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First Future

Everything you need to know to teach at First Future

First Future Overview

• hires both native and non-native English speakers

• requires a Bachelors degree

• requires a TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA certificate (or must be obtained within first 30 days of hiring)

• Base pay is $8-16 USD/hour, plus bonuses

About First future

First Future is the leading provider of B2B (business-to-business) online English education in China. They work with a network of clients across China, providing online language services to over 1 million students in 6000+ campuses, located in 180 cities in 16 provinces. They are dedicated to providing high-quality, online education with the engaging content and advanced language learning technology they provide to their highly skilled teaching workforce.

first future Class Type

• most are 25 minutes, some are 55 minutes

• 1-on-1, small group (2-5 students), and large group (6+ students)

  
  

first future Age range

• Young learners and teenagers - approximately 4-18 years

first future Requirements

• a Bachelor’s degree

• TESOL/TEFL/CELTA (or willing to get one within first 30 days of teaching)

• Energetic, upbeat and outgoing personality

• High Level of English proficiency

  • (Non-native English speakers will be asked to record a short reading passage for screening)

first future Peak Teaching Times

• Peak hours:

  • 8:00-21:00 Mon-Fri, 09:00-21:00 Saturday and Sunday (All in Beijing time / GMT+8)

    
    

  • Teachers can choose to have a fixed schedule or flexible schedule:

    • Fixed schedules are usually 15-20 hours/week. Some teachers have 30-40 hours a week guaranteed. Teachers who are offered a fixed schedule will receive 100% pay for every teaching hour they are guaranteed, with or without class!

    • Teachers on a flexible schedule can open and close teaching hours whenever they choose. No minimum teaching hours are required

first future Pay

• Base pay: $8-16 per hour

• Class bonuses: up to $4 per hour (Bonuses are calculated based on monthly attendance (number of classes missed)

• Additional performance raises offered based on number of classes taught, up to an additional $3 per hour

first future Application Process

1) Submit Application:

Complete the online application form (above or below). Non-native applicants will be asked to record a short reading passage for screening.

2) Interview and Short Mock Class:

Qualified Applicants will be invited to attend a 25-minute Interview and Mock Class. They will receive a short class clip beforehand and some useful resources to help prepare. The interview mainly focuses on teaching skills and confidence.

3) New Teacher Training:

Applicants will be asked to complete a short, self-study course in the First Future online E-Academy. The course usually takes around 60 minutes to complete and contains the key teaching methodology followed by orientation and background information about the company.

4) Final Mock Class:

After completing the training, applicants will be asked to attend a final Mock Class with a member of the First Future Training Team. Pass the Mock Class and you will be ready to begin teaching!

first future Technical Requirements

• Laptop or desktop PC with Core i5 or equivalent processor

• Wired internet connection (upload 10Mb/s, download 10Mb/s)

• USB/wireless headset and webcam

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