ESL Tutor

About Us: SpeakUp! Learning is a growing education startup dedicated to helping non-native speakers (primarily based in China) overcome their fear of making mistakes and achieve real-world conversational fluency. We are looking for a friendly, patient, and reliable tutor to join our team and teach using our unique, student-centric methodology. You will work directly with students to develop their accuracy, confidence, and fluency in practical, real-world contexts. Responsibilities include preparing engaging sessions, continuously assessing student progress, and personalizing lessons to meet individual needs. This is a part-time remote position. Applicants MUST be based in Canada. Applicants MUST speak English as their native language. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and deliver engaging, 1-on-1 conversational English sessions. Continuously assess student progress and provide constructive, encouraging feedback. Personalize lesson plans and materials to meet individual student needs and goals. Foster a dynamic, supportive, and safe learning environment. What We’re Looking For: Language Skills: Native proficiency in English with the ability to clearly explain grammar, phonetics, and common idioms. (Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin is a strong asset). Teaching Experience: Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, or coaching. Strong lesson planning skills and the ability to tailor your approach. Intercultural Competence: High empathy and the ability to understand and respond to the unique needs of non-native learners. Technical Requirements: A reliable high-speed internet connection, a quiet workspace, and a webcam/microphone setup. Why Join Us? Flexible remote work environment. Competitive hourly rate The opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing education startup. We strongly encourage current students and recent graduates from fields like Psychology or Education to apply (no experience required!). If you are passionate about connecting with students and helping them find their voice, we’d love to hear from you!

Deliver 1-on-1 conversational English sessions and personalize lesson plans to meet individual student goals. Continuously assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to foster a supportive learning environment.

Applicants must be native English speakers based in Canada with prior experience in teaching, mentoring, or coaching. Technical requirements include a high-speed internet connection, a quiet workspace, and a webcam/microphone setup.

• Flexible Remote Work Environment • Competitive Hourly Rate

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• English Proficiency
• ESL Teaching
• Lesson Planning
• Intercultural Competence
• Student Assessment
• Curriculum Personalization
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Mandarin Proficiency

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 1, 2026