Online English Tutor | Night Shift (12am–8am IST) | Work From Home| Part-Time | ₹400/class

About Us

Core Minds Academy is a growing online learning academy providing 1:1 tutoring to students aged 8–15 in the US, Canada, and the Middle East. We specialise in English and coding, delivering structured, personalised sessions over Zoom. We handle all student sourcing, scheduling, and curriculum, so our teachers can focus entirely on teaching.

Role Overview

We are hiring an Online English Tutor for our night shift to serve our US and Canada-based students during their evening hours. This is a work-from-home, part-time role with the potential to grow your class count as our student base expands.

Shift: 12am – 8am IST (US evening hours)

Format: 1:1 sessions over Zoom

Duration: 55 minutes per class

Pay: ₹400 per class

Eligibility

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Education, English Literature, Linguistics, or a related field (B.Ed preferred)
  • Strong spoken and written English , clear, neutral accent essential as students are US and Canada based
  • 3+ years of experience in teaching or tutoring children online aged 8–15
  • Willingness and ability to work the night shift: 12am – 8am IST consistently
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection with no frequent disruptions
  • A quiet, clean, professional background for Zoom sessions
  • Working laptop/desktop with camera and headset
  • Comfortable with Zoom, Google Classroom, and basic digital tools
  • Patient, energetic, and genuinely passionate about working with young learners
Responsibilities
  • Conduct 1:1 English sessions over Zoom covering reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension
  • Follow the structured lesson plans and curriculum provided by Core Minds Academy
  • Maintain a session log after every class , topics covered, student progress, homework assigned
  • Give constructive written feedback on student work and homework
  • Communicate with parents in a professional and friendly manner when required
  • Flag any student concerns (attendance, progress, behaviour) to the academic coordinator promptly
  • Attend periodic team check-ins and training sessions as scheduled
  • Maintain a punctual, consistent, and encouraging classroom environment on every call
  • Adapt teaching style based on the individual student's pace and learning needs
What We Offer
  • ₹400 per class with consistent class assignments
  • Grow your income as your student count increases, many of our teachers build up to 15–20 classes per week
  • Curriculum, lesson plans, and teaching materials fully provided, no prep burden on you
  • Stable student base , we handle all marketing, admissions, and parent communication
  • Supportive team with regular feedback and academic guidance
  • Work entirely from home on a schedule that suits night owls and US-shift professionals
How to Apply

Record a short video where you:

  • Introduce yourself briefly
  • Explain how you would teach past tense to a 9-year-old who keeps making mistakes
Send your video + CV to:

Use the subject line: English Tutor Application — [Your Name]

Applications without a video will not be considered.

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