🏫 Pinata Education (Gates Learning Services Pte. Ltd.)
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Job Description:

Teach English Online | Native Speakers | From SGD $28/hr | Remote
Remote
Posted by: Pinata Education (Gates Learning Services Pte. Ltd.)
Contact: hire@pinataedu.com
Help students build real confidence in English — from anywhere in the world.
We’re looking for passionate, experienced English teachers to join our growing online teaching team.
Before applying, please read through the details below to make sure this role is a good fit for you.
All applications must be submitted through our official application form at the end of this page.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
ABOUT US
We’re an organically grown online language-learning company based in Singapore, offering English and Spanish classes to students around the world.
We believe language learning is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Our teachers build genuine relationships with their students and adapt their lessons according to each student's goals, personality, strengths, weaknesses, and current level.
We’re not interested in cookie-cutter lessons or simply following pre-made slides. We want teachers to bring their own experience, expertise, creativity, and teaching style into the classroom.
Our approach is focused on helping students make meaningful progress while enjoying the learning process.
Visit our YouTube channel before applying to make sure our approach matches your own:
https://www.youtube.com/@PinataEducation/videos
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are currently looking for 2 types of teachers (or if you fit both, even better!)
1. Beginner & Young Learner Specialists
We’re looking for teachers who genuinely enjoy working with young students and beginners.
Our beginner students are often quite young and need teachers who are:
Energetic and positive
Patient and encouraging
Comfortable working with children
Experienced at teaching students with very limited English
Able to make lessons engaging without relying entirely on entertainment
Naturally good at building confidence and rapport with young learners
If you love seeing a beginner go from barely speaking English to confidently communicating, this could be a great fit.
2. Exam Preparation Specialists
We are also looking for teachers with strong experience preparing students for English-language exams and academic programmes.
Relevant experience includes:
Cambridge exams
TOEFL
IGCSE
IB programmes
Other recognised English-language examinations
Academic English and advanced English preparation
These students are generally older and more advanced, and we are particularly interested in teachers who can confidently assess a student's level, identify weaknesses, and create targeted lessons to help them achieve their goals.
NOTE: Higher rates may be negotiated for teachers with strong exam-preparation expertise.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Native English speaker from the UK, US, or Canada
Minimum 2 years of in-person teaching experience in English, EFL, ESL, or another relevant subject, in a school or classroom environment teaching children or teenagers
Genuine passion for teaching and helping students progress and experience adapting lessons to individual student needs
Reliable and professional
Stable internet connection with at least 10 Mbps upload and download
Available for a minimum of 6 teaching hours per week
Available on at least one weekend day
Comfortable teaching online via Zoom
Preferred
TESOL / TEFL certification
Experience preparing students for Cambridge, TOEFL, IGCSE, IB, or similar exams
Experience teaching 1-to-1 or group classes online
THE ROLE
Hours
Our operating hours are:
Weekdays: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Singapore time
Weekends: 8:00am – 10:00pm Singapore time
Our busiest period is generally:
6:00pm – 9:00pm Singapore / Beijing time
Availability during these peak hours is particularly valuable if you're looking to build a regular teaching schedule.
Teachers are required to be available for at least 6 hours per week, including at least one weekend day.
For example:
Wednesday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
STUDENTS & CLASSES
Students aged approximately 6–16 years old
1-to-1 classes or small groups of up to 4 students
Class lengths of 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 1 hour
5–10 minute breaks between classes
Classes conducted via Zoom
Regular students and consistent schedules where possible
Teachers generally work with the same students on an ongoing basis, allowing them to build relationships and track progress
PAY & BENEFITS
Our standard rate starts at SGD $28 per hour. We also give regular bonuses for long-term teachers based on their student renewal rate.
Higher rates may be available for teachers with additional qualifications or specialist expertise, particularly in:
Exam preparation
Advanced English
Academic English
Cambridge exams
TOEFL
IGCSE
IB
Group Classes
Group classes are paid at a higher hourly rate (up to +9SGD per hour for group classes of 4 max.)
Other benefits
Monthly payments via Wise
Regular bonuses when students renew their lesson packages
Regular hourly rate reviews based on consistency, reliability, and student feedback
Bonuses for selected lesson clips submitted for use as teaching examples
Up to 5 paid lesson clips per month
Teacher referral bonuses when referred teachers join and begin teaching regular classes
Opportunity to build a stable schedule with recurring students
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING
Peak-hour availability matters
Our busiest hours are generally 6:00pm–9:00pm Singapore/Beijing time.
Teachers who are available during these hours are more likely to build a regular schedule quickly.
Availability outside these hours is still welcome, but it may take longer to match you with regular students.
We value consistency
We’re looking for teachers who want to build long-term relationships with their students, rather than simply teach occasional classes.
Reliability, consistency, preparation, and student feedback are taken into account when reviewing hourly rates and allocating regular students.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be submitted through our official application form, here:
https://pinataedu.com/teacher-application/
Applications sent elsewhere may not be seen or considered. Any questions about the role please contact: hire@pinataedu.com
We look forward to learning more about you and hopefully welcoming you to the Piñata Education team!
To apply, email hire@pinataedu.com