Interested in applying to VIPKid, Gogokid or Magic Ears? Jump to: www.onlineteacherdude.com/teach-esl-online and click the links for the companies on that page. Thanks!
@Paola-jf2qf3 жыл бұрын
Why aren't they hiring in California?🤔😥
@MichaelVenn3 жыл бұрын
Solid breakdown! You and so many others have me curious about what ME is like. Who knows, maybe I’ll even apply to them next!
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I don't teach for ME anymore, but I am hired on with Zebra....they are interesting and you would probably like them - very game based and interactive....although, I think GGK trumps them a bit in the platform.
@adventura113 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 GGK platform in my opinion lacks and is very unstable. I interviewed with them a month ago almost and I had a lot of difficulty opening the platform. I didn't pass due to those reasons very unstable. Not sure if I want to go back to reapply they said I can in 30 days which should be coming up. Anyone expierience QKids I am trying with them again now in the application process.
@scottshanahan38273 жыл бұрын
@@adventura11 I had the same experience with ggk
@ginganinja40853 жыл бұрын
The magic ears base pay graphic shown in this video is now outdated. 1000 classes with another company is not enough for a higher tier base pay. They are now looking at applicant’s experience on a case by case basis. (Unofficially, I’ve head it’s more like 3000+ classes with another company would be required for a higher base pay). Since Aug 2020, Magic ears is also accepting applicants from other English speaking countries (beyond US and Canada). The base pay is especially different- and is also adjusted on a case by case basis depending on the country. I personally know two teachers from SA who passed the hiring process and are current teachers. Overall I love magic ears. I am 99% booked and I love the flexible cancellation policy. - written by an existing ME teacher
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ginga Ninja! This was the graphic confirmed to me by their team but I just heard today that it is now 5,000 classes for the $10. Sometimes what is advertised is not always reality! Magic ears might be accepting "some" South Africans but that's about it.... I have had many turned away from native speaking countries like the UK. Unfortunately, it just isn't happening "in practice". They are hiring SA's but I have heard the pay is very low.
@kristi9813 жыл бұрын
Just thought I'd add that Magic Ears has recently changed their base pay requirements. In order to receive $8.50/class you must have taught over 3000 classes online. For $9.50/class you must have taught over 5000 classes AND have at least a bachelors in English Language Teaching, Early Childhood Development, or Special Education. But I LOVE their platform!
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!! I double checked with them and they confirmed this image was accurate for right now but I guess it isn't.
@prettyfancy3 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 yeah, I was JUST hired less than a week ago and they told me 3000 classes ☹️
@janetfurness16183 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 I have also just been hired by Magicears with just under 3000 classes with VIPkid and offered $7.50 base pay. Kick in the teeth as I earn $8 base pay with VIPkid and was hoping for an increase or at least the same. If they still insist this picture is right Id love to know before I actually sign my contract... or don't. I have to decide.
@fortheloveofteaching95143 жыл бұрын
This is great! I work for VIPkid, GGK, and Outschool. By far, my favorite platform is VIPkid. VIPkid is my primary resource. I teach often for GGK on weekends, VIPkid all week, and randomly for Outschool. I love ALL of them, however.
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting - I love VIPKid too!
@adventura113 жыл бұрын
Important to note Magic Ears has changed the pay structure. Now it is similar to VIPKid, based on how many lifetime classes you taught at other companies plus holding a Bachelor's Degree. But ME still gives base pay raises.
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Yes, that should be reflected in the pay screenshot in the video - thanks!
@JennaLee943 жыл бұрын
I watched this from the beginning to end! Thanks for the very clear and detailed information. I agree with everything you said. Happy Holidays! I wish I was somewhere warmer like you :)
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Hi Jenna! Thank you for watching it from the beg - end! I appreciate that and hope it was helpful. Funny how the "grass is always greener".- I would LOVE some winter....but I haven't had it in 10 years so that might be why I am craving the season change.
@KiyanaThomas3 жыл бұрын
Love this breakdown. I’m thinking of going independent but I know it can be challenging. The thing I like with these companies is that they bring the clients to you vs. going out on my own finding the clients (i.e marketing). I’m curious what black teachers are saying about these platforms. I’m finding the bookings inconsistent (even with Outschool) and am not having the same results my white counterparts have shared. That’s why I think going independent would be the best option for me.
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Hi Kiyana! Thanks for leaving a comment. Yes, it can be challenging and does take some work in the beginning but totally doable. I can't speak for folks of color specific experience but I know that many of them enjoy booked schedules and lots of success. Bookings are inconsistent on Outschool for lots of teachers, nothing about your skin color - it's just the nature of the type of platform and that kids are more so back to school. Are you teaching on going classes with OS?
@KiyanaThomas3 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 thanks for your reply. I just started one ongoing science class and have an ongoing preschool class with no bookings. Would you suggest I open more ongoing classes? Do you market outside of Outschool?
@KiyanaThomas3 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 thanks for your reply. I just started one ongoing science class and have an ongoing preschool class with no bookings. Would you suggest I open more ongoing classes? Do you market outside of Outschool?
@TeacherKellyTag3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This helps me answer questions when people ask
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kelly!!
@michaellacarter88403 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Signed 2nd contract wirh vipkid, failed demo with Gogo ans looking at ME. So thanks for the tips!
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
You are doing great! Don't worry about the failed demo with GGK...it's all too common. Redo it in 30 days (send them an email) , most people pass on the 2nd go.
@jennifers.70373 жыл бұрын
This video is extremely helpful! I have been with Qkids for just over a month, and I love it, however I am not getting a many bookings as I'd like. Magic Ears sounds like a great fit for me, based on what you said about their forgiving cancellation policy. Thank you!!!
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Yes, if you are with Q, you will like Magic Ears...link is in description to apply. Im sure you will do great.
@melt.62613 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this awesome video! It was extremely helpful! 😊
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mel!
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
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@dwkeiko3 жыл бұрын
This is great info! Thanks for sharing Tim!!
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dominique - hope you are doing well!
@scottshanahan38273 жыл бұрын
Just started with vipkid. My base is just 7 per class which isn't really worth it, but almost all of my classes have been booked with 24 hours which bumps it up to 9.
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
That's what everyone gets these days unfortunately. Short notice helps and the incentives will bring you up a $1 / class roughly or a bit more.
@scottshanahan38273 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 next week, of all goes as planned, I'll bump from 0.80 per class to 1.2 (if I'm reading it right). For short notice classes that bumps me to 10.20 per class which is a good rate.
@angelicapeele20443 жыл бұрын
Nice update Tim!
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Thank you Angelica!
@laurarisdallminnesotateach49143 жыл бұрын
Great video, Tim. You are so informative. Thanks!
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Thank you Laura - love your videos as well.
@MandyCrane3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening!
@GoldenbellTraining3 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that you were in Malaysia. I'm in Thailand. Wife wants me to teach online instead of the classroom so I can focus on my KZbin channel and online business
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for commenting. If you fit the requirements, VIPKid is an easy one to get started with. My links are in the video description and I'll send you my resources once you apply. Just shoot me an email if you do. Im looking at heading to Thailand soon actually if Malaysia kicks out the "expired tourist visa holders" soon.
@makemoneyrevealed16183 жыл бұрын
Tim which platform would you recommend for non-us citizens and someone who also doesn't want high energy platform like Magic Ears?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Hi! Hmm....How about Cambly? Teach adults and make around $10.80/hour. Where are you from? Whales is great for British teachers....Maybe also Palfish.
@makemoneyrevealed16183 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Hi Tim. Thanks, I'm not from Britain though. I'll have a look at Cambly
@noneyabusiness31563 жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you happen to know why these companies stopped taking applicants from California?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Hi and yes, I do. It has to do with IC laws in those states (Independent Contractor). It is related to the Assembly Bill 5 - requiring gig workers to receive certain compensations like health insurance, etc.. from their employer.
@MaaikeGirardin3 жыл бұрын
How come teachers from those states do not get hired? just curious
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Its a law in those states regarding "gig" work and independent contractors whereby these companies are required to give benefits etc.. You can google it, I forget the bills name.
@germain57183 жыл бұрын
Hey Tim, I plan on moving and teaching from Mexico, but I am from California and you mentioned they wouldn’t hire Californians... do you know if there’s anything I can do about that?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Just don't tell them you are from California. Try to keep all your CA details out of the application if you can. 😂Do you do your taxes in CA?
@germain57183 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 I currently do. Did you have to show proof that you are eligible to work in North America with a US Passport or Driver License? Because both of mine say California.
@ukuleleangela61533 жыл бұрын
@@germain5718 Did you figure it out? I live in California too.
@germain57183 жыл бұрын
@@ukuleleangela6153 not yet, cause even though I’d be living in Mexico as a dual citizen, I have to show proof that I’m American, and every document shows that I’m from California...
@LapetiteMe2 жыл бұрын
@@germain5718 Hi, I was also wondering if you were able to move to mexico and work there? This is what I’m planning on doing but currently live in California , thank you so muc (:
@George77633 жыл бұрын
You save me so much time applying to these companies, but why do these companies not hire people from California? Do you know which companies that do hire people from California? Also do you tutor for a 30 minute or 1 hour session for helping people like me who are looking to teach online? If so, could you tell me your prices.
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
There are IC laws in CA, NY and WA that prevent companies from hiring teachers as independent contractors. You can google it but its related to some recent laws passed about requirements for IC's. I do offer coaching on a 1:1 basis, yes. Send me an email: timgascoigne1@gmail.com
@waynebicknell44523 жыл бұрын
Have all the requirements to get started... Except the teaching experience... How do I get that.... Are there some companies I can start with that have few teaching experience requirements? And... Have visited Malaysia a couple times... Love it there
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne, when they say teaching experience, they don't mean traditional teaching, anything with kids counts. In fact, they don't ask you to list it. Just put more than 1 on the application form.
@-AtomsPhere-3 жыл бұрын
The bachelors degree is a hard and fast requirement?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
For these companies - yes! But you can apply to Cambly without a degree - onlineteacherdude.com/cambly-apply
@dominiquerandolph75153 жыл бұрын
Hello ! I’m from California , what company’s do hire peoples from here ?..
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Good question - perhaps look at some non-chinese companies like Nil English or Cambly.
@MandyCrane3 жыл бұрын
Is there one company that you prefer over the others?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Hands down, I prefer VIPKid - but I have built up a nice "pack" of regulars who book me short notice. I don't prepare anymore. I have it too easy with them now. 2nd place would be Gogokid and, more recently...Zebra English!
@nanaslife15193 жыл бұрын
Do they need official or unofficial transcripts?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
I believe its official.
@lidas.54253 жыл бұрын
Can you negotiate your base rate with either of these companies? If yes, at which point can you do that?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
No, not really. VIPKid is a set base rate all new teachers now get $7 or $7.50, Gogokid is a bit more up to your demo and experience Magic Ears is a set rate based on your education and online teaching experience. I have videos about these pay scales.
@lidas.54253 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Thanks for the answer. If one works very few hours during the contract for one company are they more/less likely to extend my contract? Or it doesn't matter? I mean you can't really work for several companies and work a lot of hours with each which then impacts your ability to accumulate hours and move through the tiers and ranks to get the bonuses/incentives/pay raises. I suppose you shouldn't have same time lots opent for different companies as you risk double-booking and then have to cancel, right? I know some have lenient cancelation policies, but does that mean as long as you are cancelling well in advance - more than 24hrs say - there are no penalties? I am sorry I have many questions, but I am brand new to all this and am trying to figure out how this works.
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
@@lidas.5425 You bring up a great point, having a 2nd company can just provide some security or it can fill in the gaps where you aren't getting booked. You are correct, companies want you all in and so they reward you with incentives for working peak hours, etc... I always suggest going where you make the most money. Since they have no min. hours, you don't need to open slots at all with a company, and yes they will renew your contract.
@lidas.54253 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 So GREAT to read this !-----> ..."you don't need to open slots at all with a company, and yes they will renew your contract."
@letydlso5103 жыл бұрын
What if Im from California but I live in another country? Is it a possibility to get hired?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
As long as your ID , tax info, drivers license doesn't mention California.
@letydlso5103 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Is there other companies that hire people from California?
@wowokwow5333 жыл бұрын
Why are some states excluded from teaching?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Due to IC (ind. contractor) laws in those states....big companies cannot agree to pay health benefits to their online teachers..
@lynnespringer15133 жыл бұрын
You have new digs? Where is the kitchen?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
No same place :)
@krishnavarshney9493 жыл бұрын
Can fluent english speakers from india, apply to these?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
No, they can't unfortunately.
@dogwhiskers83 жыл бұрын
Are there any opportunities for a person without a Bachelor's degree?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Yes, it just takes a bit of work to find. I would recommend Outschool if you are a native speaker from US/Canada. / UK / Australia or Ireland.
@dogwhiskers83 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Thank you so much Tim. Appreciate you getting back to me.
@nanaslife15193 жыл бұрын
What documents are needed?
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
For these companies, you need transcripts, proof of citizenship, etc...I believe that official transcripts are needed.
@shayeharris40363 жыл бұрын
Hear of Whales much? Thoughts? I work with DaDa and now hired with Whales!!!
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Awesome - I have heard great things!
@shayeharris40363 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 wonderful!!!! Hiring process was a bit tenuous! But I had a great recruiter! 😀 love your channel!
@johnnyquest95193 жыл бұрын
As of 5.8.2021, it is seven dollars base rate
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Which company .... I talked about 3 in this video. I think you are referring to VIPKid, in which case, yes, that is mostly correct...some are getting $7.50 though.
@johnnyquest95193 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 VIPKids I have a masters, a TESOL and teach private music lessons.
@tiffymluv3 жыл бұрын
why are they not hiring from California?? :0
@onlineteacherdude12843 жыл бұрын
Due to IC laws in CA and now in NY and WA also. You can search it up on google. Has to do with requirements to pay benefits to ICs.
@tiffymluv3 жыл бұрын
@@onlineteacherdude1284 Hi, I looked into it briefly, but does this include all online teaching platforms?
@deepikasharma10552 жыл бұрын
Hi how we follow you on insta
@onlineteacherdude12842 жыл бұрын
Just click follow! My IG is @onlineteacherdude
@deepikasharma10552 жыл бұрын
Hi ,Please help me finding a job in online tutoring. I am from India
@onlineteacherdude12842 жыл бұрын
@@deepikasharma1055 That question is too complicated to answer on a youtube comment. My website has some options but not sure about being from India to be honest. Maybe Cambly?