How to Fill Out and Submit the LingoAce Teacher Application Form

To apply to teach for LingoAce, submit the online application at lingoace.com/hiring, then complete a three-to-five-minute demo video and a background check before signing an independent contractor agreement. The full LingoAce teacher application takes about 15 to 20 minutes to fill out, and the whole process from submission to your first booked class runs roughly two to four weeks.1LingoAce. Join LingoAce

LingoAce connects independent-contractor teachers with children aged 3 to 15 for live one-on-one and group classes in English, Chinese, and math. What follows is what you need to have ready, how to move through each stage, and what changes for you once you’re hired.

Who Can Apply

For ESL positions, English fluency is the only hard requirement. A bachelor’s degree, a teaching certification such as TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA, and prior classroom or tutoring experience are all listed as preferred rather than mandatory. In practice, candidates with both a degree and a recognized certification are far more competitive, and most accepted teachers hold at least a 120-hour TEFL or TESOL certificate.2LingoAce. Meeting the Basic Requirements for ESL Teaching

If you’re applying to teach Chinese or math, expect similar expectations around fluency in the instructional language and some demonstrated teaching background, though LingoAce doesn’t publish a single unified requirements page covering every subject.

One boundary to know before you start: LingoAce currently does not partner with teachers based in California, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, or Illinois. If you live in one of those states, the application won’t move forward regardless of your qualifications. The restriction is tied to your current residence, so check the careers portal if you’ve recently moved.

Technical Setup to Confirm Before You Start

The application form asks you to confirm your hardware and internet, so verify these first. LingoAce’s minimum requirements:

  • Wired DSL connection with at least 40 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload. Wi-Fi alone isn’t recommended; a wired Ethernet connection prevents the dropouts that get teachers flagged during live classes.
  • Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent, and at least 8 GB of RAM.
  • Windows 7, 8, or 10, or macOS 10.13 and later.
  • A high-definition webcam and a headset with a noise-canceling microphone. Built-in laptop mics pick up too much ambient sound for a children’s classroom.

Run a speed test before you apply so you can enter accurate numbers on the form. If your upload speed is borderline, upgrading your plan is cheaper than losing bookings to buffering.

Documents to Have Ready

Gathering everything in advance prevents half-finished applications from expiring. Have these on hand:

  • Resume or CV in PDF, highlighting any experience teaching children, online teaching specifically, or curriculum development.
  • A scan or photo of your TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent certificate showing the certificate number, issuing organization, and date. If your program was 120 hours or more, that should be visible on the document.
  • Proof of your bachelor’s degree or a transcript. Not strictly required, but it strengthens your profile. Verified credentials are available through the National Student Clearinghouse if your institution participates.3National Student Clearinghouse. Verify Degrees and Enrollment
  • A clear scan or photo of your passport or driver’s license for identity verification during onboarding.
  • A primary email address and phone number you check regularly. Interview invitations and contract offers arrive by email.

Keep files reasonably sized. Compressing PDFs below 5 MB avoids most upload failures on the portal.

Submitting the Application

Start at lingoace.com/hiring, which lists open teaching positions by subject, location, and pay range.1LingoAce. Join LingoAce Click into the role that matches the language or subject you want to teach, then follow the prompts to the form.

The form collects personal information, teaching background, certification details, and your technical setup. Fill in every field. Incomplete applications get filtered out by automated screening before a human sees them. Double-check your email address, since the confirmation and all follow-up communication route through it.

An automated confirmation email should arrive within a few minutes of submitting. If it doesn’t, check your spam folder first, then try resubmitting. Initial recruiter review typically takes three to seven business days.

Recording the Demo Video

This is where most applicants either stand out or get cut. Once your written application clears the initial screen, LingoAce asks for a three-to-five-minute demo video. You have two options:4LingoAce. Submit Your Demo Video: Step 2

  • Submit a clip from a real online class you’ve already taught. It must show you teaching English to children, not adults.
  • Record a new video using LingoAce’s provided slides, pretending a student is present.

If you don’t have existing footage, the second option is safer because those slides are designed to test the skills LingoAce cares about. Either way, reviewers evaluate several specific things:

  • A clean, well-lit space with even light and no harsh shadows. A digital educational background is allowed, and colorful props like toys or banners help.
  • Camera at eye level with your head centered, leaving room in the frame for arm movements.
  • Solid-colored polo shirts, button-ups, or modest T-shirts without logos.
  • Varied facial expressions, tone, and body language, showing someone a child would enjoy learning from.
  • Total Physical Response, meaning hand gestures and body movement to explain concepts. This technique is central to how LingoAce classes run.
  • Verbal praise and encouragement distributed evenly throughout the video, not saved for the end.
  • Pacing a young learner can follow, with no filler words or jargon.

The recording environment must be completely quiet. No pets, children, or other people in the background. Reviewers will reject an otherwise strong demo if the audio quality is poor.4LingoAce. Submit Your Demo Video: Step 2

Background Check, Contract, and Pay

Once your demo passes review, LingoAce moves you into final onboarding. Expect a background check, which is standard practice for any platform where adults interact with children. If the company uses a third-party screening service, it must follow the disclosure and authorization requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act before pulling the report.5Federal Trade Commission. Background Checks on Prospective Employees: Keep Required Disclosures Simple

After clearing the check, you sign an independent contractor agreement, not an employment contract. The distinction matters: LingoAce doesn’t withhold income taxes and doesn’t provide benefits. You set your own schedule, and the platform books students into your available time slots.

Compensation varies by class type. One-on-one ESL sessions pay around $7 per 25-minute class, while group class rates can reach significantly higher hourly amounts depending on subject and class size. Rates also vary by the teacher’s country of residence.

Taxes You’ll Owe as a Contractor

Because LingoAce classifies teachers as independent contractors, you’re responsible for your own taxes. The full amount hits your account, and you handle the rest.

The self-employment tax rate is 15.3 percent, covering both the employer and employee portions of Social Security (12.4 percent) and Medicare (2.9 percent).6Internal Revenue Service. Self-Employment Tax (Social Security and Medicare Taxes) That’s on top of your regular federal and state income taxes.

The IRS expects payment as you earn, not one lump sum in April. For the 2026 tax year, quarterly estimated payments are due April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15, 2027.7Taxpayer Advocate Service. Making Estimated Payments You can generally avoid an underpayment penalty by paying at least 90 percent of what you owe for the current year, or 100 percent of what you owed last year, whichever is smaller.8Internal Revenue Service. Topic No. 306, Penalty for Underpayment of Estimated Tax Use IRS Form 1040-ES to calculate and submit these payments.

For the 2026 tax year, LingoAce is required to send you a 1099-NEC if it pays you $2,000 or more during the calendar year.9Internal Revenue Service. Publication 1099 (2026), General Instructions for Certain Information Returns Even if you earn below that threshold and don’t receive a 1099, you’re still legally required to report the income on your tax return.

Common deductions that reduce your taxable income include the cost of your headset and webcam, a portion of your internet bill, home office expenses, and the employer-equivalent half of your self-employment tax. Track these throughout the year rather than reconstructing them at tax time.