
Teach at Helen Doron Connect
We are looking for enthusiastic Online ESL Teachers to join our team! If you’re interested in teaching with game-based learning, know your way around the Internet and enjoy the occasional computer game, then this may be the perfect position for you!
Why Teach With Us
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An Established Brand with Experience
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A Global Community
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Online & Offline Worldwide
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Full Lesson Plans with Teacher Tools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements?
No previous experience needed. We provide full training. All you need is
• Bachelor’s degree and/or a TEFL certification,
• Native English speaker or English at mother-tongue level with a neutral accent
• Comfort and familiarity using a computer and internet applications
• Desktop or laptop computer with 1GB RAM, a camera, and microphone
• Stable internet connection
Do I need to be a native English speaker?
You should master English at a native level - speaking, reading and writing. Natives and non-natives (regardless of accent) receive different pay. Non-native English speakers need a neutral accent to pass the application stage.
What is the application process?
Four easy steps:
1) complete the registration form and agree to the Terms and Conditions
2) Run an internet speed test and upload all relevant certificates and documentation
3)Pass a grammar test
4) Upload a short clip introducing yourself and record answers to several interview questions
Whom will I teach?
Students ages 3-15 years from all over the world in 1:1 and/or group lessons of 4-6 students
What equipment do I need?
You will need a desktop or laptop computer with 1GB RAM, a stable internet connection, a web camera and microphone
Can I teach either group or individual lessons?
Yes! You can teach either or both, according to your preferences.
Can I teach at both Helen Doron Connect and Helen Doron English?
Yes! We see a great value in teaching with Helen Doron online and offline. Keep in mind that you would undergo training for each program separately, and that you could then teach Helen Doron English in a certified Helen Doron English Learning Centre or Learning Studio
How long are the lessons?
One-on-one lessons are 25 minutes; group lessons are 45 minutes. 5 minutes of these lessons involves the screening of the relevant Helen Doron episode, leaving 20 minutes and 40 minutes of teaching time, respectively.
What is the payment cycle?
We pay on a monthly basis for all the lessons taught in the previous month
How much do you pay? Are there incentives?
Session payments consist of base pay, bonuses, and incentives for attendance and good performance
What training do I get?
Connect teachers undergo comprehensive training on the Helen Doron Methodology and using the Helen Doron Connect platform. Ongoing training and monthly webinars will keep you up-to-date.
What do I need to prepare for lessons?
You should review the tutorials for activities in your upcoming lesson, and play around with the lesson to ensure you are comfortable with the lesson and its material.
Can I work from home?
Absolutely. Your teaching environment should be quiet and have a stable internet connection, good lighting and a neat background. It can be your home or any other location convenient for you
Do I have to commit to a minimum number of hours?
You will need to open a minimum of 10 slots per week, and can increase from there to teach as much as you wish.
All lessons recur weekly for the purchased course length. By accepting a booking, you commit to being available at the weekly booked time for the entire length of the booking
How many lessons will I teach?
As long as you meet the minimum commitment of 10 slots, you can work as much or as little as you are willing and able.
No commitment for minimal lessons per week/month, however you commit to complete the length of a whole course to qualify for the attendance bonus
What is a “gamified lesson”?
In a lesson, the students learn through fun activities and interactive games within the virtual classroom, complete with virtual rewards and incentives. Every lesson is expertly crafted to utilize multiple learning styles and modalities, and balances collaboration, mirroring, and self-study in group and individual work, to provide the most effective and enjoyable lessons possible
Do I need to purchase or make props for the lessons?
All the material and props you need are found in your Helen Doron Connect classroom.
If you like, you can collect simple, easy to find items that you can show to students during the lesson to support their learning
What are the hours I can teach?
We teach worldwide in various time zones. You can book your available spots at times convenient to you, whether you live in Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa or America
What is Just Talk?
Just Talk is a supplementary product to our courses. As its name suggests it is informal practice through a casual conversation in proper English on a variety of topics with a qualified teacher
How am I paid?
Via Payoneer online payment systems