Whales English
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Whales English is a large online teaching school based in China. The school is designed for English learners between the ages of 3 to 18. They have a registered student population of over 70,000 and they are still expanding. They have an average of 2 students per class. The unique group class model offers students and teachers stability and the chance to form lasting bonds and connections. With a student renewal rate of over 83% throughout all courses, they’ve also been recognized as the most sought-after program.
The Work:
- The Pay: $18-$26 per 50-minute class taught, plus performance-based bonuses. Pay rate varies from level to level and from class to class
- The Classes: 50-minute 1 on 2 full immersion English language class
- The Curriculum: REACH HIGHER adopted from National Geographic Learning, and OXFORD READING TREE from Oxford University Press
- The Bookings: Parents select teachers. Whales English does not assign classes
- The Timing: Available to teach minimum 8 hours during the peak hours
- Working Hours (peak hours): Weekdays: 6:55 PM – 9:00 PM Beijing Time; Weekends: 9:10 AM – 12:20 PM and 6:55 PM – 9:00 PM Beijing Time
Qualifications:
- Contract Length: 1 year
- Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Certificate Required: TESOL/TEFL/CELTA
- Native English Speaker from the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
- Experience teaching kids (minimum of 1 year)
- Desire to engage and inspire young learners
Why Whales English？
Competitive Payment
Earn an average of $1500 per month plus performance-based bonuses. Typically, the number of classes the teacher teaches increases threefold in the second month and fivefold by the third month.
Job Security
A fixed schedule and stable income enable the teacher to bond with students and watch them grow through a wide range of levels. Our unique group class models bring greater possibilities and prospective.
Professional Development
We’ve partnered with National Geographic Learning and Oxford University Press, and we offer free tailored training and resources for every teacher. Additional career opportunities are also available (evaluator, trainer, etc.)
Personal Support
Each teacher is paired with designated support staff for personal and individualized support. The Whales English Facebook group is a reservoir of teaching tips and ideas. A valuable space that connects teachers to global peers, responsive admins.
To apply please click here and fill out the application.
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2 Comments
Sean M
Was recently fired from Whales after 2 months.
The good
Pay is mid-range, on time (albeit with the teacher having to cover transfer costs), curriculum quality above average, decent platform and quick responses from staff.
The bad
Insanely strict. I had a demo student whose level was far below the material for which he was booked, after a few minutes of persevering it became clear that there wasn’t much I could do without some support. I told the student he’d have to rebook at a lower level and signed off. I received an email the next giving me a month’s notice for “damaging the company’s reputation”.
Three days later, I received an email with a screenshot of my with my mouth open and tongue out saying that my contract had been terminated effective immediately. I’m sure all reading this know how silly classes with kids can get.
I’ve been teaching for over 10 years, not once been fired in my life.
You’re also fined for everything and docked 80% of your pay if you leave the classroom 2 seconds early (not an exaggeration).
As far as the “teaching Chinese kids” industry goes, it’s no worse than the rest, I suppose, but unless you’re happy to walk on eggshells, I’d stay clear.
Randy Sanders
I am attempting to sign up at Whales but 0, nothing is happening after entering my info, name & password. the scree just locks up and sits idle. not possible to join?