Application Process

To teach on VIPKid platform, you must have

• At least two years of teaching experience
• Obtained a 4-year degree from a university in any major
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. or Canada
• Reliable tech equipment. Learn more about Technical Requirements.

The length of time varies depending on your schedule and the preparation time you need. Most applicants take 2 to 3 weeks from sign up to become a teacher with VIPKid.

No, you don’t need a resume. If you are eligible to teach, just sign up and start from there.

Once you start the sign up process, you can always log in back to your account and check your status. We also send you emails at each stage, reminding you what to do for the next step, so keep an eye on your inbox.

No, you don’t have to pay. You only need to authorize VIPKid to perform a background check. Due to different state laws, instead of signing it online, you may need to print the authorization form and sign it.

• A copy of your Bachelor’s Degree
• Document/Proof of Work Authorization in the US or Canada (Valid Driver License or Passport)
• An ESL certificate/credential (If you don’t have such certificates, no worries. You can become certified after you sign a contract)
• Profile materials: this is to introduce yourself to students, which helps the booking once you start teaching.
  • A photo
  • A self-introduction paragraph
  • A self-introduction Video (15 seconds)