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I've been working with Qkids for about 7 months now, and it's been great! If you work 7 days a week, for the 2 hours that are available each morning, you make around $1000-$1200 a month, which is pretty awesome. And during the summer there's a chance to earn even more because they open 5 classes each night, since the kids are on summer break.

A lot of people complain they don't give you very many hours, which is true at the start, since older teachers get priority, but once you've been there for a few months, you start getting more classes. Also, the amount of classes you get depends on the family's feedback the previous week. If, for example, you got 1 negative feedback, I've noticed they'll take away 1 class from your availability schedule for the next week. I understand the reason for this, but it can also be a bad thing if some parent didn't like you for whatever reason and decided to give you 5 bad marks, meaning you'd lose 5 slots for the next week. You just have to do your best, be cheerful, and make the kids feel comfortable with you and usually there's no problems.

The only downside would be that the classes are super early in the morning. Classes start at 6:30am during the spring/summer months, and fall back to 5:30am during the fall/winter months due to the time change. I live on the East Coast, so it's not a big problem for me, but for someone living on the West Coast, this means getting starting class at 3:30am each morning during the summer, and starting at 2:30am during the winter months.

Another thing is that Qkids recently updated their requirements. Apparently the Chinese government is cracking down on online teaching regulations. It used to be you could be hired as long as you had a Bachelors Degree, or were in college working towards your Bachelors degree--nothing else was required. But now, "any independent contractor who does not possess a BA in Education or traditional teaching license, must provide alternative teaching credentials; this is most likely an accredited 120 hour online TESOL or TEFL certificate. Fulfillment of the teaching qualification regulation may vary based on experience, credentials, and qualification type." I had a certificate when I applied, but I know not everyone can meet these requirements. They started this in late 2019.

Other than that, my time at Qkids has been great. The kids in China have a really big respect for teachers, so they're generally very polite, or at least well-behaved (I've had a handful of exceptions, but kids will be kids!) The classes are all pre-planned, you only have to follow the modules and teach the material they provide, it's really simple.

I love working for Qkids and I've been working since early 2019! This is my first online job and teaching ESL online. I researched other ESL companies and narrowed it down to Qkids -- the best choice! I love their teaching platform as well compared to other companies that I have seen online, which makes Qkids my standard for ESL companies. 

Qkids operates on EST (EDT) time, so if you're in another time zone, just be sure to keep that in mind. I'm on PST (PDT) time so waking up at 3am in the morning became my routine. 

Typically, I teach 4 lessons in the morning everyday (7 days) and the lessons are 30 minutes each, can range from 1-4 students in a lesson.  Afterwards, you get to evaluate the students and parents will be able to provide feedback on how you taught. There are some lessons offered in the evening, but mornings are best. 

Each lesson is assigned, $8/lesson, but if you work an hour, it's $16/hour. There are Standby's (waiting if you need to replace another teacher) in which you get paid $4/lesson, but if it converts to an actual class, you get paid $8 for that lesson. You also get a bonus for $1/lesson attendance and $1/lesson performance (based on parents evaluations). In a sense, you can make $16-$20/hour. Also, the hours are not always guaranteed, although you will be able to see what classes you will be assigned a week prior. From what I hear from teachers starting out, there aren't many lessons available to them, but I believe the longer your work, you will be offered more lessons. I think the veterans are given a priority. 

What I love is Qkids is flexible! I usually send an email to the class coordinating team to give my permanent availability. If it changes, I can always send an email with my updated times. There is also no penalty if there are cancellations as long as you notify them 5 hours prior to the first class!

Aside from that, teaching has been rewarding and fulfilling. Each child that I teach are at different levels and it's a great feeling to know that at the end of the lesson, the students are able to speak and comprehend what they have learned. I enjoy every moment of it. :)

The downside, it's part-time, it's a 6-month contract position with no benefits, not enough teaching hour available and early working hours if living on the west coast (winter hours, first class is 2:30am PST!).

This job is definitely great for a side gig to make extra cash for fun, to pay bills/groceries, but not a job that you can rely solely on.

I reviewed their technical requirements before I applied. I have a Mac so I don’t apply for jobs that require Windows OS. I also have a laptop so don’t apply for things that require desktops. Etc. I don’t like wasting my time because of things like that so I’m thorough. Qkids mention they recommend a connected internet but no where on their site does it say required. My mbps was much higher than required so I applied. I was selected for a demo interview and spent several hours reviewing the material and making sure I knew how the system worked and could teach the games. 

