Online ESL Teacher for Gogokid
Summary(Review): Note: This Company is no longer in operation.
Gogokid is a new venture of the conglomerate company, Bytedance, that owns many well-known brands including TikTok. Gogokid is hiring native English speaking teachers with a Bachelor’s degree or above from North America. The teaching schedule is flexible, you can work anytime from 9 am – 9:00 pm Beijing time. The classes are up to 25 min long and all classes are one-on-one. You will need a Desktop/laptop/MAC/Surface, a headset, and a camera for teaching. Online teachers are paid from $14 to $25 based on your qualifications, performance ratings, and attendance. The students are from ages 4 to 12 years old. GoGoKid has good incentive packages well for those teachers who show up on time, get high reviews, and her overall great teachers.Job Overview for Online ESL Teacher
Pay Rate per Hour:
Minimum: $14
Maximum: $25
Class Size:
one-on-one
Student Ages:
Elementary & Junior (age 5-15)
Class Schedule:
Morning (9am-12pm)
Afternoon (12pm-3pm)
Late Afternoon (3pm-6pm)
Evening (6pm-9pm)
Job Details for Online ESL Teacher
Accent(s):
Native North American
Degree Required:
Bachelor or above
Certification:
Yes
Years Experience:
2
Min Hours Week:
10
Internet Speed(Mbps):
Min Uploading: 20 MB/s
Min Downloading: 20 MB/s
Oakary works closely with Gogokid and many schools. We help you land a job quicker and smoother by submitting one application and match you with MULTIPLE Teaching Jobs based on your teaching preferences and qualifications, and assisting you with the interview process and communication with the recruiters..
Online ESL Teacher Job Description
- Base hourly rate: $7-$10 a class ($14 – $25 per hour including bonuses)
- 25-minute class
- Class schedule: from 9 am – 9:00 pm Beijing time.
- One-on-one teaching
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Teach student age from 5 to 12
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Preview the course ahead of time and prepare props for the course. The curriculum prepared by GOGOKID
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Evaluate kids’ performance after class.
To qualify for this $100 Spring into GOGOKID Classes New Teacher incentive, teachers must:
- Sign the Teacher Agreement between February 1 and February 28, 2021 Beijing Time.
- Open a minimum of 60 Peak class slots (7:00 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm Beijing time) at least 72 hours before each class start time, and leave them open until they are either booked or expired between March 1 and March 31, 2021 Beijing Time.
- Complete at least 2 classes with an As Scheduled finish type between March 1 and March 31, 2021 Beijing Time.
- Teacher No-Show, Teacher Cancellation, Teacher Cancellation 2H, Teacher Cancellation 24H, Teacher IT finish type, valid parent reviews with 1 to 3 stars, or valid user complaints between March 1 and March 31, 2021 Beijing Time will disqualify them from receiving the New Teacher Incentive.
- This $100 Spring into GOGOKID Classes New Teacher Incentive will be sent to you along with your next scheduled payment before April 15th.
- Teachers who sign their contract between February 1 and February 28, 2021 Beijing time must meet all the requirements mentioned above in order to qualify for the $100 Spring into GOGOKID Classes New Teacher Incentive.
- During the period from February 11th to February 17th, the GOGOKID staff will be celebrating Chinese New Year with their families. Limited staff will be available to process applications and interviews. Because it will take longer to have your submissions reviewed, we highly recommend completing the steps as soon as possible to ensure you can complete the process before the deadline. Don’t delay!
- This is a great time to begin your online teacher journey with GOGOKID and make some extra cash for spring break. The only thing that can make it better is to earn the $100 Spring into GOGOKID Class new teacher incentive.
Class Booking
How long is each class?
Each class needs to be 25 minutes in length, however, each time slot is 30 minutes in length. This gives you a 5-minute buffer just in case the student is late and allows you enough time to head into the following student’s classroom. (if you have classes back to back)
How can I schedule my time?
You can use the scheduler in order to schedule your available time. You just select the time slots you are available to teach from within your teacher portal. It is recommended that you select your available time slots at least 48 hours prior to class time to increase your booking rate by the students. You may book your availabilities for the month beginning with the current week.
What hours should teachers be available to teach?
Teachers select their own hours, so there is no requirement for specific hours that teachers need to teach. With that being said, there are times in which more students will be on the platform and thus you are more likely to have a class booked by the students. The times in which most students are using the platform are 7-9 pm on weekdays and 9 am-9 pm on weekends.
Is there a maximum number of hours a teacher could teach?
Gogokid sets no limit on the number of hours a teacher can teach within a day, however, we do recommend placing breaks throughout the day so as to ensure class quality and performance from our teachers. You have full control over your schedule, but strive to ensure you make it to the class if a student books a class with you in order to avoid credit score penalties.
What do I need to prepare for the classes?
You don’t need to prepare teaching materials. However, it is strongly recommended that you have your own teaching props ready in order to better facilitate the classes and that you read and review the class slides before the classes.
Will I need to communicate with the parents?
In a way, you will need to write up some feedback within 12 hours of the class ending to describe how the class went. It’s recommended that you write what you covered in the class, what the student did well, and what the student needs to practice more (and give directions on how to go about practicing). This will be your only required communication with the parents.
Will I always teach the same students?
We cannot guarantee that you will always be teaching the same students, nor that you will have a stable stream of students. Trial students are likely to take your classes, and if they like your classes, it is very likely that they will sign up and rebook your classes in the future. It’s also possible that a paying student may just book a class with you to see what your teaching style is like. Basically put, you may not always teach the same students, but if a student likes you and your teaching style, then there is a good chance you will see them again.
Where do the classes take place?
