ESL Teacher
About the job
- English must be the candidate’s native language.
- Candidates must be funny and energetic in class.
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in any subject is required, or the candidate must be actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree and provide an official transcript.
- Candidates need bright lighting, stable internet, a computer with a camera, a headset, a tidy background, and a quiet environment.
- Teach online English classes to students ages 4–12 in a one-on-four classroom format.
- Deliver classes that last 25 minutes using teaching materials provided by the company.
- Teaching experience and a teaching certificate are preferred but not required.
About the company
Magic Ears connects North American native English-speaking teachers with children in China for live, online group English lessons. Its core offering is a 1-on-4 classroom where one teacher leads four students in a 25-minute session, using a proprietary interactive platform with games and engagement tools. The platform handles curriculum delivery, lesson materials, scheduling, and class assignments through an internal ranking system, giving teachers a steady stream of classes without parent marketing. The company generates revenue from selling online English courses and supports teachers with flexible hours, a cooperative community, and a forgiving cancellation policy. In addition to teaching, it offers secondary roles such as interviewing, training, and social media tasks. Magic Ears aims to narrow the educational gap by delivering accessible, high-quality English instruction to a broad audience of kids while providing career opportunities for teachers.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$22.5M
Headquarters
Dongcheng District, China
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SmartRecruiters still posted multiple online English teacher roles on March 30, 2026.
- Third-party listings in June 2026 advertise flexible shifts and paid training.
- The platform still attracts teachers with no minimum hours and automated class booking.
What critics are saying
- China’s 2021 tutoring crackdown permanently killed domestic expansion and reduced customer demand.
- SmartRecruiters listings on March 30, 2026 signal replacement hiring, not durable growth.
- If Beijing tightens cross-border edtech rules again, Magic Ears’ core model dies outright.
What makes Magic Ears unique
- Magic Ears’ t.mmears.com teacher portal still lists active roles in March 2026.
- The 1-on-4 live classroom format remains more social than one-on-one ESL tutoring.
- Curriculum, booking, and training stay centralized, reducing teacher marketing friction.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Training Programs