english as a second language teacher

english teacher

Teachcast

I worked for Teachcast for over 2 years, and they have a very supportive supervisor staff that helps whenever there’s a situation that needs intervention or if for some reason you need a sub in an emergency situation. The students are great, and particularly younger students seem to be more engaged in the lessons. I loved that the pay was steady and dependable, even if there were no-shows or if a class was canceled. I would say that if you’re looking for a pretty flexible, as needed type of position, this may not work for you. Hours are fixed on the block/schedule you sign up for, so there wasn’t much room to change hour availability throughout the season as they understandably want to keep teacher consistency with students and minimize the use of subs. It also is not a great option if you are looking for a travel-friendly remote position, as there is a large required background banner and set up requirements, as well as a high emphasis on having a quiet environment, so an unpredictable travel environment isn’t exactly practical for this particular company. But if you’re interested in a steady but semi-flexible teaching job, this one definitely worked for me. 

A super easy work-from-home job! The biggest complaint I have is the starting pay ($13/hr), which is non-negotiable during the interview process. Additionally, the training/on-boarding process is lengthy, but necessary if you are unfamiliar with Indonesian culture and to learn their online system (which I had never used before). Other than that, the job is easy and fun. You get paid for your entire block whether you taught a class or not. Lesson plans are dummy-proof. Just follow the time stamps and have conversations with the students. Classes are randomly assigned to you, and students can be any age and any level. Class assignments also include substituting for other people (a lot), but again, lesson plans are easy to follow. Students are fun and usually excited to see you, especially the middle schoolers.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The trip , you earn, to  Bali and Jakarta Indonesia. Made newfriends .

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Classes added to schedule at last minute. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Worked remote.  
Their work headquarters in Jakarta had a welcoming staff who gave good insight about culture and the company 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Overnights -/midnight  shifts. Teaching remote to Indonesian students

I’ve been with the company for almost 3 years and I love it. Working from home is very convenient, and the hours allow me plenty of time with my family. They provide detailed training and remain approachable if you have any questions or concerns. They are also very understanding and flexible when you have last minute emergencies. You get to work with students of all ages. They are smart, courteous and eager to learn. It’s also great getting to know the students and hearing about their culture and interests.

I started working for TeachCast when my kids were young as a way to make extra money while I was staying home. The supervisors pressure you to sub outside of your block and will call you when you are not scheduled to work. I was offered a job as a trainer, and the stress of the job and all of the responsibilities for the same low teacher pay caused me to need to go to therapy for the first time in my life. I had to leave this job for my mental health. The expectations are high for a low-paying part-time job.

Working as an English teacher was extremely rewarding! I was able to teach adults that were seeking to improve their English speaking skills, as well as young children that needed assistance with proper grammar and sentence formation. The schedule however was very challenging and taxing on me because the students were on the other side of the world, and finding a time block to teach left me drained. I loved the experience and the students. The pay was quite low though. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
They do mean what they say. They are misleading and unsupportive. They don't say what they mean. The omit clear details. They do not support the teacjers.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
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What is a typical day like for you at the company?
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It's been a great company to get started with my career in education. Teachcast's greatest asset has to be the management team. I've always felt like I could go to them with any questions or pointers on how to perform better in my role, and their support is what allowed me to take on new responsibilities and grow in the company. 

The company is unfair and biased. They pretend to be supportive but their inexperienced team always look for the gotcha moments. They rarely say good things about performance, but are eager to say negative things.

You don't really get raises. They roll you back to the beginning pay to give you the new percentage. The new lesson plans are insufficient. The trip to Indonesia is not 2 weeks and you only get 3-4 days in Bali. Communication is vague and they don't communicate across the company. 

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