Virtual Children’s Instructor - Freelance, Remote
Full Time $7.00 / hourJob Overview
About the Client
Our client is a US-based, research-informed education provider offering one-on-one and small-group training that strengthens children’s attention, perception, and emotional regulation. They deliver highly structured virtual sessions (and select in-person offerings) using a documented curriculum and evidence-aligned methods.
Operating on Eastern Time with high demand, they schedule sessions in advance and emphasize warm parent communication and precise documentation.
Why does this role exist?
This role exists to meet growing demand for child-focused virtual training delivered with charisma, clarity, and care. The objective is to guide children through prepared, step-by-step lesson plans while keeping them engaged on camera, coordinating with parents, and documenting progress with rigor. The instructor ensures each learner feels safe, seen, and successful—while maintaining consistency, data integrity, and strong communication with the internal team.
The Impact you’ll make
Session Preparation and Setup
- Review lesson plans/scripts, intake forms, and prior notes to tailor each session.
- Prepare required materials (mask, colored papers, marbles, sound files, journal, etc.).
- Test Zoom setup (camera framing, lighting, audio, background) and take 1–2 minutes for personal grounding.
Parent Coordination and Communication
- Ensure a parent/guardian is present for the first three sessions and clarify their observer role.
- Note how parent presence/absence affects focus and include this in documentation.
- Send warm, concise follow-ups to parents via the platform after each session.
Live Instruction and Child Engagement
- Deliver the provided MindSee-style lesson plans in sequence and on time.
- Use expressive voice, gestures, and playfulness to engage; pace/adjust based on energy and focus.
- Apply specific, descriptive reinforcement (“I noticed how calm you stayed…”) and keep camera centered for observation.
Observation, Documentation, and Follow-Up
- Capture detailed notes in TutorCruncher after each session (exercises completed, focus/mood, challenges, successes, adjustments, next steps).
- Upload/link video snippets highlighting breakthroughs or consistency when applicable.
- Share short, optional home-practice reminders and gratitude in parent summaries.
Professionalism and Team Collaboration
- Start and end sessions on time; maintain a clean, quiet, child-safe environment.
- Model emotional regulation; report concerns to the lead coordinator promptly.
- Review weekly notes for trends and participate in end-of-week team reviews.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required:
- Proven experience teaching/coaching children ages 4–16 in live, on-camera or classroom settings.
- Exceptional verbal English communication with charismatic, confident on-camera presence.
- Available 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm EST; highly punctual and reliable.
- Professional home setup: HD webcam, clear audio (headset or mic), good lighting, neutral background, and stable high‑speed internet.
- Proficient with Zoom and session documentation; able to follow structured lesson plans precisely and write clear, parent-friendly notes.
- WFH Set-Up:
- Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
- Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
- Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
- Back-up computer and internet connection
- Quiet, dedicated workspace at home
Your Superpowers:
- Child engagement and rapport-building; playful, expressive, and empathetic.
- Emotional intelligence and self-regulation; calm under pressure and patient with all learners.
- Strong instructional facilitation; can adjust pacing based on attention and energy.
- Keen observation and documentation; detail-focused with crisp, descriptive writing.
- On-camera presence; vocal variety, facial expressiveness, and confident delivery.
- Tech fluency: Zoom, TutorCruncher (or similar CRMs), Google Workspace, WhatsApp.
- Comfortable capturing/uploading short video highlights when needed.
- Openness to AI tools (e.g., Lovable) to streamline workflows and preparation.
- Confidentiality, professionalism, and collaborative communication.
You should apply if...
- You light up on camera and love making learning feel like play—while staying structured and on time.
- You’re attentive to subtle cues in children’s mood and focus, and you adapt with warmth and clarity.
- You value clear documentation, constructive feedback, and continuous improvement.
- You’re energized by a mission that blends creativity with careful observation and parent partnership.
- You’re comfortable following a provided curriculum and being observed for quality and growth.
What to expect...
Work Setup:
- Remote position
- Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet workspace
- Required to provide own computer with Intel Core i5 or something similar or higher operating system
Working Hours:
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm EST
Compensation:
- $7 per hour
- No benefits package included