Teaching English Companies Hiring in September 2026
We’ve heard through the grapevine (and from teachers we trust) that the companies listed below are actively hiring right now.
There are hundreds of online TEFL companies, and we know it can feel overwhelming to decide where to apply. To make the process easier, we’ll share a monthly list of companies we understand to be hiring.
Please note that these opportunities and company websites are updated frequently. This list was accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time it was compiled, but details are subject to change. For the most current information, please refer to each company’s official website before applying.
Company location: US Teaching who: Adult expats that live in the US, are fluent in English & want to reduce their foreign accent. Salary: $15-25 per hour. Guaranteed rate increase by $1/hour every 500 teaching hours, until it reaches $25/hour. Get fully paid for student no-shows and late cancellations. No penalties for being late, taking time off, last minute cancellations, technical difficulties, etc. Native Speaker required: Yes: North American accent Qualifications/Experience Required: Two years of teaching experience. A university degree and TEFL certificate are not required but are considered an advantage. Equipment Required: desktop only, 10mbps upload speed Materials provided: provided by the company Hours: Choose your own teaching schedule. Your weekly schedule remains the same every week. All classes are in US daytime (7 am till midnight US Eastern Time) with complete flexibility for teachers to work whenever they choose. We require a minimum of 15 hours a week
How To Apply: Click here
Company location: US Teaching who: Elementary school children. Salary: $12 for 30 minute lesson, $16 for 40 minute lesson Native Speaker required: Yes: North American accent Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelors degree (preferably in English, education or experience in literacy and reading). State or TESOL certification. Reading, ESL, and phonics teaching experience (K-3). Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. or Canada. A passion to help young students learn to read
Equipment Required: Not mentioned Materials provided: provided by the company Hours: Choose your own teaching schedule. Sessions are 8am ET to 8pm ET, 3-4 days a week typically with a small group of 2-4 students consistently each week.
How To Apply: Click here
Company location: China Teaching who: Children from China, in groups of 3 to 15 children Salary: $21-27 per hour depending on teachers’ qualifications. The pay rate could rise to $51USD/hour for teachers with an exceptional background and outstanding teaching performance, perfect attendance bonus, weekend bonus, and substitution bonus ($2-$6/class bonus). Teachers who teach classes more often and are qualified to teach different types of classes while maintaining punctuality can enjoy more benefits and rewards. via bank transfer on the10th of each month for the previous month worked.Native Speaker required: Yes: with a neutral accent Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree, TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate or locally recognizable teaching credentials, ESL teaching experience, experience teaching children is a plus Equipment Required: Desktop or laptop, tablets or iPad are not acceptable, Camera HD build-in webcam or HD external webcam, Headset with microphone, stable output and inputIntel i5 or above, AMD ATHLON X4 600 or above Network Wired, stable high speed internet with at least 20 Mbps or above Resolution 1280 x 720 or above Materials provided: provided by the company Hours: must be able to commit to at least 10 hours each week, full-time hours are available, peak time hours are 7-9pm Beijing time.
How To Apply: Click here – Sign up and submit resume > Initial screening and booking an interview > 30-min interview (including a 20-min demo class) > Orientation with a device test > on-board training > Mock class > Join DingTalk, submit availabilities, and ready for scheduling classes
Company location: China Teaching who: age 5-10 from China and adults, 1 to 1 via their platform Salary: Payment starts at £8.50 per hour with opportunities to earn £12.50 per hour including bonuses and employee benefits (up to $20 USD per hour). Base rate increases occur after 6 months. As an EF employee, benefits include company pension, paid training and holiday pay. The pay structure varies depending on if you are teaching adults or kids and where you are located Native Speaker required: Yes Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree, Minimum 40 hour TEFL Certificate or equivalent (You can start your interview process without a TEFL but the certificate must be provided by the beginning of contract term). All teachers need an Enhanced DBS Check. Our team will guide you on how to obtain one. The cost is fully refunded by EF after the completion of 50 hours of teaching. Equipment Required: Comfortable using computer & headset and have a reliable WiFi connection Materials provided: Yes, provided by the company Hours: 5pm and 8:30pm on weekdays and on weekends from 9am to 8:30pm. Deliver 25-minute classes, set your own schedule. Teachers must open long term availability, as students will be taught by the same teachers every week. This is a 12-month contract with opportunities to renew.
How To Apply: Click here – Online form and attach your CV. Speak to someone from recruitment team and a virtual tour of the EF Classroom.
