Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to all your questions here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to all your questions here.

Employment & Schedule

Do I need a certificate in order to apply for the teacher position?

To work as a teacher at Lingo Turtle, yes, you must have a certificate. However, to apply for this position, no, you do not need to have a certificate explicitly. In the event that you don’t have a certificate, but meet all the skills we’re looking for, we’ll be happy to help you get a certificate as part of the on-boarding process (free of charge).

How does the recruitment process look like?

During the process, you get to go through an interview held over the phone, online training, and a mock class.

What does the training look like?

You will attend an online three-day training. The training is free of charge.

Is my schedule fixed and what does that mean?

Yes, your schedule will be fixed, which means that you cannot change the schedule over time – you can only widen the schedule, and add more classes to your previously chosen schedule.

What is the minimum number of classes you must schedule?

The minimum number of classes you must schedule to work as a tutor at Lingo Turtle is 30 (15 hours in total) per week, assigned to 4 workdays of your choice (7 – 8 classes / 3,5 – 4 hours per day).

Do we arrange our own classes?

The sales team arranges and schedules all of the classes for you. You only get to choose your own schedule (working hours and working days) and the sales team will arrange all classes based on your schedule.

What is the hourly pay?

The pay rate is as follows:

Mon-Fri: $7/hour, that is  $3,5/class (25 minutes).

Weekends: $9/hour, that is  $4,5/class (25 minutes).

How does the employee bonus program function?

We offer our employees more ways to earn monthly bonuses. Once you start working as a teacher at Lingo Turtle, you will be given a full list of the bonus program. In short, you can earn bonuses based on your attentiveness, overall course performance, number of lessons completed, etc. We appreciate every effort of our teachers and therefore it is our pleasure to reward all of them.

Do we get days off?

Yes, depending on the number of classes you choose to have, you will get between 12 and 22 days off annually.

The Platform

Which platform does the company use?

Company uses it’s own platform, for which you will have a three-day training.

Can we upload pictures and gifs on the platform?

Yes, you are able to upload pictures and gifs on the platform.

The Classes

Will the materials be provided for every class?

Yes, you will get all of the material you need for each class.

How are classes held, 1-1 or with a group of students?

You will hold classes 1-1.

How long does the class last?

The class lasts 25 minutes.

How old are the students?

The students are between 3 and 16 years old.

Do we get different students every week?

No, you will have regular students with whom you will be working for a longer period of time.

Teacher Application Form

Do I need a certificate in order to apply for the teacher position?

To work as a teacher at Lingo Turtle, yes, you must have a certificate. However, to apply for this position, no, you do not need to have a certificate explicitly. In the event that you don’t have a certificate, but meet all the skills we’re looking for, we’ll be happy to help you get a certificate as part of the on-boarding process (free of charge).

What does the "Referrer" section in the application form mean?

The referrer section in the application form is part of our bonus program. Teachers can get bonuses if they recommend new co-teachers to us. This means that if you have this information (a referrer) you can fill in this section, otherwise you can leave these fields empty.

More Questions?

If you have not found the answer to your question or if you have further questions, please contact us via our contact form and we will be happy to help you.

Join Our Team

If you have a good knowledge of English and enjoy working with kids, working at Lingo Turtle as an Online English Teacher could be just for you!

Apply today and become part of our team!

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