Role overview

Qualifications

Fluent English (C1/C2) and Portuguese speaker
3+ years of online or in-class English teaching experience
Accredited 120-hour+ TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification OR Bachelor's Degree in English, Translation, English Literature, or related field
Familiarity with CEFR and ESL assessments

Responsibilities

Teach online English to regular students (young learners/teens) from home
Deliver lessons within the specified hours, including peak hours with a minimum 6 hours during peak and a minimum of 10 hours per week
Participate in professional development through The Inspire Academy, including access to courses and the 120-hour TEFL certification
Maintain professional communication with students and The Really Great Teacher Company as an Independent Service Provider

Key facts

Remote from: Brazil
Fixed term
Entry-level / graduate
Online Educator
12 - 12K yearly
Portuguese, English

Hard skills

Language Assessment Online Teaching HDCAM (Video Storage) Learning Platforms Ethernet Language Education

Other skills

Video Conferencing
Computer Literacy
Self-Motivation
Adaptability
Time Management
Communication

About the company

The Really Great Teacher Company

E-learning

The Really Great Teacher Company offers Teacher Management & Development as a Service (TMaaS). With over 75 years of education industry experience, we know teachers like it’s nobody’s business. So we made it ours! We are a specialist provider of high quality teacher recruitment, management and development solutions to the global online education market. The core services that we offer to our customers, which include brick and mortar, online only, and hybrid schools, are: - Global recruitment and workforce planning of home-based teachers - Teacher scheduling and class management - Operational and teacher performance management - Payroll and compliance - Professional development, skills training and mentorship - Personal development and wellness - IT and tech support - Business intelligence Technology-rich operating processes enable the business to deliver its services from and to any location globally. We ensure uninterrupted, inspirational teaching, by a really great teacher that will consistently deliver on scheduled classes. Our team are passionate about providing our clients and the teachers that we represent with a service that delights them! Our promise is simple: to ensure that our clients have The Best Teachers 24/7. Guaranteed. Delivering on this promise ensures that The Really Great Teacher Company keeps a clear focus on its vision of inspiring minds in order to bring the world closer together. The business is headed up by an executive and management team that boasts decades of experience in teaching and managing commercial and educational operations throughout Asia and South Africa. Try our tailored teacher management and development service on a no-obligation trial.

Company details

Company typeScaleup

IndustryE-learning

Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

Are you a fluent Portuguese speaker looking to fill your days with meaningful online English teaching?

You love teaching English, but you’re seeking more opportunities to connect with students, advance your professional growth, and earn a supplemental income. What if you could do all this while working from home and setting your own schedule?

Here’s how this role works for you:

Flexible hours: Teach part-time (minimum 10 hrs/week) within service hours 06:00–20:00 ET (subject to Daylight Savings in ET/Miami).
Peak hours: Monday to Thursday 16:00–20:00 ET. (Must work a minimum of 6 hours).
Saturdays: Work at least 2 hours between 06:00–20:00 ET.
Shift options: Monday & Wednesday OR Tuesday & Thursday OR both pairs (same working hours for each pair).
Work from home: No commute, no stress. Teach from the comfort of your own space.
Regular Students: Teach young learners/teens
Professional growth: Access free training and development resources to enhance your teaching skills.

Master the art of online teaching through The Inspire Academy, our e-learning platform packed with fresh, trending courses to enhance your online teaching skills! From foundational techniques to advanced mastery, courses offer learnings for educators at all levels, including a fully accredited 120-hour TEFL certification. Subscribe today for access to all certified and non-certified courses PLUS weekly new course releases. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of online education!

Position Details:

Start Date: January 2026 (must be available for interviews, recruitment process to be concluded in Dec 2025)
Rate: $6 USD per hour.
Contract Type: Independent Service Provider with The Really Great Teacher Company.

Requirements

Fluent English (C1/C2 level) and Portuguese speaker.
3+ years of online or in-class English teaching experience.
Accredited 120-hour+ TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification OR
Bachelor's Degree in English, Translation, English Literature, or any other related field.
Familiarity with CEFR and ESL assessments.
Highly computer literate with excellent communication skills.
Clean criminal record.

Technical Requirements:

PC: Intel® Core™ i5 CPU @2.40GHz (4 CPUs) or better, 8GB RAM or greater.
Internet: Stable fiber connection (20 Mbps upload/download) via LAN cable.
Backup Power: UPS with 4-5 hours of battery life (recommended for areas with frequent power interruptions).
Equipment: Noise-cancelling headset, HD webcam (720p), and a quiet, well-lit teaching space.

For more information, view our online ESL teacher's tech checklist.

Ready to take your teaching career to the next level?
Limited positions available! Apply now and join a global community of educators who are making a difference—all from the comfort of home.

APPLICATION ISSUES? Reach out to us at teach@reallygreatteachers.com.