Online STEM Teacher (Independent Contractor)

Company: Nao Now
Location: Fully Remote
Position Type: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Part-time (10 hours per week minimum)
Compensation: Starting at $20.00 USD per hour

About the Role

Nao Now is looking for enthusiastic and engaging STEM educators to inspire the next generation of young learners.

This is a fully remote, part-time independent contractor position where you'll teach 1-on-1 English lessons to children ages 5–12 using our structured, interactive curriculum. We're looking for teachers who can naturally bring science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and critical thinking into classroom conversations.

If you have a background in STEM and enjoy making complex ideas simple and exciting for children, we'd love to hear from you.

No lesson planning is required. All curriculum and teaching materials are provided, allowing you to focus on delivering energetic, engaging lessons that build students' confidence in speaking English.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach 25-minute, one-on-one online English lessons to children ages 5–12

• Deliver engaging lessons using Nao Now's structured curriculum

• Incorporate age-appropriate STEM concepts and real-world examples into classroom discussions when appropriate

• Encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and confident English communication

• Create a fun, supportive, and interactive learning environment

• Provide thoughtful lesson feedback after each class

• Maintain a professional, energetic, and encouraging on-camera presence

• Commit to a consistent weekly teaching schedule

Schedule Requirements

• Minimum of 10 teaching hours per week

• Available during peak teaching hours:

  • Monday–Friday

  • 5:30 PM–10:00 PM KST

• Minimum 3-month commitment

• Consistent weekly availability required

Compensation

• Starting at $20 USD per hour

• Paid per completed 25-minute lesson

• Compensation based on qualifications, experience, and evaluation performance

• All curriculum and teaching materials provided

• No unpaid lesson planning required

• Training and onboarding are unpaid

Required Qualifications

• Native English speaker

• Bachelor's degree or proof of current enrollment in a bachelor's program

• Academic background in one or more of the following:

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Physics

  • Mathematics

  • Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Environmental Science

  • Health Sciences

  • STEM/STEAM Education

  • Other related STEM disciplines

• Experience working with children ages 5–12

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Friendly, engaging, and energetic teaching style

• Reliable wired internet connection (minimum 60 Mbps)

• Quiet, professional teaching environment

• Headset (noise-cancelling preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

We're especially interested in candidates with experience as:

• Science teacher

• Mathematics teacher

• STEM educator

• Engineer

• Researcher

• University teaching assistant

• Science communicator

• Robotics instructor

• Coding instructor

• Online educator

• Youth mentor or coach

Previous ESL or English teaching experience is an asset but is not required.

Technical Requirements

• Wired ethernet connection

• Stable internet connection (minimum 60 Mbps)

• Computer less than five years old recommended

• Professional, distraction-free workspace

About Nao Now

Nao Now is an online English education platform serving young learners around the world. Founded by Ivy League graduates, we combine structured curriculum, interactive technology, and engaging instruction to help children become confident English communicators.

Many of our students are naturally curious and enjoy discussing science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the world around them. We're looking for educators who can spark that curiosity while making English learning engaging, interactive, and fun.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nao Now is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contractors. Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria such as experience, qualifications, market conditions, and role responsibilities. We do not make compensation or hiring decisions based on race, nationality, gender, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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