Learn the Insider Tricks to Make Money in Spanish by Tutoring Online
Do you dream of having a flexible online job that allows you to travel the world as a digital nomad? Or perhaps you revel in the idea of earning some extra money on the side. The fact is, you want to make money in Spanish, and I’m here to tell you that becoming an online Spanish tutor is the perfect place to start.
Online tutoring lets you set your own schedule and make money in Spanish as long as you have a good internet connection. It also gives you a splendid opportunity to use your language and teaching skills outside the classroom in new ways.
Join me in exploring new Spanish teaching opportunities online! You’ll soon see there are plenty of great reasons to jump in and start making money in Spanish tutoring positions.
Why only settle for less when you can expand your influence and share the language you love, all while teaching and earning more money in Spanish?
Making Money in Spanish: Considerations to Keep in Mind
How do you know you’re ready to share your Spanish tutoring skills with the world?
While many employers require their Spanish tutors to be native speakers, you still have a shot of finding great tutoring job opportunities—especially if you’re an ambitious intermediate or advanced Spanish student (B2-C1). Clearly, you need a strong command of the language in order to teach other people. Most importantly, you need to be able to confidently and effectively convey the key aspects of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and pronunciation.
Keep the following points in mind as you enter the world of making money with Spanish teaching positions:
- Be sure to read the contracts and agreements in online applications. Only apply for the job if you agree with the terms and conditions. For example, many online tutoring companies prohibit exchanging contact information with students, or communicating with students outside of their platform.
- If you’re hired as an independent contractor, you’re not an “employee,” therefore you won’t receive an annual tax statement from the company. In other words, you’ll have to sort out your own taxes.
- Try to connect with the human resources staff if you have questions about a specific company. They’re likely to answer you in a timely manner and tend to be accommodating and friendly because they want to benefit from your Spanish tutoring skills!
- Public and private schools are increasingly taking advantage of individualized education and meeting students’ unique needs through technology. Be prepared to take on all the expected responsibilities of a teacher, including holding office hours and parent-teacher conferences. (Note: some of these positions do require a teaching credential.)
Making Money in Spanish: 8 Online Spanish Tutoring Job Sites
Millions of people search online for private tutors every day. Check out these sites where you can create a profile with everything you need to showcase your qualifications and experience for potential students to review.
1. WyzAnt
WyzAnt offers private, one-on-one online lessons in various subjects including Spanish with expert instructors. You can meet with students online or in-person, decide how much you charge, and choose who you want to work with as clients. Tutors listed on Wyzant must reside within the U.S. and have a valid Social Security Number. The site charges teachers a 40% commission on their earnings during initial classes, although this does lower to 10-25% as you continue teaching and establishing your skills. Active tutors typically receive at least two tutoring job opportunities each week.
2. Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors is a live learning platform that connects students and professionals with personalized instruction to achieve any goal. This site gives you the option of tutoring online or meeting students in person. Varsity Tutors also pays tutors to create practice problem sets for their subjects. Their modern learning platform features a live, editable whiteboard and other advanced tools for effective teaching. The downside is that many of the online opportunities get snatched up quickly due to growing competition.
3. TakeLessons
Create a tutor profile on TakeLessons and your listing will appear when potential students browse through the directory of teachers. The site empowers you to set your own rate and choose your hours of availability. Inquiries from potential students are sent to your email. Put some love into building a robust profile that highlights your skills and experience. TakeLessons handles all marketing, booking, and billing so you can focus on teaching and never have to bid for leads. Enjoy being your own boss, setting your own rates and availability, and teaching subjects you love in-person or online.
4. Verbling
Verbling’s mission is to empower people all over the world to become fluent in a foreign language. This popular online platform facilitates lessons in over 10 languages with professional teachers. The average hourly rate tutors earn ranges from $7 to $30. Their standards for teachers are rigorous. Lessons take place over video chat and are available 24/7, covering all global time zones. On Verbling, you can set your own hourly rates and cash out your earnings anytime, by teaching full-time, part-time, or just occasionally. Teach international students and create a community of followers while building your brand and identity.
5. Preply
Preply is a European company that hires freelance teachers to teach languages, among other subjects. You get to choose a third-party app for teaching, such as WhatsApp or Skype. The Preply application process is short and sweet. You can set your own rates, choose your schedule, and use your own teaching materials! Preply functions as an auction (like eBay), so you need to make your profile stand out by showing what’s unique about your classes and teaching style.
6. Lingoda
Lingoda is an online language school that pays tutors 8.5 euros ($9.50) per hour. The Berlin-based school offers online language courses with qualified native-speaking teachers. Students from all over the world are currently able to learn German, English, Spanish, or French and earn language certificates via Lingoda. It can be a great place to get your feet wet. Their in-house designed learning materials are based on the European Framework (CEFR) to minimize prep time for teachers. Compared to some of the other sites on this list, Lingoda is more casual and loosely structured.
7. Indeed
Indeed is the largest job site with over 200 million monthly visitors. It also has a friendly interface that saves your resume so you can easily send it to employers, and begin a dialogue. Some employers post their open positions through external links to their own site. Still, it’s worth a look! Be sure to include “remote,” “virtual” or “online” in your search terms.
8. Upwork
Upwork is a marketplace for all types of freelancers. Employers are constantly looking for everything from mobile programmers and copywriters to online language teachers. Upwork lets you quickly and easily search for online Spanish teaching jobs, and you’ll usually find quite a few options out there. They do charge a nominal fee for “connects,” and each job you apply for will cost you between 2 and 6 connects. With patience and persistence, you’re bound to find some great Spanish tutoring gigs on Upwork.
Not Quite Ready to Start Tutoring?
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Do you know of other quality websites that hire online Spanish tutors? If so, we’d love to add them to our list. Let us know in the comments below!
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