The classes will take place in our virtual classroom which is accessible via the teacher portal 30 minutes before the start of each class.
Online ESL Teacher Job Requirements
- Native English Speaking teachers from the USA or Canada and with Neutral Accent;
- Bachelor’s degree or above.
- Online teaching experience preferred.
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ESL certificate(ESL, TEFL, TESOL and …) – you could get one before teaching
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2+ years Teaching experience preferred(home-tutor, public school, volunteering….)
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Proper equipment to teach online (computer, webcam, headphone)
Online ESL Teacher Salary and Compensation
- $7-$10 a class, 25-minute classes + attendance incentives using Gogokid’s “credit score” system
- $150 bonus after 3 “as scheduled” classes within 30 days of activation + another $150 bonus with no less than a 4-star parent review on those 3 classes.
Class Payment | Per Class | Conditions |
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Base Pay | USD 7-10 | based on your credentials and interview performance. |
Credit Score over 110 | USD (7-10)*110% | based on your credit score |
Credit Score at 120 | USD (7-10)*125% | based on your credit score |
Total per one hour | USD 14-25 |
How to Apply to Online ESL Teacher?
Oakary works closely with Gogokid and many schools. We help you land a job quicker and smoother by submitting one application and match you with MULTIPLE Teaching Jobs based on your teaching preferences and qualifications, and assisting you with the interview process and communication with the recruiters..
Online ESL Teacher Interview Process & Tips
Applicants will need to go through five steps prior to becoming Gogokid teachers
- Complete an online application (Sign up + Basic Information)
- Schedule an interview
- Attend an orientation
- Submit the paperwork
- Sign the contract
How can I present the demo lesson?
Through the interaction with a foundation level student, you will utilize this opportunity to showcase your ESL teaching techniques, engage the student, elicit responses, complete sentences, and demonstrate classroom management.
What if there are no interview slots available?
Interview time slots are displayed for the next four days and updated on a daily basis. We encourage you to check back regularly for the next available slots if the interviews are fully booked.
Company Information for Gogokid
Gogokid creates a connection between children in China and the world by providing a global learning experience. Our mission is to foster our students to learn the English language as a tool, not as a goal, and to become individuals with creative and critical thinking skills.
What We Believe
We believe that integrating technology and education will revolutionize language learning. We aim to empower our students by strategically facilitating the online learning experience via rigorous analysis of their skills and learning patterns, as well as by providing frequent and holistic feedback with regard to their progress.
What We Do
We offer one-on-one online language lessons based on the U.S. Common Core State Standards and the Chinese standard curriculum through a virtual classroom infused with cutting-edge AI technology.
Buu says
Not a good experience with them. They asked me in for interview (the representative was “Leanna”), but did not have any slots open and told me to reload every once in a while to get a slot. They only add in slots per day, instead of prepare slots for people to choose in the future. So you are constantly refreshing in the morning to find a slot. When I asked them if there were any slots I could reserve in the future instead of hoping there is a slot open per day, they replied with a robotic “Sorry for the inconvenience. We do not want to miss out on a great applicant.” And then repeated the instructions. I asked them if I could have a good time to check, since checking throughout the day was not working. They did not reply.
I was finally able to find a slot 3 days later after random refreshing, and they sent an email saying they would send a Zoom conference link within 12 hours. 2 days later, and they still did not send it. They sent an automated calender reminder that my interview was starting in 1 hour. I replied that I was still not given the Zoom link to different emails connected to GoGoKids, including the one that did reply to me before, and no reply.
I am typing this experience at this moment, and Gogokids is late to MY interview, and have no contacted me. I have studied and prepared their module to teach, and they have not arrived. I do not trust this company.
Buu says
I was chosen for an interview for GogoKids, and they have not arrived to my interview. I studied the module and am staying up late until 2 AM, and they are not here. Bad sign. They did not answer my emails much either.
GogoNO says
Gogokid Pros:
Decent base pay. Incentives. 60% subsidy pay for peak times.
Gogokid cons:
Too many to list. We can start with the minor things: terrible curriculum, IT issues, super slow response time (expect days to weeks to get a response from the company if you have a question or a problem). Moving on to the major issues: payment problems. Several teachers were not paid properly and on time. Several teachers received incorrect class finish types, which led to pay deductions and credit score deductions. I personally was not paid one month and had to contact them to fight to receive my pay. The company is not honest, and I personally have been lied to by them. They are inconsistent and change policies on a whim with little notice. They are a new company and do not have enough students. You will have low bookings and should expect low bookings for quite a while.
Don’t be drawn in by the $300 new teacher bonus (or what recruiters will call a “sign-on bonus” or a “hiring bonus”. You have to teach three classes within 30 days and cannot have any bad feedback during that time. However, because there aren’t any students, lots of teachers have not (and will not) earn this bonus. Gogokid makes exceptions for teachers they like and will give the bonus to them even though they hadn’t earned it. They refuse to pay it to anyone else.
Overall, it appears to be a great opportunity from the outside, but once you’re in, it’s not worth the headache and hassle. Recruiters will go around telling everyone the company is great, and any naysayers are just disgruntled teachers who are impossible to please. However, keep in mind that these people have an incentive for making everyone think that the company is the best and that there aren’t any problems. They are paid for each new recruit they hire, and they’re making a ton of money by selling you on the $300 incentive and the 60% subsidy pay.
Anastasia says
I will say I just started a month ago and got lots of booking right away. I teach 2-6 classes a day on average. There are people that have low booking or no bookings, and people that get a lot from the start. A lot depends on your profile and availability. As far as a work from home online teaching job goes, its pretty good so far. Agree that response times are long, and payment issues do happen, although I got paid correctly and on time.