Hello Kid
Company location: China Teaching who: Children aged 3-16 Salary: Starting $15 an hour Native Speaker required: Native or Near Native English Speakers Qualifications/Experience Required: Teaching certificate(TEFL&TESOL), Online English Teaching experiences with young learners Equipment Required: -Internet Speed at least 10Mbps upload and 30Mbps download (https://www.speedtest.net/)<br>-Intel Core i5 above <br>-Computer processor mark 4000above (https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php?t1=i5&b1=Find+CPU)<br>-A headset with microphone<br>-High & Stable Internet connection Materials provided: Provided by company Hours: At least 4 days or 12hrs between 6:00pm-9:00pm Beijing time(GMT +8)per week.
How To Apply: Click here
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Inglesissimo
Company location: Spain
Teaching who: Business clients, individual learners and travelers; they also offer French, Italian, Spanish, German and Chinese lessons
Salary: Reported between about $8 and $14 USD per hour
Native Speaker required: Not clearly specified
Qualifications/Experience Required: Not clearly specified; they highlight certified English teachers for their live-streaming model
Equipment Required: Standard online teaching setup (computer, internet, webcam, headset)
Materials provided: They operate structured online programs and live-stream classes, suggesting materials and curricula are provided
Hours: Not specified
How To Apply: Inglesissimo
Interlingua
Company location: Bosnia
Teaching who: ESP and Business English students, mainly adults in the ex‑Yugoslavia region, with expansion to the EU, Asia and the Middle East; 1:1 and small groups of up to 4 students
Salary: $12 for a 60‑minute class and $18 for a 90‑minute class for students in Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia; $15 per 60‑minute class for students from the EU, Asia and the Middle East
Native Speaker required: Yes, for English roles
Qualifications/Experience Required: University degree, TEFL/CELTA certificate and at least 2 years of teaching experience
Equipment Required: PC or laptop, webcam, headset and stable internet for Skype teaching
Materials provided: Not specified
Hours: Not specified; classes are conducted exclusively online through their virtual office
How To Apply: Interlingua or send your CV, diploma, certificates, 2–3 references and a short self‑presentation video in mp4 format to edin@interlingua.edu.ba
International Learning Coaching (ILC)
Based: UK (serves students globally) Student Focus: Japanese adults Requirements: Native or very fluent English; 120-hour TEFL or TESOL; teaching experience advantageous Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required Pay: 2000 yen per hour or £10/$13 per hour Notes: Offers bespoke coaching across exam prep, conversation, and professional topics. The will ask for proof of residency in the country you will from if different from your country of citizenship.
To apply: Email your resume and an intro video to coach.support@ilc-canada.com
Company location: Europe Who: Children and adults? Salary: $4.50-$13 per hour depending on variables. Payment is monthly Native Speaker required: Native speakers are preferred but not required as long as you have a neutral accent. Some foundational Spanish/Portuguese knowledge required Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree is preferred not required. TEFL Certificate is preferred but not required. Equipment Required: PC/Laptop, webcam, headphone and microphone? Materials provided: Provided by company Hours: Flexible hours
How To Apply: Click here
Company location: Latin America Teaching who: Adults Salary: ranging from €6 to €12 per hour Native Speaker required: No but advanced (C2) proficiency in the target language is required Qualifications/Experience Required: TEFL Certificate is required with teaching experience. Bachelor’s degree is required if you want to teach Business English or specialised courses. Equipment Required: PC/Laptop, webcam, headphone and microphone. 10Mbps as a minimum Materials provided: Provided by company Hours: Minimum of 10 hours per week for at least one year
How To Apply: Click here
Lingostar
Based: China Student Focus: Children and teenagers in China Requirements: Native or near-native English; bachelor’s preferred; TEFL/TESOL desirable Qualifications: Experience working with children Pay: $16–23/hour Notes: Both group and individual lessons, curriculum provided.
How To Apply: Click Here
Company location: Unknown Teaching who: Japanese to students via Skype Salary: JPY450 (25 min class) to JPY1,300 (45 min class) via paypal Native Speaker required: Native Engish & Native Japanese Qualifications/Experience Required: Previous teaching experience and certifications will be considered, but not required at ZEnglish! Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) Equipment Required: Fast and Reliable Internet Connection. PC running modern Windows OS (version 10 or 11) and Microsoft Office (free online version is ok). Webcam and USB headset (compatible with Zoom or Microsoft Teams) Materials provided: Yes provided by company Hours: 5:00am to 1:30am Japanese Standard Time (JST) and especially those willing to work weekends (JPST) 6 to 40 hours of classes per week.
How To Apply: Click here
Company location: US Teaching who: Korean children and adults Salary: $14 -$26 per hour Native Speaker required: Yes with a neutral accent Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree or proof of enrollment in a BA program. Equipment Required: Unknown? Materials provided: Provided by company Hours: Availability to 7-10 pm KST
How To Apply: Click here or email rachel@naonow.com
Company location: Taiwan Teaching who: age 4-12 Salary: $14-22 per hour Native Speaker required: Bilingual (Chinese & English) and native English speakers Qualifications/Experience Required: Unknown Equipment Required: Unknown Materials provided: provided by the company Hours: must be able to commit to at least 10 hours each week, full-time hours are available, peak time hours are 7-9pm Beijing time.
