Native English Mentor (Applicants residing in the US, Canada, or UK)

This role is designed for mentors currently residing in the US, Canada, or the UK. Compensation is aligned with local market rates and experience level.

Overview

Do you love working with kids and have a confident, engaging presence on camera?

Nao Now is hiring dynamic and enthusiastic mentors to teach English online to students ages 5–12 in South Korea. You’ll lead fun, 25-minute, 1-on-1 lessons designed to help each child feel confident and excited about learning English. Our interactive curriculum is fully built — your job is to bring it to life on screen and make each class engaging and memorable.

We're looking for mentors who bring warmth, energy, and creativity to every session. This is an independent contractor position.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Lead exciting, play-based English lessons
  
• Use your creativity and communication skills in a fun educational setting
  
• Teach students from South Korea — all from the comfort of your home
  
• Flexible scheduling that works with your availability
  
• Follow a ready-made curriculum — no prep required, just your personal touch
  

Compensation

• Starting at $20.00/hour
  
• Compensation based on performance and experience
  
• Paid per completed 25-minute lesson
  
• All lessons are pre-planned — no prep required
  
• Note: Training and onboarding are unpaid

Requirements

• Native English speaker
  
• A Bachelor’s degree or proof of enrollment in a BA program
  
• Strong on-camera presence and enthusiastic energy
  
• Comfortable working with children ages 5–12
  
• Make sure to have a headset—noise-cancelling is a plus!
  
• Reliable internet connection (at least 60 Mbps) with an ethernet cable (wired connection required) and a quiet teaching environment
  
• Ability to teach at least 10 hours per week 
  
  
• Minimum three-month commitment
  
• Bonus if you have experience in teaching, tutoring, coaching, performing arts, or youth-related work

How to Apply

Please submit a short video (5–7 minutes) introducing yourself and teaching a short sample lesson.

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We’re looking for mentors who can bring energy, warmth, and creativity to the screen — no acting background required, just a love for kids and great communication skills!

About Nao Now

Founded by Ivy League graduates and designed to make learning fun, Nao Now is a top-rated online English platform serving young learners in South Korea. We blend interactive lessons with gamified tools and a global team of mentors to deliver a premium, engaging learning experience. 

Compensation and Equal Opportunity Policy

Nao Now is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contractors and team members. Nao Now sets pay rates based on objective factors such as role responsibilities, experience, qualifications, and local market rates in each country where we operate. Compensation may differ between regions to reflect variations in local market conditions, cost of living, and currency values. However, pay is never determined by nationality, race, or citizenship status. Employees performing similar work in the same country and under similar conditions receive comparable compensation, regardless of their national origin.