Job description

Job Description

We are looking for teachers who are interested in being a part of our team of tutors. You will be teaching English to Japanese and/or Taiwanese students of different age groups. A majority of our students are working professionals.

• You will have the freedom to choose your own schedules as long as you can include these certain requirements:
  • Open a minimum of 5 hours per day (5 days per week including Saturdays and Sundays).
  • Open classes on BOTH Saturdays and Sundays.
  • May open between 5 AM to 12 AM everyday
  • No specific time is required but currently classes within these times (8 AM to 8 PM) are preferred (peak hours)
• For those who are interested to start a career in ESL, UNHOOP Tutors are also eligible to attend a TESOL certificate program with our partner school at a discount.
• Free ESL training with **Signing bonus and Newbies’ bonus (**Once you graduate from training).

Qualifications

•  Be at least 18 years old and above
• Have a good command of the English language or be able to communicate in English.
• Know how to use Skype/Zoom.
• Be willing to be trained.
• Must be willing to register as a freelancer with the BIR and get a COR

The following are a plus but they are not required

• Background in ESL
• TESOL Certificate
• Knowledge in Japanese/ Chinese language

Requirements

• Stable post-paid internet connection (Upload speed of .5Mbps and download speed of 1Mbps. We cannot accept pre-paid internet connection like pocket Wi-Fi or mobile tethering)
• Your own desktop/laptop (You may use Mac, but you must invest in your own Skype call recorder)
• Headset with a stick-type microphone
• Built-in or external webcam
• Plain background
• Quiet and private room
• Attend the 7-10 day training after passing the interview

Additional requirement for applicants who have a previous work experience or are currently working full-time, kindly prepare the following documents so that we can check it during the interview:

• BIR Forms (latest copy of any 1 of these)
  • Form 2316
  • Form 1905
  • Form 1902
  • TIN verification slip
• Proof of address (any 1 of these)
  • Barangay certificate
  • Government ID (your name and address should be visible. Ex. Driver’s license)
  • Proof of billing (your name and address should be visible. Ex. Internet, Phone, or Electricity bills)

During the interview we will check your RDO (Revenue District Office/BIR branch), and applicants who will pass will need to update their RDO (in case their TIN isn’t registered in the RDO based on their residence). The update is a prerequisite to join the training. If you don’t have a TIN yet, please disregard this requirement.

Salary

All our tutors start at a base rate of PHP 55 per 25-minute class. Besides that base rate, you can increase your earnings as long as you are eligible for the following incentives which will be discussed further in training:

• Japanese speaker incentive
• Performance incentive

Perks and Benefits

• Free ESL training with **Newbies’ bonus
• Transportation allowance of PHP100 per day up to a maximum of 10 days for those who will be attending the training in Makati City (For now, we do not offer office training)
• Learn how to teach ESL the right way by attending our intensive ESL teaching training
• Be trained by the experts
• Improve and enhance your teaching and language skills
• Incentives, awards, and company gatherings/parties
• Flexible teaching schedule

Training Schedule and Details

Training will be done online via skype only. You can choose which schedule will be more convenient for you:

• Weekdays (AM schedule): Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM for 7-10 days depending on your performance
• Weekdays (PM schedule): Tuesday – Saturday from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM for 7-10 days depending on your performance – this schedule is for pooling