The main benefit of becoming an online teacher is that you can teach from any location with the aid of a simple computer and a good internet connection. The teaching hours come out to be few hours a day with a good salary. The various subjects available are Mathematics, English, Hindi, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Sanskrit, Foreign languages, Computer Science, etc.

Requirements

• The teacher must have a thorough understanding of the content matter of a particular subject for which he/she wishes to teach on the online platform. For example, a teacher of Mathematics for CBSE class 10^th must have a clear understanding of the concepts regarding various topics such as cbse class 10 maths probability, statistics, applications of trigonometry, linear equations, polynomials, etc. Often the students enrol for understanding a single topic such as ncert solutions for class 10th maths chapter 15. The teacher must be able to clearly lay bare all the facts and concepts regarding that particular topic so that the student goes back satisfied.
• Teacher should be available for minimum three hours of teaching each day at the online platform. Moreover, the teacher must have a passion for teaching and enlightening young minds. They must also ensure that the learning process does not become drab and boring for the students.
• The teacher should be ready to take a pre-screening test and undergo various kinds of training in use of technology and other aspects of online teaching. The teacher is also required to undergo SETTP Certification training.

How is a teacher selected?

The prospective teachers need to apply online or mail a resume to the concerned authority. The resumes are thoroughly screened by the academic experts for further consideration. The successful candidates are asked to appear in an online or offline test and interview conducted through web or telephone.

Candidates who clear the interview are asked to appear in demos followed by training and certification. Finally, they are listed and eligible for taking online classes.

PayScale

Online teaching pays much better than conventional schools. On an average, an online teacher can earn up to Rs20,000 for about 3 hours of teaching each day. This amount can also go up to Rs75,000 for teachers who choose to teach on a full-time basis on all days. Thus, greater availability on the online platform fetches better salary. The teaching ability of the teacher also determines the pay scale. For example, a teacher with a high student approval rating gets a pay hike much sooner than others. Superior teaching capabilities also fetch more and more students. Salary is also dependent on the teacher’s experience and qualification. Online teachers are also paid according to the course load of their respective subjects. Online teaching enables a person to earn a good salary by even working part time.

An online platform also enables a teacher to reach out to a large number of students and showcase his/her talent to a larger audience. This provides an opportunity to earn even more than normal schools.