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Teach English Online with HelloKid
Earn up to $18/hour teaching 1-on-1 video lessons from your own home — no visa, no flights, no relocation. Open to native and non-native English speakers with a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate.
A global online classroom, one student-teacher pair at a time
HelloKid is an online English-learning platform founded in 2014 by Hangzhou Captain Educational Technology Co., Ltd. Every day, HelloKid connects students aged 4–16 around the world with fluent English speakers through live, one-on-one video lessons built around a structured, standards-based curriculum.
Rather than rotating tutors, HelloKid fixed-pairs each student with one teacher for the length of their course — some pairings last years — so you get to watch real progress happen, lesson by lesson, instead of teaching one-off classes.
TEFL UK partners with HelloKid to place qualified, TEFL-certified teachers into their online classroom, guiding you through the application and training process at no cost.
What you'll get teaching online with HelloKid
Simple, transparent terms — no confusing tiers or hidden clauses.
Up to $18/hour
Competitive per-lesson pay for 25-minute, 1-on-1 sessions with young learners.
25-minute lessons
Short, focused 1-on-1 classes that fit around the rest of your day.
Full training provided
Lesson materials, complete onboarding training and ongoing teaching guidance included.
1-year renewable contract
A secure, renewable annual contract — build a long-term online teaching career.
Monthly payment
Paid every month via PayPal or Payoneer — no chasing invoices.
Teach from anywhere
All you need is a laptop, headset and stable internet — no office, no commute.
A 12-year online education brand that does the hard part for you
HelloKid takes care of all student sourcing, so there's zero stress finding your own clients — you simply show up and teach. Long-lasting student-teacher pairings mean some learners stay with the same tutor for up to 9 years, giving you the kind of relationship-driven teaching that makes the job genuinely rewarding.
Do you qualify to teach online with HelloKid?
You don't need a degree or to be a native speaker from a specific country — you need fluency, experience and a TEFL certificate.
- Fluent English speaker with a native or neutral accent — non-native English speakers are welcome to apply.
- Minimum 1 year of teaching experience.
- Teaching certificate required: TEFL, TESOL, CELTA or equivalent.
Don't have a TEFL certificate yet? Get qualified online in as little as 3 weeks → - A genuine passion for teaching young learners aged 4–16.
- Available 4–6 days a week, with at least 14 fixed peak-time hours.
- Peak teaching time: 6:00–9:30pm Beijing time, Monday to Sunday — roughly late morning to mid-afternoon UK time, so it fits well around a UK or European schedule.
What you'll need at home
A modest setup is all it takes — most teachers already have everything they need.
- Reliable internet: at least 10 Mbps upload and 30 Mbps download.
- Computer: Intel Core i5 or above, with a CPU benchmark score of 4000+.
- A headset with a clear microphone.
- A quiet, well-lit space to teach from.
What teaching online actually looks like
Real feedback from teachers already working with HelloKid.
"After years teaching music and English across three continents, it's a real joy to help students with their language skills from home. There's a lot of freedom to be flexible and creative with lessons — which makes it more interesting for the students too."
"Working with HelloKid has let me work from home, spend more time with my family, and still do something I'm passionate about while earning an income — with continuous support and room to grow."
"I've been teaching online for almost three years now, and this is the best-organised company I've worked for. The students are regular, so you build a real relationship with each one — and slots fill up fast."
"Almost 10,000 classes in, and I still look forward to logging on. Seeing your students improve is genuinely rewarding, and there's room to take on extra work too, like content creation or training other tutors."
"I don't see this as a job so much as being part of a family — an amazing team of co-workers, and students who are always ready to learn and full of joy."
Your path from application to your first class
A straightforward six-step process, guided by TEFL UK the whole way.
Submit application
Video interview
Teaching demo
HelloKid training
Trial lesson
Sign & onboard
New to TEFL? Get certified online before you apply.
TEFL UK's accredited online courses get you fully qualified in as little as 3 weeks — everything you need to meet HelloKid's certificate requirement.
Online Teaching Jobs with HelloKid — Your Questions Answered
Do I need a degree to teach English online with HelloKid?
No — a university degree isn't a listed requirement for this role. What matters is fluent English, at least one year of teaching experience, and a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate. This makes it one of the more accessible ways to teach online without a degree.
Can non-native English speakers apply?
Yes. The requirement is a fluent English speaker with a native or neutral accent — not a specific nationality or passport. If your spoken English is fluent and clear, you're eligible to apply, making this one of the more open online teaching jobs for non-native English speakers.
How long is the contract?
Contracts run for one year and are renewable, giving you a stable, ongoing online teaching role rather than short-term or casual work.
What kind of requirements does HelloKid need?
Fluent English with a native or neutral accent, at least one year of teaching experience, a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate, a passion for teaching learners aged 4–16, and availability across 4–6 days a week including peak hours (6:00–9:30pm Beijing time).
What equipment do I need?
A computer with an Intel Core i5 processor or above (CPU benchmark 4000+), a headset with a clear microphone, and a stable internet connection of at least 10 Mbps upload and 30 Mbps download.
Where does the interview happen?
Entirely online, by video call — there's no need to travel anywhere as part of the application process.
Who supports me once I start teaching?
You won't be teaching in isolation. HelloKid provides a Faculty Mentor for day-to-day support during your working hours, plus Study and Course Consultants who handle scheduling and the day-to-day logistics of your students, so you can focus on teaching.
How do I sign up?
Apply through TEFL UK using the form below. We'll guide you through the video interview, demo lesson, HelloKid training and trial lesson stages before you sign your contract.
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