VIPKid: All about Reward Systems for the Hiring Process

We use reward systems in every class for a little fun and encouragement. The reward system you use for the interview and mock class is super important so find out what they’re looking for here!

I love using reward systems in class! They give my students a little brain break and we can have some fun. They encourage them and let them know when they are doing a good job.

We use 2 reward systems during classes: stars and a secondary reward system. The stars are built into the classroom and the students get 5 stars in every class. They are super important to the students as they can buy games, pets and other things with them on the VIPKid app. In every class, my students get all 5 stars. I find some reason to give them a star. In 3000+ classes I have not given 5 stars about 3 times.

The secondary rewards can be anything you want! Anything that they collect or make progress through works as a reward. So add flowers in a vase, cars around a racetrack, princesses in the castle, scoops of ice cream on a cone, putting together Mr. Potato Head, etc. You do not have to use the one suggested in the lesson and I usually don’t. They are either dumb or they take too much time.

I use printed rewards (click here for lots of printed rewards), real things, toys, animals, etc. I also love to use digital rewards that I show on my phone, tablet or through a program like Manycam or Camtwist. Learn more about those here.

However, in the hiring process, you need to approach the rewards a little differently. In the live interview and the mock classes, they want you to use a reward system that is also an extension of the lesson. They are expecting you to use it to teach new vocabulary words and even use complete sentences with it.

I walk you through what they are looking for here:

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If you have not applied yet, please use this link to apply: https://www.vipkid.com/teach?partnerId=15506450

If you’ve already applied and did not use a referral code or link, I can help you more if you add my code to your application. You can do so by going on the VIPKID website where you signed up (the portal) and clicking on “My Account” in the top right corner. Where it says, “Add referral code,” please enter code PENNY0008 (Penny zero zero zero 8). You must add this before you do the demo lesson.

If you already used a referral code or link but they are not helping you, you can’t switch but you can create a new account. Use a new email address and phone number and my link so I can help you!

As my referral, you get my personalized help, access to private coaching sessions and to the exclusive VIPKID Bootcamp on my website with extensive training materials to help you through the process.

Once you apply with my link or add my code, please email me at teacherpennyvipkid@gmail.com so I can send you the information to help you through the process. VIPKid no longer shares your email address with me so you have to email me.

Which VIPKid interview is the best one to do?

You have several options for the Interview Stage with VIPKid. Which one is best?

Once you pass the basic information, VIPKid will begin sending you lots of emails, phone calls, texts, smoke signals, etc. pushing you to schedule an interview immediately. Don’t do it yet! This is not a normal interview. You have to teach a class as part of the interview and you must use their teaching style to do that. As a part of teaching that lesson, you will need to set up a simple classroom background, prepare some props and have the appropriate equipment.

You have several choices for this step: 

  • Live Interview and Simplified Demo Class: a brief interview to confirm your details and then you teach a 5-minute lesson “Me, Myself, and I” in the VIPKid classroom.
  • Recorded Interview and Simplified Demo Lesson – You’ll watch 5 short videos about the VIPKid teaching style and take a simple quiz. Then, you’ll record a short introduction and teach 3 slides. This is done on the VIPKid website.
  • Smart Demo – This interview is done completely on your smartphone on the VIPKID Teach App. It has some reading, a 5 question quiz on the reading and then you record yourself on the phone teaching one slide for 2:30.
  • Jumpstart Session – This is a new online video conference coaching session that you attend. It’s about 1.5 hours long. It is held several times a day. If you attend it, you go straight to the next step without doing an interview or demo lesson. If you don’t see the option for it or get an email about it, email them at teachvip@vipkid.com.cn and ask for an invitation to it.

I used to recommend the Live Interview but they have made some changes recently that make me now recommend the Smart Demo. The salary is determined by your education, experience and certifications. You would get the same salary no matter what interview you do, so do the quickest and easiest one. The Smart Demo only has you teach one slide so do it! The new Jumpstart is even faster!

There are other videos on my YouTube channel to help you prepare for the different interview options but there is more detailed help in the Hiring Bootcamp that is only accessible if you use my link to apply. Click here to find out how to apply.

Haven’t applied yet? Use this link: https://t.vipkid.com.cn/?refereeId=7151621&refersourceid=a01

If you’ve already applied and didn’t use a referral code or link, I can still help you with the hiring process if you add me as your referring teacher. You can do so by going on the VIPKID website where you signed up (the portal) and clicking on My Account in the top right corner. There is a place there to add a code from a referring teacher. Please enter code PENNY0008 (those are zeroes). If you are not able to add the code, message me.