When it came time for my interview she asked if I had connected internet. I explained I did not and it was not possible for me to have it. I can’t be in a quiet place and connect to the box which is in the living room. I also have a MacBook that doesn’t have an Ethernet port and won’t pay the money to buy the connection cable when wireless internet works just as well. When I was honest about my system she suddenly said “oh well you’ve already frozen a few times so it’s not a good connection” Everything was fine on my end and she said “that’s because I have wired internet” She refused to continue my interview even though everything tech wise was working great. I explained that according to the website connected internet is not a requirement and that I had higher than the required speed. She acted as if that wasn’t what the website said and I was wrong. 

I know they had a big hiring advertisement so it’s possible they already brought too many people on. If that’s the case then say it. If my internet is really not enough then change your website and say you require a wired connection with a higher internet speed. I share this not because I’m bitter about not getting a job but because I wasted my time and was treated poorly by their staff. Others shouldn’t have to go through the same. Make sure you have way more than they require if you’re applying.

I have worked at Qkids for over 2 years. Overall, my time here has been very good. The pay is great (appx. $20/hr), especially for part-time and what the job entails. The staff that I have communicated with and worked with have always been available, kind, and understanding. I have rec'd all the time off I have requested with absolutely no problems. I would like to mention I am a person of color. I have never felt Qkids treat me in any way that is disrespectful in that manner. They have selected me to try several pilot programs and I have had many long term 1 on 1 regular students that have specifically requested me. I honestly have never felt that the color of my skin has been an issue. I would also like to speak to props and other "extras" that people seem to think you need for Qkids. I DO NOT USE PROPS. I am a very laid back person who does not get overly excited or act ridiculously goofy for the kids (and I work primarily with the 3yo - 8yo set). If that's you, GREAT! But I am here to say that it's not necessary and I have a 4.9 out of 5.0 rating to prove it. I am not saying these things to call out others, I understand that we cannot all have the same experience even if working the same job. I just feel it's important to hear other experiences that have not shown some of the criticism to be true across the board. 
As for the cons, my biggest one is the hours. I am in EST so I believe I have it easier than most (especially those on the west coast). However, the morning hours are so freakin' early (5:30am to start; 2:30am for my west coast peeps) that I actually do a little dance when daylight savings ends because it gives me an extra hour of sleep. I'm a homeschool mom so when I'm done with my morning classes I go straight to teaching my own children. It can be rough and most of the time I need an afternoon snooze. And because I have kids, I really dislike working evening hours because those can eat into my family time. 

I taught for Qkids for about 6 months. I started during the summer (busy season) and stayed on through the winter until I found a full time job. The hiring process was very long (3 weeks start to finish) but not difficult. It involved a demo video you record yourself, a few online classroom sessions with a trainer, and 2-5 trial classes with real students and trainer feedback. 

I read that with many online teaching companies, it can be difficult getting "booked" for classes. I always received all of the classes I asked for with Qkids, and depending on how much I was able to work, made between $500-$1,000 a month part-time.

I was worried about being fired with little or no notice, because I sometimes had to cancel classes, and in the beginning I got a few negative parent reviews. Nothing ever came of these, though. In fact, when I apologized for a few poor classes and explained I'd taken on way too many hours, my trainer/company liason was very understanding and told me to take as much time off as I needed. 

After a few months I got used to the classes and received nothing but positive parent reviews. When I had to cancel a class with advanced notice, or when something went wrong with my internet or the software, Qkids was very understanding. It was easy to take a week or even 2 weeks off to travel, no questions asked. 

The lessons eventually got very repetitive and the hours are brutal, especially on the west coast during daylight savings time. Neither of these are the company's fault, though. My experience with Qkids was wholly positive. Communication from management was sometimes spotty, but honestly, they have 10,000+ teachers and a huge language barrier, so considering that they do pretty well. 

If you're looking for a flexible work from home job that pays decently, Qkids is a great option.

I have been working with QKids for about a month now, and I absolutely love it! The kids are fantastic and love to learn, for the most part, and the parents are supportive. The company provides lots of training and support if you need it, and they go out of their way to assist you if you have a problem. They're extremely understanding of teacher absences. The general vibe is very positive and friendly, and I almost always get all of the hours I open up with them. They're also very responsive to feedback. Previous reviews mentioned the teacher rating system and losing their positions because of it. That rating system has since changed and become much more manageable, and if teachers are struggling they step in and assist with extra coaching.

I think the thing I enjoy the most about this company, aside from how well they take care of their teachers and how awesome the kids are, is the instructional materials are so well done. I have to do very little prep before teaching, because the games in the program make the lessons incredibly interactive. No props, no super-energetic-early-in-the-morning, happy-go-lucky peppiness - just teaching, pure and simple. I don't feel like I'm putting on a show, which means that I can be myself and focus on what matters most - that the kids learn the English they're paying to learn.


