Are you looking for a flexible career that is both financially rewarding and fulfilling? If so, then Acadsoc could potentially be the best option for you. We are an online education company based in Shenzhen, China that is focused on teaching English to 40,000,000 Chinese students. Continue reading to find out how you can apply to Acadsoc, what you will need, and the benefits that come with working for us.
Minimum Qualifications You Need to Apply to Acadsoc
Personal Requirements
Before anything else, the most important thing you will need is proficiency in using the English language. You also need to be an excellent communicator as this is the bread and butter of being a teacher. As you will be teaching children of varying ages and grade levels, being able to effectively communicate with them is a must.
Prospective applicants must also be 20 years old or older with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Take note that regardless of your course or degree program in college, you are still eligible to apply as long as you’ve already graduated. If you have English teaching certificates such as TESOL/TEFL, then that is very helpful because it makes your application process quicker.
If you don’t have the aforementioned teaching certificates, don’t be discouraged because you can still apply to Acadsoc! Part of our application process is a TESOL certification program that will not only qualify you but also make you a better English online tutor. This is thanks to our partnership with Ascentis, the UK’s official foreign teacher certification agency.
Device and Teaching Set Up
You probably already know that working for us means working flexibly from home. To do that properly, you are going to need a PC or laptop with the following specs: At least Windows 7 for your computer’s operating system, Intel Core i3 for its CPU, and 4Gb ram. You will also need a stable DSL/ Broadband/ Fiber internet connection with 3 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload, noise-canceling headphones, a microphone, and an HD webcam. All these are required to ensure peak teaching performance. If you don’t have the specified internet connection, Acadsoc can help you secure one at an affordable price thanks to our partnerships with several internet providers in the Philippines.
For your teaching set-up, we are requiring a quiet, relatively clutter-free, and well-lit space in your home. You are going to be spending all of your time teaching in that space, so having a quiet and well-lit space will help you teach more effectively and minimize distractions. Since you will be teaching Chinese students, adjusting to their time is also required. Teaching hours are 6-10pm during weekdays and 10am-10 pm (UTC/GMT +8) on weekends.
As long as you meet the minimum requirements, don’t hesitate to apply to Acadsoc because you will be very much welcome to join our organization.
Application Process
Apply Online
Start by applying online through our website. Clicking the ‘apply now’ link on the upper right will bring you to a registration page. Register your primary email and cellphone number. After successfully registering, you will receive an email or message that will schedule you for a pair of online interviews.
Go Through Online Interviews
The first scheduled interview will be conducted by an artificial intelligence (AI) program. In this interview, you will be asked about your strengths, weaknesses, and your level of patience with regards to handling students. Answer these honestly and confidently to help you pass. However, if you feel that you don’t like how you answered the AI, you have the option of retaking the interview.
If you successfully pass the initial interview, you will be scheduled for another one. This will be conducted by an Acadsoc administrator through Skype and he or she will further ask you about your teaching methods, experience, expectations, and more. Do not be surprised if you are scheduled for a group interview or a conference call because this makes the application process more time-efficient. Rest assured that each of you will be interviewed properly and in-depth. Expect this second interview to be longer than the first one.
Get Hands-on Training from an Acadsoc Instructor
After passing the interview portion of the application process, you will receive personal training from an Acadsoc instructor. Teaching Chinese students in an online setting is not an experience most people have, which is why you need to be prepared for the many challenges you are going to face on the job.
The instructor will be briefing you on how the usual classes will go, and other important aspects of teaching English online. Listen and follow his or her instructions because that can make your teaching experience smoother. This would also be the best time to ask questions and raise concerns, so please do so if you have any.
Do a Demo Class
Once you are done with training, a demo class will ensure that you are finally ready to teach! This can be done through Classin, Acadsoc’s self-invented tool A-classroom or Skype, so have these applications ready. You will teach a student for this demo class. Try your best and teach him or her well.
If you are the nervous type, don’t worry because this part of the process will help you get used to the teaching experience. On top of that, you will be given a sample teaching module to work with, so you will not have to worry about making a lesson plan. Remember all the things you were taught during your training and you will surely be successful.
TESOL Certification Program
As mentioned above, if you lack an English teaching certification, you will be required to take a TESOL certification program. If you already have an English teaching certificate, then you can skip this step and go directly into teaching classes.
A teaching certification is crucial because it will ensure that you are competent enough to teach English at a high-level as well as help us enforce an internationally recognized English teaching standard. Most certification programs will take around 4 weeks, but if you are diligent enough to spend many hours in a week on it, then you can finish the program under the average time.
Acadsoc offers free TESOL program. Once you get your TESOL certificate, you are fully qualified to teach for Acadsoc!
Payment and Benefits of an Acadsoc Tutor
- Class completion bonus – If the teacher completes 75% of her/his class in a day, bonus will be 10% of her/his total pay of that day. If 100% is completed, the bonus will be 20%
- Referral bonus – Up to 2000 PHP per referral
- Perfect attendance bonus – teachers who have high working hours, no cancellations, no complaints, and no tardiness, 2000 PHP per month
- Enrollment bonus – 50-300 PHP per enrollment
Each of these bonuses incentivizes you to do your best, and dedicate a lot of your time on teaching. Top-performing teachers are able to earn as much as Php. 60,000 per month.
Aside from monetary bonuses, you get the benefit of working from home with a flexible work schedule. No more traffic jams and no need to spend on gas and other vehicle-related expenditures. Work-life balance can be easily obtained by working with us. On top of all of that, your TESOL certificate will be useful in other teaching endeavors if you end-up moving on after working with us (hopefully for a long time).
With our payment and bonus systems, you surely will not regret your decision to apply for an Acadsoc career! Just ask our 10,000+ teachers.
Start Living Your Best Life as an Online English Tutor with Acadsoc!
Now that you know the requirements, application process, and benefits that come with working as an Acadsoc tutor — you can start living a flexible, fulfilling, and fantastic teaching life!
With the growing demand for English teachers geared for Chinese students, our Acadsoc family will only continue to grow. Don’t miss the chance to have a career with us.
If you have more questions regarding our services and Acadsoc salary, click here to see our FAQ. However, if you’re ready to take the first step towards your best life, click here to apply for an Acadsoc career.
