LatinHire Overview
About LatinHire
Founded in 2006, LatinHire is an ESL platform that recruits, trains, and connects teachers with students and other education companies, such as Open English. Teachers can tutor up to four students per session, working with both children and adults.
Teaching Setup
LatinHire provides all teaching materials, removing the need for lesson planning or purchasing additional resources. Classes are conducted on Zoom, with only the teacher visible, which simplifies the process but reduces interactivity compared to platforms like NovaKid.
Requirements
Degree: Not required, but preferred.
TEFL Certification: Not required, but advantageous for proving subject mastery.
Experience: Not required, making it accessible for new teachers.
Language Skills: Basic Spanish or Portuguese (A2 level) is essential for smooth communication.
Salary and Earnings
Rates start at $4.50 for no-shows and increase to $13 per hour after 250 teaching hours.
Evening and weekend shifts offer higher pay, with rates peaking at $11-$13 per hour.
Payments are made monthly, providing consistency uncommon among similar platforms.
Pros
Flexible schedule with a minimum of 16 hours per week.
No degree or prior experience needed.
Pre-prepared teaching materials reduce workload.
High demand for teachers ensures consistent work.
Cons
Low starting salary compared to competitors.
Limited interactivity due to the one-way Zoom setup.
Mixed-proficiency student groups can make teaching challenging.
Lack of bonuses or referral incentives.
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