First Future

First Future is the leading provider of B2B (business-to-business) online English education in China. They work with a network of clients across China, providing online language services to over 1 million students in 6000+ campuses, located in 180 cities in 16 provinces. They are dedicated to providing high-quality, online education with the engaging content and advanced language learning technology they provide to their highly skilled teaching workforce.

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First Future Overview

hires both native and non-native English speakers

requires a Bachelors degree

requires a TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA certificate (or must be obtained within first 30 days of hiring)

Base pay is $8-16 USD/hour, plus bonuses

First Future Class Type

most are 25 minutes, some are 55 minutes
1-on-1, small group (2-5 students), and large group (6+ students)

First Future Age range

Young learners and teenagers - approximately 4-18 years

First Future Requirements

a Bachelor’s degree
TESOL/TEFL/CELTA (or willing to get one within first 30 days of teaching)
Energetic, upbeat and outgoing personality
High Level of English proficiency
- (Non-native English speakers will be asked to record a short reading passage for screening)

First Future Peak Teaching Times

Peak hours:
- 8:00-21:00 Mon-Fri, 09:00-21:00 Saturday and Sunday (All in Beijing time / GMT+8)
- Teachers can choose to have a fixed schedule or flexible schedule:
  - Fixed schedules are usually 15-20 hours/week. Some teachers have 30-40 hours a week guaranteed. Teachers who are offered a fixed schedule will receive 100% pay for every teaching hour they are guaranteed, with or without class!
  - Teachers on a flexible schedule can open and close teaching hours whenever they choose. No minimum teaching hours are required

First Future Pay

Base pay: $8-16 per hour
Class bonuses: up to $4 per hour (Bonuses are calculated based on monthly attendance (number of classes missed)
Additional performance raises offered based on number of classes taught, up to an additional $3 per hour

First Future Application Process

1) Submit Application:

Complete the online application form (above or below). Non-native applicants will be asked to record a short reading passage for screening.

2) Interview and Short Mock Class:

Qualified Applicants will be invited to attend a 25-minute Interview and Mock Class. They will receive a short class clip beforehand and some useful resources to help prepare. The interview mainly focuses on teaching skills and confidence.

3) New Teacher Training:

Applicants will be asked to complete a short, self-study course in the First Future online E-Academy. The course usually takes around 60 minutes to complete and contains the key teaching methodology followed by orientation and background information about the company.

4) Final Mock Class:

After completing the training, applicants will be asked to attend a final Mock Class with a member of the First Future Training Team. Pass the Mock Class and you will be ready to begin teaching!

First Future Technical Requirements

Laptop or desktop PC with Core i5 or equivalent processor
Wired internet connection (upload 10Mb/s, download 10Mb/s)
USB/wireless headset and webcam