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Remote working is becoming a norm in recent times. Working remotely offers a work-life balance that many job opportunities do not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The liberty of submitting one task in one city and the next from another city can only be experienced by remote workers. And, just a few organizations offer this privilege. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
VIPKID requirements are all the necessities you need to teach English online. If you satisfy all eligibility criteria; then, you can experience the joy of working remotely and the liberty that accompanies it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Becoming an online English teacher at VIPKid means you meet their eligibility criteria alongside possessing the 21st-century skills required to be a teacher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if you are looking for a remote job or wondering how you could work for VIPKids, this article explains in detail the various VIPKid requirements. Take a quick glance at the table of contents below to see the requirements and highlights of how to apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The eligibility criteria for VIPkid teacher aspirants revolve around teaching experience, bachelor’s degree, reliable technology, and possessing work authorization in<\/a> Canada<\/a> or the USA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To become a VIPkid teacher, you must: <\/p>\n\n\n\n To become a teacher with VIPkid, you need to earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. It is a strict requirement based on the laws of the Ministry of Education in China. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Interestingly, the bachelor’s degree can be in any subject- it must not be a teaching degree. So, with a degree in graphic design, chemistry, or political science, you will satisfy this VIPkid teaching requirement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Though it may not be required during the screening process, you must upload a copy of your official university transcript as proof of a bachelor’s degree before you can sign a contract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to a bachelor’s degree, VIPKID demands that aspiring teachers provide a TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA certificate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is as a result of the recent adjustments made by the Ministry of China for online teaching companies<\/a> in early 2019. For candidates who do not have a TESOL certificate, the TESOL-VIPKID program is an easy and straightforward option for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n North American accent is required to teach English with VIPKID. Most Chinese parents lookout for teachers with a North American accent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, being a native English speaker of English is a plus and a requirement for teachers. However, applicants with South American accents are still eligible to teach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Though they are directed by their mentors to pronounce words with a North American accent during classes consciously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To get an opportunity to teach English Online at VIPKID, applicants must be eligible to work in the United States<\/a> or Canada. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an important VIPKid requirement because only employees who input their USA or Canadian tax ID will receive their pay<\/a>. By implication, teachers outside the US and Canada are not eligible to apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n VIPKID teacher requirements demand teachers have two years of working experience with children. This experience must not be in a formal teaching environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, VIPKID is quite lenient with this working with kids’ experience requirement. They just want to ascertain that you’re comfortable working with children. Hence, any of the following qualifies as working experience with kids<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The VIPKID teaching requirements also entails passing a background check. VIPKID takes 7-10 days to assess all documents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They use this period to run a background check on your proof of degree and other factors they consider important. This usually happens after you pass the mock class but before signing your contract. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because your children are mostly Chinese students, you must be disposed to teach during Beijing work hours. Basically, the timezone difference may make you a night owl or an early riser. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Teaching hours run from 6 pm-9 pm Beijing Standard Time. Based on North American timezones, the prime teaching hours will be: Eastern time, 6 am-9 am and 8:30 pm-9 am for Saturdays, Summer holiday and Chinese holidays; Central Time, 5 am-8 am; Mountain Time, 4 am-7 am; and Pacific Time, 3 am-6 am. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To apply for VIPKID, you must first satisfy the VIPKID teaching requirements. Afterward, follow the steps below to apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first step to becoming a VIPKID teacher is to visit the application portal. Click on the button below to get started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n#1. Have a Bachelor’s Degree<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
#2. Be a Native English Speaker<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Be Eligible to Work in USA or Canada<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Have Two Years of Experience Working with Children<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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5. Pass a Background Check<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Be available During Beijing Hours<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Apply for VIPKID- Application Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Login on VIPKID Application Portal<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n