Part-Time
Online English Tutor
Magic Ears
Online 1-on-4 English lessons for kids
Compensation Overview
$19 - $26/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Chicago, IL, USA
Remote
Bachelor's
 Education (1) |
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- Native English language ability.
- A bachelor's degree or higher in any subject, or active pursuit of a bachelor's degree with an official transcript.
- A bright-lighting setup, stable internet connection, computer with camera, headset, tidy background, and quiet environment.
- Teaching experience and a teaching certificate are not required but are preferred.
- Teach English classes online from home or another location.
- Teach up to four students at once.
- Choose a flexible teaching schedule with no minimum hours required.
- Teaching experience.
- A teaching certificate.
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
- t.mmears.com updated January 2026 proves the teacher platform remains active.
- ZipRecruiter and BeBee listings in 2025-2026 show ongoing demand for online English teachers.
- LinkedIn lists 501-1000 employees in August 2026, signaling continued operating scale.
What critics are saying
- China’s 2021 tutoring crackdown killed online ESL expansion and still constrains Magic Ears.
- Teacher recruitment pages in 2026 show dependence on opaque contractor supply and nationality preferences.
- If regulators ban remaining after-school English classes, Magic Ears loses its core revenue.
What makes Magic Ears unique
- Magic Ears still runs a 1-on-4 live classroom on t.mmears.com in 2026.
- Its curriculum, training, and bookings stay centralized, unlike marketplace ESL tutors.
- Beijing headquarters and Nashville presence support bilingual hiring and parent-service operations.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Training Programs