First Future ($16 - $20 /hour)

The following information is directly from First Future's website:

Pay Rate:$16 - $20 /hour

The base rate is dependent on experience and qualifications. Additionally, teachers earn bonuses for class completion, group classes and weekend classes. As a guide, the take-home pay can range from $16 - $20 for 45 minutes or 2 x 25 minutes. 

Hours: Peak times are from 5pm-11pm, but more slots can be opened during off peak hours weekdays.  All day for weekends.
Teaching: Children

Educational Requirements: 

• A degree is preferred
• A TEFL certificate is preferred but not required for teachers with 1+ year of experience
• Other academic pathways may be considered in lieu of a degree

Technical Requirements:

• Internet speed:  5mb upload and download

About First Future:

First Future is the pioneer of B2B cloud teaching platforms in China, and has developed a state of the art Online English Teaching environment for offline schools across the country.

First Future supplies all teaching material and technical support. Students are of all levels and all ages: young children, college students and adults. Online English teachers set their availability and are matched with students to their times and student age and level preferences.

Fixed vs Flexi schedule:

As a First Future teacher, you will be working on a fixed schedule. This means that you have guaranteed hours and a guaranteed minimum income. For example, if your project was for weekday evenings, 6 - 9 p.m., then, as an absolute minimum, you would be paid your base rate for 15 hours each week. At First Future, you are paid in full even if a lesson hasn't been booked during your shift, or if students don't show up.

In addition to your fixed schedule, you can also register for additional flexi-classes to boost your income. You can add / change your availability for flexi-classes yourself on a daily basis.

First Future works with over 1000 organizations, so specifics vary. On average, group lessons are for 45 minutes, so there is one lesson per hourly time slot, with a 15 minute break. 1-on-1 lessons are 25 minutes on average, so there would be two lessons per hourly time slot.