How To Apply: Send a resume and 1 minute introduction video to onlineenglishrecruitment@gmail.com
Company location: US Teaching who: Latin American students. Small group sessions via their platform, focusing on student production and interaction, at times also providing feedback on writing samples. Salary: around $10 an hour Native Speaker required: Yes: US citizens only Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelors degree, TEFL certificate Equipment Required: Microphone, you will be required to provide an audio sample Materials provided: Yes, provided by the company Hours: 24/7 availability, must be able to commit to at least 10 hours each week, full-time hours are available, peak time hours are 7-9pm Beijing time.
How To Apply: Click here – Online form, Resume, audio sample, speed test, brief grammar test, you’ll be asked to enter your availability https://www.openenglish.com/carreras-profesionales/
Oxinity
Based: Spain (operations in Spain and Latin America) Student Focus: Adults and professionals in Spain/Latin America Requirements: Native English speaker; must be eligible to work in Spain or LATAM; TEFL required, degree beneficial Qualifications: Previous teaching experience a plus Pay: €10/hour Notes: Emphasises collaboration and continuous teacher support.
How To apply: https://oxinity.com/es/profesor-particular/?wwu
Company location: Chile Teaching who: Teaching English, French, Italian, Portuguese & German Salary: Not yet known Native Speaker required: No, non-natives are welcome Qualifications/Experience Required: Experience & an academic background ideal. Native English speaker and Spanish speaker are ideal Equipment Required: Zoom. stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam Materials provided: provided by the company Hours: Must be able to teach a minimum of 2 to 4 courses a month during peak hours, Mon to Thurs between 7pm & 11pm (Chilean time)
How To Apply: Click here
Company location: Canada Teaching who: students from China. You are able to choose the grade level & courses you’d like to tutor Salary: up to $25 CAD per 50 minute class, paid fortnightly via PayPal Native Speaker required: Yes: with a North American accent Qualifications/Experience Required: Bachelors degree or TEFL certificate Equipment Required: A working headset and microphone, or in-ear headphones with mic. Download speed: at least 4-6 Mbps, Upload speed: least 2 Mbps Materials provided: Unknown Hours: a fixed weekly schedule (that you set) for at least 40 consecutive weeks (10 months), and must be available for at least 10 hours every week during these peak time. Peak hours (EST) Monday to Thursday: 6-11 am, Friday: 6-10 am & 7 pm -12am, Saturday: 2 – 10 am & 7 pm -12 am & Sunday: 2 – 10 am.
How To Apply: Click here – Complete your Tutor Profile by indicating your available times, choice of courses and by submitting a photo, sample video clip and resume. Successfully complete the required Tutorial Connection Test (TCT), If you application is approved, you will appear in the Tutor Directory which students can access to view Tutor’s Profiles and select the tutor of their choice.
Company location: Russia Teaching who: Mostly business professionals 1:1 Salary: Non-natives earn $5 per hour for a 50-minute lesson. Native speakers earn $10 per hour. Paid every 2 weeks Native Speaker required: Non-Natives are accepted but some services are limited to Native speakers only Qualifications/Experience Required: 120 Hour TEFL Certificate Equipment Required: PC/Laptop, webcam and goof internet connection Materials provided: Unknown Hours: Minimum they’d prefer is 15 hours per week
How To Apply: Click here
Space Language Academy
Company location: Myanmar Teaching who: Upper-Intermediate and Advanced level adults in large groups Salary: $15 per hour paid at the end of the month Native Speaker required: Yes: UK, US & Canada citizens only? Qualifications/Experience Required: CELTA certified. At least one year experience with teaching ESL classes. Experience with teaching classes on Zoom Equipment Required: PC/Laptop, Strong internet connection Materials provided: Provided by company? Hours: Teach between 6:00 and 10:30 PM Myanmar time (Monday through Thursday).
How To Apply: Send updated CVs and qualifications to hrmanagerthespace@gmail.com.
Speexx
Company location: Germany who: Adult business professionals learning business English and other languages, including Spanish, German, French and Italian Salary: €6 per 1:1 virtual session, based on a 25‑minute unit plus 5 minutes of admin time; paid cancellation policies and paid training are also mentioned
Native Speaker required: Not strictly specified
Qualifications/Experience Required: TESL/TESOL/CELTA certificate and another language at B2 level Equipment Required: PC or laptop, webcam, microphone/headset and stable internet Materials provided: Free access to Speexx language learning solutions and support from a global network of coaches Hours: Fully remote with autonomy over your schedule
How To Apply: Speexx
