FAQ about teaching Spanish online
How can I teach Spanish online?
Getting started as an online Spanish teacher with Preply is very straightforward. Assuming you’re a fluent Spanish speaker, you’ll just need to make sure you have the proper tech setup for online teaching. This includes a computer with strong internet connection, access to a video-chat platform like Skype or Zoom, a webcam, as well as a headset with a microphone.
Can I teach Spanish online without a degree?
Yes, it is possible to find Spanish teacher jobs online without a degree. Here at Preply, to become an online tutor we do not require that our teachers have any formal credentials. That being said, many of our teachers do have advanced degrees as well as specialized training in teaching Spanish.
Some of our most successful Spanish teachers have bachelors or masters degrees, both in teaching as well as in the Spanish language. Alongside this, many of our teachers have taken common Spanish language examinations, ranging from the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico’s Certificado de Español como Lengua Adicional (CELA) exam, to the Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE), which evaluates learners against the Common European Framework Reference for Languages, as well The European Language Certificates (TELC) and Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española (SIELE) tests.
Beyond this, it’s common for Spanish tutors on Preply to choose a specialization within the field to target those aspects of the language most in demand from our students, as well as to draw from their respective strengths. Specializations vary by regional Spanish dialects, including Cuban, Chilean, Colombian, Mexican, and Latin American. Likewise there is significant demand for teachers who can prepare students for DELE, SAT, AP or SIELE examinations. Finally, tutors with familiarity in Special Education may also specialize in Spanish for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and Asperger's Syndrome.
Can you teach Spanish online full time?
Because of the flexibility of online teaching, it is possible to work as much or as little as you choose with Preply. You are in control of your schedule, as well as the rates you charge when teaching on our platform.
Considering our internal statistics, we can see that 85% of Preply’s Spanish tutors work 0-10 hours weekly with us. Likewise, 4.9% work 10-20 hours weekly, 4.9% work 20-30 hours weekly, 3.2% work 30-40 hours weekly, while 1.6% work between 40-50 hours weekly with us.
With 572 million speakers globally, Spanish is the second most common mother tongue after Mandarin. Today there are 21 million Spanish language learners across the globe, translating to a consistently high demand for Spanish language tutors.
How much do online Spanish teachers make?
The average rate charged by Preply’s Spanish teachers based in the US is $17.08. Working on Preply, however, you have the ability to charge as little or as much for classes as you see fit. Current US-based Spanish tutors with Preply charge between $10 to $50 hourly, depending on their specialization and experience level. Overall earnings are entirely based on how much you charge, as well as how many hours a week you choose to teach.
According to our internal data, our online Spanish teachers jobs have some of the highest earnings among all languages taught on the platform. Compared to Spanish, online Dutch teacher jobs (avg. $18 an hour) as well as Japanese teacher jobs (avg. $18.78 an hour) at Preply have similar average hourly rates.
Regarding the average earnings for our current Spanish tutors, those working 0-10 hours weekly make on average $115, those working 10-20 hours earn on average $612 and working 20-30 hours per week earn our tutors an average $918. Similarly, an average $731 is earned by our teachers working 30-40 hours and $1455 for tutors teaching over 40 hours weekly. Here you can see the average earnings for our current Spanish tutors, delineated along their weekly hours worked.
Online Spanish Tutor Average Salary
| Avg. weekly hours | Avg. monthly income |
|---|---|
| 0 - 10 hrs | $115 |
| 10 - 20 hrs | $612 |
| 20 - 30 hrs | $918 |
| 30 - 40 hrs | $731 |
| 40 - 50 hrs | $1455 |
This demonstrates well the role of rate charged as well as hours worked in determining teachers’ monthly salary. We can see, for example, that those teachers working 30-40 hours weekly actually make less monthly on average than those their counterparts working 20-30 hours weekly. The rate you set for your classes makes all the difference.
How do I teach Spanish online effectively?
Though each teacher has a unique approach to managing their classes, we find that across the board our most effective teachers have mastered managing class time effectively, as well as setting clear expectations about the class with their students.
We value the thorough preparation of our teachers, and as such we offer a range of resources that can help new and returning teachers alike to sharpen their online methods. We offer webinars, teacher trainings, as well as classroom resources to our teachers. Likewise, there are a dearth of resources for teaching Spanish online. Ready to get started? Find the best online tutoring jobs with Preply.