I would HIGHLY recommend working for QKids, especially if this is your first time applying for such a company. QKids is fantastic.

I have worked with Qkids for some time now and it is hands down the best online teaching platform. 
The scheduling is easy and flexible. Teachers can cancel with 5 hours notice and there are no penalties for cancelling booked classes as long as it is done in advance. Even with shorter notice, as long as you communicate what is going on, CCT has always been understanding.

The platform is easy for the teachers to use but most importantly, I can tell that the students are actively learning so much with the platform. 

The Qkids platform is the gold standard when it comes to online learning for kids. The graphics and visuals are so beautiful and engaging. There are also so many games and activities that help the kids to learn and they are very intelligently put together to grab the kids attention, help them to retain information and gradually build on what they have already learned. 

For the teachers, there are so many tools like text boxes, stickers and spotlights that make it easy for the teacher to convey meaning and really help any students who might struggle. I really feel like I can be myself in class and I don't have to put on an act or be artificial, the smiles and laughs are genuine from me and the students. 

These features are rare in my experience working with 3 other online companies and I feel like Qkids the most effective learning platform that I have worked with. 
The team working in China is so incredibly helpful and supportive during class. I can't recommend this company enough. 

Qkids is the best company I have ever worked for.  I always get 20 dollars an hour. Very rare to not get your bonus.  Company is amazing. They work with you if you need to miss a class or a day. The children are amazing. I work with 3 year old kids and up.  The software is great and very easy to learn. The staff always gets back with you immediately to answer and questions you may have.  Each class is 30 mins long. You have anywhere from 1 to four kids in each class. All the children already know some English and the younger children always have parents there to help, so you do not have to know a word of Chinese. Which is great because I don't LOL.  That was my only worry. How would I be able to get the kids to understand what I what them to do if they don't know any English yet.  The parents always help with the younger kids to help them understand what they are supposed to do. Most of the kids already know how to play the games and know they are supposed to repeat after Koby and Momo (Qkids characters), so cute. I make around 1,300 to 1,450 a month, but I choose to take all the hours they offer. Right now they are offering more classes in the evening on the weekdays because school is out in China for the summer. Once school is back in the classes in the evening will go back to Fri and Sat only. Which is their Sat and Sun mornings.  If you love kids and Love to teach, this is the best job you could ever ask for and the money is great.

Just felt I needed to add the review that would have helped me when I was reading through these, especially since you will spend a lot of (unpaid) time preparing, learning and practicing(and money spent) for this job(in which you are an independent contractor- so they have no obligation to you). The staff is very friendly and the platform is fun. It's great that you don't have to use your own props. However, there is an unspoken competitive nature that if you don't know about, will mean that you possibly waste all of that time practicing lessons, getting through the mock trials and through the first week in which they give you hours. There will be parents sitting beside their children and judging(also sometimes filming you with their phones, hitting their kids upside the head when they don't answer correctly, sometimes speaking very loudly in the background and adding positive/negative "tags" for) you. There is a big emphasis on giving all of the students an equal amount of diamonds(and making sure you give away ALL the diamonds) and you need to be very familiar with the stickers and masks and doing all kinds of tricks and games with them. Having some kind of gimmicky thing with stuffed animals or extra "not necessary props" seems to be popular also. Those things are not emphasized by the staff and "not a big deal" from the fb support group. But from what I picked up, they are very important to ensure you retain bookings. Good luck!

This job is like a dream come true. 

A typical day for me looks like this:

6:23am - Wake up
6:35-6:40am - Greet my students and introduce my name
6:40-7:10am - Smiling faces practicing english on an interactive platform. I'm guiding them through the games. 
7:10-7:15am - bye students! 
**3 more classes**
I end my day around 9:10 am. 

The pay isn't as much as other companies, but their platform really makes up for it. If you are a teacher who doesn't like props, you wont need it here.  I love that you can request unlimited time off (you only have to request more than 5 hours ahead. thats it!) 

I love that they only require a 5 hour notice if you need to take off. And you may request unlimited days off at any time. There is no penalty for being sick or having and emergency with your kids if you request more than 5 hours in advance. 

Sometimes, my students really brighten up my bad mood. One lesson, we learned the word love. At the end of class my student says "wait, teacher!" and I said "yes Elsa?" "I love you, teacher." I almost fainted it was so cute my heart melted. This happens all the time! They are so sweet and just worth waking up for every single day. 

I will keep this job as long as I can. 

They really look for animated faces and expression. They prize interactive and passionate teachers here. If you are looking for a work from home job that trumps all others, this is it!!!!

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