2021 VIPKid Hiring Process! [NEW AND UPDATED] • COVID-19 Changes! 😷

[@EnglishTeacher_Shana]

So happy to see a new video from you sporting your new wedding bling. Congrats and welcome back Erin!!!

[@reilea9977]

Forgot to mention, can you record yourself teaching a student or students so that we can see how you run it. Huge thanks 😊

[@KristensClassroom]

I remember sitting in a Panera bread after being laid off in 2018 and watching your morning routine. Loved it!

[@reilea9977]

I have EVERYTHING you mention with 20 years experience. Problem, I live on top floor apartment surrounded by very tall trees and when it rains or is very very cloudy, internet not stable. Suggestions? Or should I tell kids to come back tomorrow when the weather clears up,? Huge thanks! 😁

[@MLMRC]

Yes that is a very interesting conversation. That covers a lot of ground. Also just so you know, at mlmrc we can build your vipkid downline for you. Which will speed things along. I do appreciate the work that went into this video. ttys

[@reginaden]

Hi Erin, I have a question for you. I finished my mock interview couple of days back but I have not heard anything back from them and I cannot log into my account. I tried it multiple times and looks like its locked. Have you experienced this before or have heard anything about this?

[@visualize2feel]

Thanks for the information. It is good to know about the application process.

[@Overseasglobetrotter]

Hi Erin. I love your videos. They’re really valuable. I am a Canadian citizen but currently living and working in Sweden. Do you know if that would be an issue or hinder in getting hired? Would I need a Canadian bank account in order to be paid or do you know if VIP Kids could also deposit my (future) salary to a Swedish bank account?

[@nanaslife1519]

Thank you because I'm going do my demo class next week.

[@kellymatlock6128]

I’m ready for my demo lesson and can’t find the link to review the slides that I will need to teach for my lesson. Could you direct me to where I could find that. Thanks

[@gobblefunkingsnozzcumbers8636]

Hi, Erin! I'm considering applying to VIPKID, but I'm confused about whether or not I qualify. I am in Canada as a temporary resident on a work permit. Am I eligible to teach at VIPKID? I asked the company via their Contact Section, but in the reply they've only mentioned the conditions I already knew about and did not answer my question. Can you help? Thank you in advance!

[@kathypierce3331]

I have passed everything else they are checking my Batchelor's degree with Allison working with special needs kids.

[@Sarahs.HappyLife]

I would love to get started with your help!

[@melt.6261]

Hi Erin! Do they ask for and check references?

[@FatimahTV1018]

Hello, is wearing a headscarf or hijab okay in the demo lesson?

[@crystalchilman9805]

I’m considering doing this. I love your video. I haven’t done the demo, but would like to review your materials first. May I use you as a referral? Seems rude not to ask first. 😃

[@Allykatze]

Hello Teacher Erin! I am currently about to do my demo lesson and I was curious if I can still use you as a referral?

[@DreamyVibeDesigns]

You can if you’re still in the demo lesson stage. Just use the instructions here: www.myvipkidjourney.com/teacher-erin-referral-info

[@jeanninemancini1723]

Do we upload our diploma only or are transcripts required?

[@nanaslife1519]

Hello, what documents are needed aside from the official or unofficial transcripts?

[@inesaorlova8372]

It has been 4 months since I uploaded background check information. I submitted a work permit card as I am still waiting for permanent residence card from USCIS (dreadful backlog) Does VIPkid accept that?

[@drew284]

Have you heard back yet?

[@inesaorlova8372]

@@drew284 no, not yet

[@copelandfamily9727]

Hi Inesa I’m curious where you originally from? I’m planning to apply to VipKid and wondering if I qualify since I’m also a Permanent Residence Card holder and English is my second language not really a native speaker. Hope you can reply, thanks

[@tldullen]

Love your video! I am a current VIPKid teacher but I also work with pre-k kids at my church and we are all virtual now. What program do you use to edit your videos??? I think my kids would love this style!

