Attention! This page is for future tutors who are interested in teaching at LiTeach. If your application is approved and you are a registered teacher, please visit this page for more detailed information.
Introduction
LiTeach is a marketplace where you can be an independent tutor. There are no set working hours and salaries. As a teacher, you create your profile, write profile information, add an introductory video for students, and start receiving bookings directly from students.
You can see how your profile will be visible to students on this page.
How much you earn on LiTeach depends on your qualifications, teaching skills, and how well you organize your profile. There is no set or limited monthly salary.
Knowing English is not a requirement to become a teacher on LiTeach. The most important pages and phrases are translated to Armenian. Please note, however, that English is the official and original language of the site as it is registered in the US, and operated under the corresponding laws. The legal agreements (Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy pages) are written in English, and not understanding them does not waive your responsibility to accept them if you decide to register on the site. If you register on the site, it is your responsibility to understand the legal agreements mentioned above, for which, you may use the help of a professional translator.
Knowing English will make using the site easier, and will help you acquire students from different countries.
Aside from having the corresponding higher education, the teacher must have some experience in online teaching and the desire to learn new technologies and methods in the field.
Having an email, a gmail to be more accurate, and being responsive to it is the first requirement as it is the way the platform works. All your notifications about lesson bookings, messages from students and administration, rescheduling and cancellation are communicated through email. A basic understand of enaglish and how internet and computers work such as what is a browser, wifi, mobile data, switching between them when needed, connecting/allowing microphone and speakers to be used, attaching, uploading and downloading files, sharing the screen, etc are also required.
The platform gives a great freedom to teachers to best represent them to parents and students, set up their schedule and rates. With this freedom comes the need for being able to learn how it works and set up the profile correctly. It may take an hour or two to read the instructions and get this done properly, however, if you do not want to devote this time, it is going to be very difficult for you, the students, and for us to have successful online classes and good experience overall.
You can find the application form on the “Become a Teacher” Page.
The video is optional, however, it is very helpful to best represent your background, and the students really appreciate it. Check this tutorial on how to upload a video on YouTube for help or do a quick search on Google to find other sources.
You must either send a short introductory video about you or a 10-15 min example lesson (this can be a new recording or a fragment from your online tutoring).
Having the video visible to students is optional. None of the videos will be shown on your profile unless you add it there.
Please remember that the introductory video is not for job application purposes but rather to convey your message to the students. Briefly talk about your educational and professional background emphasizing teaching experience, methods, techniques for engaging etc. Mention what levels of the language you have/can teach. For example, speaking, admissions to university, olymiads, IB, specific test such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc.
Here is an example of how it can be done:
The video can be in any/all languages you feel comfortable teaching the subject.
This video shows how to upload a video on YouTube:
You can conduct your lessons in any language you feel comfortable with.
Work experience, especially online tutoring, is highly desirable but not required to become a teacher at LiTeach. If you are, for example a new graduate of a University, we need more information than a copy of your diploma to evaluate your application. What advantages do you have over other applicants with diplomas? Do you have excellent grades, communication skills, an olymic medal or something else? Please add the transcript of your diploma to your application and a short introductory video to help up evaluate your candidacy.
If you do not hear from us 14 days after submitting your application, it means it has not been approved and is no longer being considered.
Our application pool is very large but have a limited number of candidates that we can accept. There are various reasons for not being accepted as an online tutor such as unqualified applicant, mismatched applicant, lack of experience in the field and/or in online teaching, missing introductory information, missing an introductory video, missing required documents, being unresponsive to emails and many more.
We thank you for your interest in working with us and wish all the best in your professional endeavors.
Application and Paperwork
You can find the application form on the “Become a Teacher” Page.
The video is optional, however, it is very helpful to best represent your background, and the students really appreciate it. Check this tutorial on how to upload a video on YouTube for help or do a quick search on Google to find other sources.
During the teacher application, you will need to provide a CV stating your educational and teaching background. Aside from this, you will also need a profile photo and a link to your introductory video. This is what students can watch before scheduling a lesson(s) with you, so it is a very important tool to introduce yourself, mention your education, teaching experience, methods, student success stories, etc.
To add a video about you, upload it on YouTube and copy-paste the link URL in the required field under the “Photos and Videos” tab.
Check this tutorial on how to upload a video on YouTube for help or do a quick search on Google to find other sources.
Yes, we sign an independent contractor agreement. We will send the agreement to you.
Yes, our business is registered in the US, and we need to have a Tax form filled out and signed by you to reduce or eliminate any tax withholding from your earnings. For example, teachers from Armenia do not pay any taxes in the US.
Financial
Yes, you are an independent contractor at LiTeach and you can set your rates, and work on your chosen schedule.
You take home 70% of your earnings and we keep 30% to cover hosting, video conferencing, and maintenance fees.
We will send the instructions for receiving the payments to your bank account. The account can be in USD and AMD. The transfer fee is about $10, and your minimum earnings should be $40.
You agree to provide services for LiTeach as an Independent Contractor (Independent Tutor) thus you are responsible for paying any applicable taxes to your authorities. We do not withhold any taxes and will pay a net 70% of your earnings.
You agree to provide services for LiTeach as an Independent Contractor (Independent Tutor) thus you are engaged in an independent business, and as such, you are not eligible to participate in any pension, health, or other fringe benefits plan of LiTeach. An independent contractor decides, for example, on their schedule, fee for the service, vacation time, and duration.