Online English Teacher – Remote

Meridianesl; New York (NY); Remote; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work remotely

Competitive pay

One-to-one lessons

Interactive resources

International teaching experience

Job summary

Meridian ESL invites applications for an Online English Teacher position with Polly English, a Singapore-based online teaching company. This remote role lets you teach from home to young learners aged 3–18 across Asia using Polly English's digital courseware.

Applicants should be native English speakers from the United States or Canada, hold a bachelor's degree and a 120-hour TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate, and have at least one year of teaching experience. Pay ranges from $15 to $24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a native English speaker from the United States or Canada.
• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Hold a recognised teaching certificate, such as a 120-hour TEFL, TESOL or CELTA.
• Have more than one year of teaching experience.
• Have a genuine interest in teaching children and developing their English skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging online English lessons to students aged 3–18.
• Encourage students to develop their speaking, listening and communication skills.
• Follow the provided course materials and lesson structure.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching techniques to suit students' individual learning needs.

Skills

Native English speaker

Teaching experience

Interest in children

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

120-hour TEFL/TESOL/CELTA

Tools

Polly English app

Job description

Online English Teacher – Remote (Polly English)

Salary: $15–$24 USD per hour
Location: Fully Remote – Work from Home
Recruitment Agency: Meridian ESL

About the Opportunity

Meridian ESL is inviting applications from qualified English teachers interested in teaching online with Polly English, an online English teaching company based in Singapore.

Polly English specialises in interactive English lessons for students aged 3–18 across Asia. Its teaching approach uses digital courseware inspired by Oxford Thinkers and a dedicated online classroom platform to create engaging learning experiences.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced teachers who enjoy working with children and helping young learners develop their English communication skills.

Key Benefits

• Work remotely: Teach online from home.
• Competitive pay: $15–$24 USD per hour, according to Polly English's advertised rates.
• One-to-one lessons: Focus on individual student needs and progress.
• Interactive teaching resources: Use structured digital courseware.
• International teaching experience: Work with students across Asia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging online English lessons to students aged 3–18.
• Encourage students to develop their speaking, listening and communication skills.
• Follow the provided course materials and lesson structure.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching techniques to suit students' individual learning needs.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a native English speaker from the United States or Canada.
• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Hold a recognised teaching certificate, such as a 120-hour TEFL, TESOL or CELTA.
• Have more than one year of teaching experience.
• Have a genuine interest in teaching children and developing their English skills.

Technical Requirements

• Stable, reliable internet connection.
• Computer with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8th generation or newer.
• Ability to use the Polly English app.
• Successful completion of the required device compatibility test.

Working Hours

Teachers must be available for at least 10 teaching hours during peak booking times, based on Singapore time.

• Weekdays: 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
• Weekends: Flexible availability throughout the day.

Applicants should consider the time difference in their country when assessing their availability.