[@tldullen]

I just read your info :) Question answered!

[@teacher_imane_official]

Hi can I ask you ifvI don't have a green card or US citizen I can't apply?

[@javiercortezgarcia7480]

Hi Erin! I'm javier From Mexico, I'm considering applying to VIPKID, but I'm confused about whether or not I qualify. Any recommendations as I saw in this video you need to be an American citizen and also got have a bachelors deegree.

[@esbam2002]

I have 12 years classroom ESL experience Kids to Uni including TOEIC/TOEFL/IELTS, my question is how many hours can VIPKids support you doing a week on average? Guesstimate.

[@emlinegar]

On their site it said you need a bachelors degree but I saw somewhere else they want a 4 year bachelors..is that mandatory? I only have a 3 yr

[@geetikafuture]

Hi Erin very informative video, can you please share a link to TESOL certification before I prepare for VIPKID interview...Thank you!

[@DreamyVibeDesigns]

It's linked in the video description :)

[@ashleyblanc1535]

I was declined and I’m not sure why. I meet all requirements. The site won’t allow me to apply again. Any suggestions?

[@Randomnesslyawesome1]

Can you substitute the bachelors degree for an Early Childhood Education diploma? Loved your video! Thank you!

[@davidli650602]

Hi, Erin, I have been living at Montreal, Quebec for 13 years now, and I got my Master’s degree at Stockholm university back 25 years ago, but I am a Chinese from mainland China, I want to apply to work at vipkids etc, is that possible? What’s your opinion please? Thank you very much. David

[@misslizzysonlineclassroom4775]

so if they did not answer after the mock class and it has been more than 2 days and I try to acces and they it says is block that means that I didnt pass?

[@jacrn1959]

Having the same issue. No update after 2nd mock and account has been locked

[@misslizzysonlineclassroom4775]

How sad! I was very excited 😭

[@jacrn1959]

I signed up with a diff email address and within 12hrs got the call again from them asking me to do the smart demo etc etc explaining everything. Guess ill have to re apply then 😳

[@nichebucksam9906]

I'm qualified but I'm jamaican who lives in Jamaica 🥺

[@yarielagh4062]

I comply with the requierements but I don´t live in the USA. How can I be eligible for working in VIP KIDS?

[@crystalscott4979]

Do I need the TESOL if I have a teacher certification, and a master's degree

[@Sarah-oq2mc]

Hi! Can UK citizens apply?

[@mayajambalaya4452]

Is there a way to access your hired teacher section if I already had a vipkid mentor and already passed my demo and mock class?

[@DreamyVibeDesigns]

As of right now that is only available to me referrals who used me during the hiring process.

[@krysteilmaetanato2349]

Hi erin, just wanna ask.coz i just finished my second mock class.and when i checked my account,it says “this account has been locked”. Just wanna ask why.or any idea why i can’t open my account.TIA

[@jacrn1959]

I have the same issue now. 2nd mock class last Sept 16. Until now, no update and my acct has been locked

[@Cherrymoongurl]

Any update for you both? I am locked out after a mock class as well.

[@krysteilmaetanato2349]

@@Cherrymoongurl i think they have the same reason.they will not proceed to ur application.they will just end it without any notifying us...so unprofessional

[@Cherrymoongurl]

@@krysteilmaetanato2349 have you tried applying again? Or is it not worth it?

[@krysteilmaetanato2349]

@@Cherrymoongurl i didn’t...coz i think they will just do the same...

[@janesmith-tv1dt]

Hi Erin, Do you qualify to teach at Vipkid if you can show documented proof that you're registered in a Bachelors Degree program at an accredited university? Thanks

[@natalieriv28]

No, you have to have completed a bachelors degree

[@kathypierce3331]

I have passed certificated Level 2 and 3.

[@jamanakdchunem]

so if you're not from canada or USA? you can't join?

[@kristineemeraldcuerdo9871]

Hi Teacher Erin. I'm done with all the requirements then suddenly I cannot open my account it says that "Request failed with status code 403". What does it mean?

