Remote Python Teacher at Kodland - APAC Timezone — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Location Independence: This Kodland Python teaching role is fully remote and part-time, making it an appealing option for digital nomads — with some important caveats.
Timezone Constraints: This is the key challenge. Lessons must be delivered during Sydney (AEDT/AEST) or Singapore (SGT) time — specifically weekdays 4–10 pm and weekends 10 am–8 pm. These windows heavily favor travelers based in APAC or Oceania. From popular nomad hubs:
- Bali, Indonesia (WITA): 1 hour behind Singapore — very viable.
- Chiang Mai, Thailand (ICT): 1 hour behind Singapore — viable with early evening shifts.
- Lisbon, Portugal (WET): ~7–8 hours behind Sydney — weekend morning shifts would fall at 2–3 am. Not viable.
- Medellín, Colombia (COT): ~14 hours behind Sydney — essentially incompatible.
Best Base: Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines) is the sweet spot for this role. Cost of living is low and the APAC timezone aligns well.
Income Warning: This is freelance with no guaranteed income — not suitable as a sole income source. It works best as supplemental income alongside other remote work.
Tech requirements (20 Mbps internet, webcam, headset) are standard for most coworking spaces across Southeast Asia.
About the Company:
Kodland is an international online coding and digital skills school that helps children aged 5 to 17 take their first steps into the world of programming and technology.
About the Role:
Are you a passionate programmer who loves coding and computer games? Would you like to help children create their first projects and take their first steps into the programming world by teaching them Python? If so, this opportunity is perfect for you!
Responsibilities:
- Deliver fun and interactive Python Programming lessons using provided materials.
- Develop your own skills under the guidance of experienced Kodland teachers.
- Share feedback about lessons with the Kodland team.
- Regularly report on student progress and help improve the learning experience.
- Be a positive representative of Kodland and contribute creative ideas to support students.
- Attend all training and support sessions provided throughout the hiring process.
Join our team today and experience the joy of teaching with Kodland! 🚀
Please note: This is a part-time freelance position. There is no fixed or guaranteed income.
Requirements:
- Intermediate level Python experience.
- Availability of at least 10 hours per week.
- You love teaching and connecting with children and young people.
- You speak English fluently (C1).
- Willing to work flexible hours:
- Weekdays: 4 pm – 10 pm (Sydney or Singapore time)
- Weekends: 10 am – 8 pm (Sydney or Singapore time)
- You'll have to successfully pass a digital skills test to demonstrate your coding abilities.
- Fully remote working arrangement.
- Flexible working hours that you can completely arrange yourself.
- Tech setup: stable internet (min 20 Mbps), webcam, headset, and quiet workspace.
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