Casual Primary Online Teacher – Phonics & Writing|Up to $70/hour + Super (Active) Promoted

Job Summary

Online Teacher – up to $70/hr + super 

Kids Planet Education | Sydney | 100% Online | Apply via ClassCover or Email: info@kids-planet.com.au

📌 Positions:

✔ Phonics Teacher (Kindy–Year 2)

✔ Writing Teacher (Years 2–6 — Grammar, Writing, Public Speaking)

About Kids Planet Education

Kids Planet Education is a Sydney-based online learning organisation delivering joyful, creative and play-based education to young learners.

We specialise in literacy, numeracy, thinking skills, and confidence-building programs that support students in thriving at school.

Our vision is simple: when learning feels like play, children grow stronger, happier and more motivated for life.

Why Join Us?

🌟 100% online — teach from anywhere

📚 Complete lesson plans 

🗂 No admin — we handle enrolments, communication & materials

📝 Homework marking done for you by our assistants

💡 Full training & ongoing pedagogical support

🤝 Friendly, collaborative team culture where your voice matters

💰 Competitive industry-leading pay + progression & incentives

⏰ Teaching hours are after school and/or weekends — ideal for current school teachers and does not interfere with your daytime workload

About You — Phonics Teacher

We are looking for passionate Early Years educators to teach small-group phonics classes.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• At least 2 years’ experience teaching 5–8-year-old students
• Strong understanding of phonics systems (THRASS knowledge highly regarded)
• Ability to teach decoding, segmenting, blending and reading strategies
• Positive classroom presence — warm, playful, patient and engaging
• Understanding of the Australian Primary Curriculum (K–2)
• Classroom management skills suitable for online young learners
• A growth mindset — quick learner, willing to take feedback
• Excellent communication with children and families
• Preferably experience teaching online and familiarity with the ClassIn platform

📌 Preferred qualifications:

NESA-accredited teacher, current or retired, specialising in early literacy.

About You — Writing Teacher

We are seeking an experienced literacy educator to deliver writing, grammar and public speaking programs for primary students (Years 2–6).

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience in English/Writing
• Strong personal writing ability — able to model high-quality language
• Deep understanding of the Australian Curriculum for literacy
• Knowledge of major competitive assessment frameworks, including:
• ▪ ICAS Writing
• ▪ NAPLAN Persuasive/Narrative Writing
• ▪ NSW Selective School English / Reading criteria
• Ability to analyse student writing and give actionable, detailed feedback
• Experience engaging parents in communication about learning progress
• Creative and flexible teaching style—able to adapt lessons to student needs

📌 Preferred qualifications:

NESA-accredited English or primary teacher with experience in intervention and enrichment settings.

What You Will Need

• 💻 A reliable computer
• 🌐 Stable internet connection
• 🎧 Headset & microphone
• 📑 Teaching qualification or transcript

How to Apply

If you are excited about shaping confident readers, thinkers and communicators, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Please send your resume + cover letter indicating whether you are applying for:

⭐ Phonics Teacher

⭐ Writing Teacher

⭐ or Both

to: info@kids-planet.com.au

We look forward to welcoming you into our warm, supportive and inspiring team at Kids Planet Education!