[@janellemargot4376]

It error. Google it

[@wandrlost5140]

does gogo kid accept work permits? or do you have to be a permanent resident like vip kid ?

[@DreamyVibeDesigns]

I only work for VIPKid right now so I don’t know the answer to that.

[@lisahansen6014]

Can I contact you personally? I lost my contract but want to reapply. Is that possible?

[@zainabaleem9478]

Hello does it have to a tesol Whst if u have a tefl

[@PertainingtoRose]

This is a great video, thank you 😊

[@ansullivan123]

Do they prefer an age for teachers? I am 47! Does it matter? Is that too old?

[@teacherreneereads787]

No! You only need to be young at heart ❤!

[@gabymrshopewell3646]

@@teacherreneereads787 can south Africans apply?

[@teacherreneereads787]

@@gabymrshopewell3646 SayABC is a part of VIPKID and they hire those with a South African accent.

[@crystalchilman9805]

I’m 48 and wondered the same thing. Thanks for asking!!!

[@je9panini]

How long does it take for VIPKid to approve my profile? I submitted everything about 2 weeks ago, and everything except my background check is still under review.

[@najahjohnson2220]

Note: Because many courts have been closed throughout the whole COVID pandemic, departments that need to be cleared such as DMV and County courts, will delay your approval. It sucks. My advice is just to exercise patience. My process took over 3-4 weeks. It depends on your state. Keep checking in on CHECKR - which is the BG check company they use. Keep watching VIPkid videos to stay fresh (a mistake that I made, I feel less prepared having to wait so long for approval - everything came back CLEAR literally today. I need a lot of refreshers).

[@ubermensch826]

how long does the whole process take, roughly, from start to finish?

[@maazmar4238]

Depends of how long you take to upload your documents, maybe a week or 2 weeks

[@daniellad5518]

I am about to be finished with school next week and will have my BA, I know it won’t be a while until I get the actual diploma, what could I do for proof?

[@DreamyVibeDesigns]

VIPKid accepts pictures of any of the following: - Picture of physical certificate of bachelor’s degree or higher - Copy of official transcript, (signed, sealed, or with watermark) which indicate you have been awarded the degree of a bachelor’s degree or higher - Degree Verification from National Students Clearing House - Verification letter (signed, sealed, or watermark) from the registrar office of the school which says you have been awarded the degree of bachelor or higher

[@daniellad5518]

@@DreamyVibeDesigns just found out they no longer accept CA residents. 😕

[@collegeohmeeky]

Is the bachelor's degree mandatory?

[@XiOmyZoe]

Yes.

[@natalieriv28]

Yes

[@QueenChroniclesOfficial]

Hi, I have all of the qualifications plus some, but my initial application was denied and they did not specify why. I’m confused. Could you help?

[@DreamyVibeDesigns]

I’d love to help you out. Check out this page on my website to see if maybe you filled something out wrong www.myvipkidjourney.com/vipkid-teacher-requirements

[@QueenChroniclesOfficial]

@@DreamyVibeDesigns hey thanks I read it and wow! All that because I live in California 🤦🏽‍♀️ that sucks lol but I’ll just have to keep trying for somewhere else I guess. I didn’t get this bachelors in TESOL for nothing.

[@almaelt7842]

I am a Spoken English tutor.. This videos are very helpful for me

[@myrabonina4932]

I have teacher J1 visa am I allowed to apply?

[@kathypierce3331]

OH my, the way graduated on getting married.

[@HiShreen]

Which device is required in vipkid, laptop or smart phone is ok?

[@DreamyVibeDesigns]

You cannot use a smartphone to teach VIPKid classes: youresljourney.com/vipkid-technology-requirments

[@candacelewis1559]

They offered me a base pay of $7.00. Should I start over?

[@thelastofadyingbreed1492]

Same with me! But my white friend got offered $7.80

[@christinasmart1646]

There's no rhyme or reason, or fairness, to their base pay offers it seems. It truly is the luck of the draw.

