidz description:
Soar Kidz offers Reading & Language Arts Class for 1st-8th grade students. We are planning to expand to High school students, so if you are an experienced teacher with High school students, you are encouraged to apply!
Soar Kidz, a rapidly expanding EdTech company, has quickly established itself as a leader in the online education industry. With its innovative live streaming platform, the company delivers high-quality classes to students worldwide, achieving exceptional retention rates of over 80% across 30+ countries. Soar Kidz is not only making an impact in the industry, but also in fostering future leaders through its cutting-edge educational technology.
We believe that every student deserves access to a high-quality education. Our company is dedicated to making that a reality by connecting students with the most accomplished teachers worldwide and promoting personalized, interactive classes that foster independent decision making.
At our institution, we firmly believe that the practice of reading and writing fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills which are becoming increasingly rare with the advancements of technology. Reading & Language Arts lays the foundation for students' success in all subjects, including math, coding, and science. It also helps them acquire important life skills that will serve them throughout their life.
What is an Online Book Club / Writing Teacher?
We are looking for a passionate teacher for our online book debating and academic writing and book publishing class. Book Club(previously known Bear Book Club) teachers are a key component to our business that helps students from 1st ~ 8th grade be actively engaged and interchange their thoughts through discussion and debates. Our Online language arts teachers will assure the development of relevant competencies such as critical thinking skills and necessary debating skills throughout the course. Our teachers will be leading a small class of 1st ~ 8th-grade students grouped by different levels/grades.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field OR Current college students majoring in education.
- Comfortable using laptops, computers, and classroom technology.
- Must be able to commit for at least 6 months.
- Class times are provided Tuesday to Saturday 3pm - 8pm (US Pacific Time), and Tuesday to Friday 1am - 6am (US Pacific time) - These classes are for international students
- Must have better than 8Mbps download/8Mbps upload internet speed. (Test Zoom works with 4~5 participants and sharing screen works for 30min)
- Understanding of classroom management and class facilitation.
Preferred conditions:
- Experience with children
- More than 1 year of Elementary/Middle school teaching experience in the past 3 years.
- TESOL certification and/or a teaching certificate is a plus (Not required)
- A Masters degree is a plus
Main duties: At least 3 classes/week(weekend or weekdays evening time) for at least 6 months
- Total 4 type of classes offered – Academic Writing Class, Bear Book Club, Become an Author (teaching students to write their own story and publish!)
- Bear Book Club Teacher MUST read the book to facilitate (Will have to purchase the book separately)
- Think of yourself as a literary umpire. It’s your job to make sure every student can respectfully share their opinions about the book selection with the group.
- Ensure student understanding of the content of the book and identify the needs for reinforced learning of the book contents.
- Provide feedback on writing assignments/ provide evaluations for the student.
- Optional – Taking Student Level interviews. All students need to take a level test before they can take the classes. As a group interactive class, we ensure the students, who take the classes are at similar speaking/thinking/reading level. Level Interview (25minute zoom interview/student including simple evaluation)
Benefits:
- Starting from $25, but earn up-to $40 /hour depending on qualifications
- bonuses, teaching incentives, and other promotions
- Flexibility with no commute - you can teach part-time
- Training provided by the company.
- Lesson materials provided by the company.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 20 per week
Benefits:
Grade school specialties:
- 10th grade
- 1st grade
- 2nd grade
- 3rd grade
- 4th grade
- 5th grade
- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
- 9th grade
- Elementary school
- English
- High school
- Middle school
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Where did you go to college?
- Which class will you interested to teach? (Academic Writing, Become An Author, Book Club, Debating Tournament Prep, Level Interviewer)
- What is your current timezone?
Education:
License/Certification:
- Teacher certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote