Overview
Online English Teacher – Young Learners Jobs in South Africa at The Really Great Teacher Company
Title: Online English Teacher – Young Learners
Company: The Really Great Teacher Company
Location: 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completed National Diploma (tertiary) in any field
- Accredited 120-hour TEFL, TESOL, CELTA or equivalent certification
- Minimum 1 year of teaching experience
- Clear, effective spoken English
- A consistent weekly availability you can genuinely commit to — this client values a stable schedule, not week-to-week chopping and changing
The Teacher Who Thrives Here:
- High-energy, interactive, and brings lessons to life for young learners
- Warm, friendly, and encouraging with a naturally positive attitude
- Patient and empathetic, especially with younger and beginner learners
- A clear communicator who's organised and manages time well
- Adaptable, calm under pressure, and a confident problem-solver
Tech Requirements:
- Computer: Intel® Core™ i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
- Internet: Fibre connection, 20 Mbps up/down via LAN cable
- Backup Power: UPS with 4–5 hours battery life
- Audio/Video: Noise-cancelling headset and HD webcam
