Online English Teacher - Young Learners | Remote | South Africa

Introduction

You did the work. The diploma, the TEFL, the real hours in front of real learners. So why does teaching still mean long commutes, overcrowded classrooms, and a paycheck that never quite reflects the effort?

Here's a different version of the job. Same skills, same passion — but now from your own home, on a schedule you build yourself, earning in US dollars.

The Really Great Teacher Company is looking for qualified, South Africa-based English teachers to teach young learners online. If you're energetic, love working with young learners, and want your qualifications to finally count for something — keep reading.

What's In It For You

• US$6.50 per hour, paid in USD — real earning power against the rand
• 100% remote — no commute, no classroom chaos, just you and your laptop
• Regular students — your learners stay with you over time, so you build genuine relationships and actually get to watch them grow
• You own your schedule — distribute your hours however suits your life
• Short, punchy 25-minute classes that keep both you and your young learners switched on
• Free professional development via Inspire Academy, our e-learning platform stacked with certified and non-certified courses for online educators
• Real onboarding and real support — you'll never be thrown in the deep end
• A genuine community through our Evolve Program, built around teacher wellness and connection

Position Details

• Start Date: Immediate, upon completion of recruitment and onboarding
• Location: 100% remote — must be based in South Africa
• Students: Young learners aged 4–16, based in China, proficiency A1–C1
• Class Type: One-on-one and one-on-two (max two learners per class)

Language of Instruction: English

Platform: ClassIn

• Rate: US$6.50 per hour
• Class Duration: 25 minutes (regular); 21–25 minutes (demo)

Contract Type: Independent Contractor (remote)

• Hours: Minimum 14 hours per week, within the teaching window of 12:00–15:30 SAST (18:00–21:30 BJT), Monday to Sunday. You decide how to spread your hours — up to a maximum of six days a week.
• Bookings: Hours run on student bookings rather than fixed guaranteed hours. Reliable teachers with regular students tend to build steady, recurring schedules.