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Travel Teacher

Armonk, NY · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Additionally, you will monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success and ... Ability to travel, most sites are within a 30-45 minute drive * Reliable Transportation Join ...

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Travel Teacher

Armonk, NY · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Additionally, you will monitor and adjust teaching strategies to ensure student success and ... Ability to travel, most sites are within a 30-45 minute drive * Reliable Transportation Join ...

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Travelling Teacher Aide

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.36/hr

TRAVELING TEACHER AIDE FLSA Status: Full time, Non-Exempt Supervisor: School Director Supervisory Position: No Salary:$18.36 Per Hour _____ ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW Educare DC is growing to serve over ...

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How much do travel teaching jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for travel teaching in the United States is $15.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is travel teaching?

Travel teaching refers to educators who move between different locations—often internationally—to teach in various schools, language institutes, or through volunteer programs. These teachers may take short-term contracts or work as substitutes, bringing education to diverse communities and gaining exposure to different cultures. Travel teaching is popular among those who want to combine their passion for teaching with their love of travel and adventure. It can involve teaching English as a foreign language, subject-specific instruction, or even remote/online teaching while traveling.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a travel teacher?

To thrive as a Travel Teacher, you need a recognized teaching qualification (such as a TEFL/TESOL certificate or relevant degree), strong subject knowledge, and adaptability to various educational settings. Familiarity with digital teaching platforms, language learning tools, and classroom management systems is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and flexibility are crucial soft skills for engaging diverse learners and adapting to new environments. These skills and qualities are important for delivering effective instruction and building rapport with students across different cultural and educational contexts.

What are some common challenges travel teachers face when adapting to new educational environments?

Travel teachers often encounter challenges such as adjusting to different school cultures, varying curricula, and diverse student needs. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential, as you may need to quickly learn and follow different teaching methods or classroom management styles. Building rapport with students and colleagues in a short time frame can also be demanding, but it offers valuable opportunities to develop adaptability and cross-cultural understanding.

What is the difference between Travel Teaching vs ESL Teaching?

AspectTravel TeachingESL Teaching
CredentialsTEFL/TESOL certification often requiredTEFL/TESOL certification typically required
Work EnvironmentTeaching abroad in various countries, often short-termTeaching English as a Second Language, usually in language schools or online
Employer & IndustryInternational schools, language institutes, or private programsLanguage schools, online platforms, or educational institutions

Travel Teaching involves teaching in different countries, often requiring TEFL/TESOL certifications, and offers a short-term, immersive experience. ESL Teaching focuses on teaching English to non-native speakers, either abroad or online, with similar certification requirements. Both roles share credentials and industry usage but differ mainly in scope and setting.

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Infographic showing various Travel Teaching job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,572 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Travel Nursing Instructor- Upper Midwest Region

Kaplan Inc.

Remote

$50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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Job Title 

Travel Nursing Instructor- Upper Midwest Region

Job Description

Kaplan North America, the world leader in test preparation, is hiring Master's prepared nurses to join our Upper Midwest Regional travel teaching team. In traveling to different locations across the United States to teach NCLEX preparation classes, this position offers an exciting opportunity to impact future generations of nurses by helping them succeed on their NCLEX exam. Primary locations serviced in this region include, but are not limited to, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Missouri.

If you are looking for a fulfilling PRN job, enjoy exploring new cities and states and expanding your professional skills and network, this position may be an excellent fit.

Teachers receive paid training, teach from a pre-existing curriculum, and have access to ongoing development to build their teaching, presenting, and mentoring skills.

In addition to classroom instruction, Kaplan offers the opportunity to further support students through our virtual Kaplan Learning Integrated Coaching (KLIC) program. As a KLIC Coach, you will provide individualized guidance via email based on student progress through Kaplan materials. This is a separate, but related, role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach multiple in-person NCLEX preparation sessions at various locations throughout the year

  • Maintain high energy level and ability to engage students to ensure an excellent student experience

  • Effectively facilitate learning and learner development

  • Ability to learn our methodology and strategies quickly

  • Facilitate active and ongoing classroom management

  • Attend faculty meetings, professional development workshops and ongoing instructional meetings as required

ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MSN or BSN with Masters required

  • Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse

  • 5+ years clinical nursing experience required

  • Previous teaching/training experience preferred

  • Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation and leadership skills

  • Travel required- lead time, locations and dates will be determined based on business needs and availability

WHY SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED?

  • Competitive hourly teaching rates start at $50/hr

  • All costs directly associated with travel are paid for by Kaplan

  • Paid Training and Preparation Time

  • Pay Increases

  • Free/discounted Kaplan courses for qualifying employees or their family members under

Kaplan's Gift of Knowledge Program including Purdue Global's DNP program

Ready to join our team? Apply today! We have hundreds of eager students waiting to get started.


Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Instructors

Business Unit

00092 Kaplan Health

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:


Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer andall qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex.We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities.Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.

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