Avatar Languages is an online language school that uses online tools such as Google Docs, electronic whiteboards and Skype. All lessons are one-to-one (one teacher and one student) and are entirely online. Although it is a virtual school, the teachers and students communicate with each other just like they were both in the same room. You can learn more about how we combine these web 2.0 tools on the "How we Teach" page.
Teaching with web 2.0 tools is an exciting and innovative way to teach languages. Avatar Languages encourages its teachers to be a part of that innovation and to explore new ways to use online resources for developing language learning. Language teaching at Avatar Languages is much more than just using Skype, Google Docs, electronic whiteboards and virtual worlds - teachers also incorporate podcasts, blogs, wikis and Wikipedia into class activities.
Teaching Resources and Support
Avatar Languages provides professional support to its teaching staff. We also encourage a sense of community amongst the teachers to share ideas and experiences.
There is a flexible resource base of teaching materials and lesson plans. Teachers use and adapt these resources to suit their own teaching style.
Our online library connects you to a wealth of resources on the web, where you can find videos, podcasts, articles, stories and games to help you to customize lesson plans and develop new ones. The library also includes a wiki - so you can add your favorite resources and help the library to grow. Visit our library.
Necessary Qualifications and Experience
Avatar Languages has the following requirements for teachers to ensure that we deliver to our students out of the world classes.
Native Speaker: All our teachers are native speakers of the language being taught. We are unable to make any exceptions. If you are a native speaker of a language we don't yet offer, please contact us to discuss future opportunities.
Qualifications: Our teachers are professionally qualified and a copy of their certificate is available to students in order to assure them of the quality and professionalism of our teaching. Qualifications will usually be a TEFL or CELTA for English teachers and equivalent certificates for teachers of other languages.
Experience: Our teaching staff have prior experience either in conventional language schools or with online teaching. Teachers are also familiar with Google Docs, online whiteboards and Skype. They are also very comfortable with using blogs, wikis, Google Earth and office suite programs such as Word and PowerPoint.
Passion for Innovative Teaching: Teaching online is an exciting and innovative way to develop the students' language skills. All our teachers share this passion for using web 2.0 tools to enrich the students' learning experience.
Internet Access: Teachers have access to broadband internet and a computer compatible with web 2.0 tools.
Pay Rates
We offer very competitive rates of pay. The precise payment method depends on your location; please contact us directly to discuss the options available in your country.
How to Start
Complete the form to apply for a position. Apply to teach.