Are you an ESL teacher? Want to work at Craving English, but you’re not sure if you’re a good fit? Check out the requirements we look for here and see how we can hire you!
What is Craving English?
Craving English is a growing English teaching academy based in Costa Rica. Learning English is essential in today’s professional world. We stand out from other ESL academies because we use a unique method that is effective, entertaining, and dynamic.
We are well-known for our close-knit community both among students and teachers. For these reasons, we want to grow our community even more with teachers who have similar values.
Craving English’s Manifesto
Read our manifesto to see the kind of community we strive to achieve.
At Craving English, we believe in collaborating to build a strong community of passionate people who support and lift one another up. We believe in kindness and inclusivity, ensuring that everyone knows they are welcome the moment they set foot in our door and that they are appreciated for the unique experiences they bring. We believe that open communication and honest exchanges of feedback makes us all stronger, igniting new ideas and opportunities. We believe in empathy, and that the community and support we develop together will lift us higher in good times and pull us through in challenging times – professionally and personally. We believe in flexibility because we are all humans who are growing and learning every day. We’re glad you’re part of this adventure!
Craving Founder Adriana Castro and Teacher Leader Olivia Pratt with some Craving English staff and teachers in Costa Rica
What are the basic requirements to work at Craving English?
All teachers at Craving should:
- Be a fluent English speaker (C1 level or first language speaker)
- Have at least 1 year of teaching experience (preferred)
- Have certification in the following:
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
- Certification in Teaching English to Adults (CELTA)
- Teaching in general
- Have knowledge of Spanish (bonus, but not required)
If you’re interested in getting a certification, check out the link at the bottom of this article for a discount.
What are the technical requirements to work at Craving English?
- A laptop or computer that enables you to use Zoom
- A stable Internet connection
- Internet:
- Download: 30mbps
- Upload: 10mbps
- CPU:
- Processor: 2.3GHz
- Ram: 4GB
- Internet:
- A quiet area where no one will disturb you
- A webcam
- A headset and microphone (preferred)
What’s the hiring process like at Craving English?
Here are the typical steps for the hiring process:
- You fill out the online form, including your resume and cover letter.
- You receive a confirmation email that contains instructions to make an application video. One of the primary things we look for is a friendly and energetic personality! If you do not automatically receive a confirmation email, please check your spam folder.
- If you make it past the video, Craving English offers you an interview.
- If you pass the interview, then you go through a 30-minute trial lesson.
We ask for a coaching session and a second trial if we need to see some improvement on our methodology to align with our students’ expectations.
Check out our Instagram and TikTok pages to see the kind of energy we’re looking for!
What does a great online ESL teacher do?
We crave the following characteristics and soft skills from teachers who work here. Here are some questions that could help you before an interview with us:
- Adaptability: How do you handle new situations? Are you willing to adapt to a more dynamic methodology based on conversation?
- Charisma: Are you able to incorporate humor at appropriate times of the class? How does your energy affect the class? How can you transform a quiet student into an open one?
- Conversationalist: How can you extend a conversation naturally? At the same time, how do you avoid high teacher talking time?
- Communication: Are you able to break down complex grammar points into understandable segments? How important is it to communicate with other teachers, your mentor, and your supervisor?
- Patience: How do you handle frustration? How do you navigate a class where a student is learning new information?
- Empathy: What does learning another language mean to you? How can you relate to your students in a positive way? How do you process mistakes?
- Cultural awareness: We stress this value at Craving since we are a global company. How do you view different cultures? How do you build bridges with other cultures?
- Positive attitude: How do you keep the class atmosphere fun and light? What are ways to make students feel comfortable?
- Time management: How do you balance teacher talking time and student talking time? How do you complete educational materials on time?
- Tech-savviness: Currently, we use Zoom to give classes to students. Are you able to use online tools with ease? How do you feel about working remotely?
- Teamwork: How are you able to contribute to a team of dedicated individuals? How can you take what you learn from others into the classroom?
If you can prove these skills during the interview or trial lesson, you will find success here.
Onboarding Process at Craving
So, we hired you! Congratulations! 🎉Here are some FAQs that you might be curious about related to the onboarding process.
- How long does the onboarding process take?
We try to keep the process as simple and short as possible. We require you to complete various training sessions (in total 4.5 hours). Plus, you will attend a group class for a shadow session (90 minutes) and a 1-1 session with the teacher leader.
We pay you for the onboarding process upon completion of one full month of teaching.
- What online platforms do Craving teachers currently use?
We use the following platforms: Zoom, Google Suite, and Monday.com. If you have experience with any of these, it will be a smoother transition (but not required ahead of time).
- What kind of classes will I teach at Craving?
Our students take individual or group classes. You will typically start with individual classes. Once you feel comfortable teaching individual classes, then you can move up to teaching group ones.
- How much is the payment? How frequently am I paid? What payment methods does Craving use?
We pay teachers in $ US dollars monthly. Payment ranges from $6-$20 depending on the class. We provide specifics upon hire. We use the following payment methods: Wise (formerly Transferwise), Paypal, and Zelle (only in the US).
Referral program at Craving English
If you’re a current teacher at Craving English, you can make passive income! Earn $100 USD by referring your friends to Craving if they onboard and complete a full month. Please encourage the person you know to write your name in the “How did you hear about us?” section on the form.
What is it like being an ESL teacher at Craving?
Hear from our current teachers what it’s like being a part of the Craving Community!
Working at Craving is… Supportive
I look forward to teaching all my classes without exception.
As a whole, I have never taught a friendlier, more motivated, and respectful group of students!
One of the best things about working at Craving is the sense of community despite our being scattered around the world 🙂
- Rachel Lucy Bradbrooke
Working at Craving is… Adventurous and Unique
When I teach in Craving, I feel overwhelmed with joy, because I’m part of a special journey of a person to a wide range of doors of opportunities.
The best thing about working in Craving is that I get to help someone achieve their goals.
- Edith Castillo
Are you an ESL teacher who wants to work here?
Can you see yourself working at Craving English? Or do you know anyone who’d like to work here? Fill out this form.
If you’re not certified in teaching, you have an opportunity to get an online certification at Promise Open Doors. You can enroll at a 10% discount using the code CRAVE01.
Want to know more about the benefits of being an online ESL teacher at Craving English? Click this link here.