The project we are working on is relatively new and so the techniques and lessons of what to do and how to do it are not set in stone yet so sometimes we are expected to implement something new quite quickly. For that reason the work is not for someone who cannot adapt under pressure or who cannot improvise on the move. The work is also not for the faint-hearted or the shy but at the same time not for the arrogant or single-minded.

You will need to learn from your colleagues and be willing to accept criticisms from time to time.
But the work and product we are expected to deliver is a personal real one, not a KPI-ridden corporatized faceless repet*t*on. The lessons are structured in a way that students will develop a liking for your style of teaching and its warming to see them react positively when they see you.

I have been an employee at Waijiaoyi for the past year. It is a startup which has its headquarters in Haidian, Beijing. The company offers two separate online platforms. One where teachers may be employed from their home and can work online using their computer and one that requires the physical presence of the teacher in Beijing. I am occupied in the second of the two.

The post is particularly interesting because it is a blend of teaching and acting. It moves away from the traditional classroom. The teachers work in a green room and are projected onto a virtual reality background which is then broadcasted to schools across China. During the broadcast students who are online are called to interact with the foreign teacher. In turn, they are also facilitated in their learning, by the help of a second teacher who supports them with her physical presence in the classroom.

All in all, my experience from working with this company has been overwhelmingly positive. Bearing in mind that it is a startup, teacher feedback is always welcome, changes are always being made so as to facilitate foreign staff and there is an obvious development that shows a promising future. Another important point is that experienced and hardworking teachers are awarded accordingly and there is much incentive in the direction of professional development. Coming to work here was a good choice and not only was I amply compensated in a financial sense but also in the way I have developed as a teacher in view of developing educational technologies.

I'm an ESL Teacher at Waijiaoyi where I enjoy guaranteed teaching hours. Being up and working during wee hours in our country totally worth it. As for my 1 year over-all experience, I am satisfied with Waijiaoyi’s treatment to its employees. We have bonuses and the working environment is compet*t*ve yet healthy. Proven that teachers from Waijiaoyi are highly in demand and that’s what makes me feel really special.

I recommend Waijiaoyi for ESL Career Opportunity. It has a good pay rate and the schedule they offer is convenient. The company has a good credibility based on what I hear from fellow teachers. It has a good company culture too since it is open to Natives and non-native English Speakers. Come and feel young teaching with Waijiaoyi.