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First Leap

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First Leap Overview

  • offers guaranteed classes

  • $18 to $26 USD per hour

  • must be a native English speaker from the US, Canada, the UK, or Ireland

  • requires bachelor's degree or above

  • requires TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/teaching license

  • requires one year of teaching experience

  • opportunities for growth within the company

 

About First Leap

First Leap is one of the most famous brands under the TAL Education Group. Established in 2009, they focus on teaching English to 3 to 12 year-old students. They have more than 600 international teachers currently teaching in China and have recently expanded into online education.


First Leap Requirements

  • Native English speaker from the US, Canada, the UK, or Ireland

  • Bachelor's degree or above

  • TEFL/TESOL/CELTA/TEACHING LICENSE (get an approved one here for only $18)

  • One year of teaching experience

 
 

first leap Pay

  • $18 to $26 USD/hour 

    • Comprised of base rate + bonus

    • Bonuses:

      • $2/class completion bonus

      • $1/class full attendance bonus


first Leap Class Type

  • Group classes of up to four students

  • 45-minute classes

 

First Leap Age range

  • 3-12 years old



first leap Minimum Hours

  • 12 hours/week

  • (company offers guaranteed classes)

 
 

first leap Application Process

  1. Submit application (click button below)

  2. Complete 30-minute Zoom interview with mock class

  3. Sign contract

  4. Create teaching profile

  5. Complete training (approximately 10 hours)

  6. Start teaching

 

first leap Peak Teaching Times

first leap Technical Requirements

  • Device: Windows or Mac (Windows preferred, Macbook Pro or Mac Pro)

  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (or equivalent)

  • Ram: At least 8GB of RAM

  • Internet: 20 Mbps download & upload speed

  • Required applications: Weclassroom and Dingtalk

    • (can be downloaded for free once hired)


Other First Leap Benefits

  • Opportunities for growth within the company - Team Leader, Mentor and other positions are available

  • Stable schedule and regular students

  • Personalized professional training

  • Teaching platform, teaching material, and teaching guidance provided

 
 

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