[@natalieriv28]

$14 per hour + bonus it’s not too shabby

[@juliesiller2273]

I got $7.00 as well and I have 6 years experience and a TEFL.

[@michelleferdinand9059]

Hi. Would you be my mentor? I’m not sure if it’s too late. I’ve applied and now have to record a demo.

[@pumzandziweni8434]

Helo,where to apply,i also wana apply

[@riyabaker7998]

If we are currently in college then can we still apply ?

[@natalieriv28]

No, you need a bachelors degree

[@Badmadworld90]

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[@tiannakaitlyn3641]

Can you work there even if you have no bachelor?

[@24NikkiJean]

No, you need a bachelor's degree in any field.

[@vipkidelizabethgonzalez2695]

Hi Erin! I just want to make sure I understand the new changes correctly. The new changes are A Bachelor’s degree or higher; Eligibility to work in the U.S. or Canada; And at least 2 years of language teaching experience OR a teaching credential or certificate So if I have someone who wants to apply and used to be a substitute teacher for a year and a half and taught English at her church for about a year. Will that qualify her? And you mentioned the pay scale since we have a new payment scale do you know what is the new pay for starting teachers? Thank you for all your help! This is very informative!

[@ViktorDi]

I LOVE your accent and facial expressions so much, why are you like that? xD

[@belloliv926]

Nice

[@TutorWeniverse]

I am a Preschool Teacher .But I'm Filipina any chances to apply?😊

[@teacherreneereads787]

NovaKids

[@aresturkish-filipino589]

As long as you’re eligible to work in the US/Canada and meet the other requirements, you can apply. I’m a Filipina but living in the US I just got hired last week :))

[@jacolyn12]

@@aresturkish-filipino589 Hello Teacher Jessica. Hoping that you would reply to this message. What are the documents that VIPKid would ask for to prove you are eligible to work in the US/Canada? I just passed my smart demo. I still have to book my mock class. I am Canadian/Filipino currently living in the Philippines. Any advice?

[@aresturkish-filipino589]

@@jacolyn12 they just ask for government issued ids. :)

[@diane9497]

@@aresturkish-filipino589 Hi teacher Jessica, how much base pay did they offered you?

[@VipinvagabondvaiD]

you dont even reply on the facebook comments idk how found the mentor lol

[@zes3813]

wrg,idts. no stressx etc for suchx, anyx, no such thing as nerve wrackx, or overwhelx or jivex or encouragx or px or getx or xreviewx etc or not, doesnt matter, cepux, say, do, be, can say, do, be any no matter what and any s perfect

[@lightweaver1839]

I have met several teachers with fairly destinctive accents.

[@s.blanchette9978]

Thanks.. meh! 😊

[@abigailblake2964]

v A p 👁👄👁

[@michaelaltawil]

The background checks are taking months now. It's a joke

[@danitehrlich]

Same for me, I gave up already. Shame, it could have been great for this messy jobless time... 😔

[@Connor-fg9qg]

Mine for VIPKid took about a week (this past week, I mean :-))

[@sofiapaschero_]

It’s now been 2 months for me. This is ridiculous.

[@DreamyVibeDesigns]

For some people it’s taking a week or two and for some it’s taking months. Really just depends on where you live. Unfortunately it’s just the time we’re in right now.

[@drew284]

Yeah it has nothing to do with VIPKid though. I had to get a background check and apostille for study abroad through the US Department of State. It took 2 months.

[@旮旯北京]

I am a 45 years old, I bet you will not hire me.

[@RelentLance]

I am 40. Erin got me hired. Age = non-factor.

[@旮旯北京]

@@RelentLance I was 40 years old 5 years ago.

[@旮旯北京]

@@RelentLance and I was born in year of tiger.

[@RelentLance]

You my friend are awesome! 😊😇

[@teacherreneereads787]

There are people 60+ working for VIPKID. They seek a native speaker with a North American accent.