Education & TrainingStarting out · No work experienceIn demand for remote work
Helps students one-to-one or in small groups with their lessons.
Steps to become a Tutor
- FI Teaching Assistant Professional Diploma · 720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
- FI Early Childhood Education Support Professional Diploma · 720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
FI diplomas and certifications are skills-training credentials, not TESDA NCs, CHED degrees or PRC licences.
Pay guide
- Starting jobs usually pay around the entry range or minimum wage.
- Teacher I (public, entry): ₱31,705–₱33,611 (kareera.co)
- Teacher II (public): ₱33,947–₱35,850 (kareera.co)
A guide, not a job offer. Overseas pay is usually higher.
Ways to work
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Remote / work from home
- Overseas contract (OFW)
- Freelance / project-based
- Internship / OJT
Online tutoring and ESL teaching are fully remote.
Career ladder in Education & Training
- Starting out (No work experience): Teacher's Aide · Tutor
- Entry level (0–2 years): Online ESL Teacher · Online Tutor · Teaching Assistant · Trainer
- Mid level / Supervisor (3–5 years): Instructional Designer · Licensed Teacher
- Senior / Manager (6–10 years): Academic Coordinator · Head Teacher · Training Manager
- Executive (10+ years): School Director · School Principal
Changing careers or starting a business?
Good for anyone with a degree and strong English. Business idea: Your own tutorial or training centre. See the business roadmap · Earn a degree from your experience (ETEEAP)
Questions
What does a Tutor do?
Helps students one-to-one or in small groups with their lessons.
How do I become a Tutor?
Follow the steps on this page: the FI courses for this level. Build your free roadmap and track every step in My FI.
Can I work as a Tutor abroad or from home?
In demand for remote work. Remote work is possible for this role. Work abroad only through DMW-licensed agencies or direct employers.