Once you do this, email me at teacherpennyvipkid@gmail.com to let me know. VIPKid no longer gives me your email address so I have no way of contacting you unless you contact me. I will then give you the password to the exclusive Bootcamp part of my website. It has in-depth information and tips for the hiring process and VIPKID teaching style. It also gives you access to the coaching sessions I offer several times a week.

The New VIPKid Recorded Demo Lesson

VIPKid recently changed the Recorded Interview process. Learn all about it here! This change was made in late November 2019.

If you see anything from before this date it is the old process.

For more help, please visit my website, http://www.hellopennydavis.com

If you have not applied yet, please use this link to apply: /https://t.vipkid.com.cn/mkt/landing/p…

If you’ve already applied and did not use a referral code or link, I can help you more if you add my code to your application. You can do so by going back to the VIPKId website: http://www.t.vipkid.com.cn. Log in and click on “My Account” in the top right corner. There is a place there to add a code from a referring teacher. Please enter code PENNY0008 (Penny zero zero zero 8).

If you already used a referral code or link but they are not helping you, you can’t switch but you can create a new account. Use a new email address and phone number and my link so I can help you!

As my referral, you get my personalized help, access to private coaching sessions and to the exclusive VIPKID Bootcamp on my website with extensive training materials to help you through the process. Once you apply with my link or add my code, please email me at teacherpennyvipkid@gmail.com so I can send you the information to help you through the process. VIPKid no longer shares your email address with me so you have to email me.

Other videos to help you:

What is VIPKid and how do I get hired? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYae2…

Understanding the VIPKid Teaching Style https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGCzs…

VIPKid: How are you paid and how to get the highest salary https://youtu.be/ezxZzbWGDtk

New Simplified Demo instructions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHWoz…

New Simplified Demo, just the slides https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWYFD…

The New Smart Demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Sv6c…

Be sure and join my Facebook coaching group: www.facebook.com/groups/vipkidteacherswanted.

VIPKid: How to teach the Smart Demo Slides

Are you considering the Smart Demo for the interview with VIPKid? This video walks you through the process, the VIPKid teaching style, and how to teach the slides.

For more help, please visit my website, http://www.hellopennydavis.com If you have not applied yet, please use this link to apply: https://t.vipkid.com.cn/mkt/landing/personal?referralToken=a1c3ffb7b2b5e61e198a6e687c166053&refereeId=7151621

If you’ve already applied and did not use a referral code or link, I can help you more if you add my code to your application. You can do so by going on the VIPKID website where you signed up (the portal) and clicking on “My Account” in the top right corner. There is a place there to add a code from a referring teacher. Please enter code PENNY0008 (Penny zero zero zero 8).

If you already used a referral code or link but they are not helping you, you can’t switch but you can create a new account. Use a new email address and phone number and my link so I can help you!

As my referral, you get my personalized help, access to private coaching sessions and to the exclusive VIPKID Bootcamp on my website with extensive training materials to help you through the process.

Once you apply with my link or add my code, please email me at teacherpennyvipkid@gmail.com so I can send you the information to help you through the process. VIPKid no longer shares your email address with me so you have to email me.

Other videos to help you: What is VIPKid and how do I get hired? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYae2…

VIPKid: How are you paid and how to get the highest salary https://youtu.be/ezxZzbWGDtk

VIPKID: Live, Recorded, Smart Demo, or Fast Pass (updated with the latest changes) https://youtu.be/1AW-7b0w37I

Live Interview and Simplified Demo instructions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHWoz…

Live Interview and Simplified Demo, just the slides https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWYFD…

The New Smart Demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Sv6c…

Take this TESOL course before your interview and you could get a higher salary! It says it’s 120 hours but it will take you about 4-6 hours. https://offers.internationalopenacademy.com/pennydavis/course/tesol-course

Be sure and join my Facebook coaching group: www.facebook.com/groups/vipkidteacherswanted.

VIPKid: Pay Period Changes Explained

VIPKid changed up our pay periods in October 2019 and there is lots of confusion with the changes! Where are the incentives? When will I get paid?

I break it down for you in this quick video.

From the VIPKid Teacher Portal.

For more help, please visit my website, http://www.hellopennydavis.com

Hired teachers, join here: /https://www.facebook.com/groups/vipkidteachershired

If you have not applied yet, please use this link to apply:
https://t.vipkid.com.cn/activity/popup?refereeId=7151621&refersourceid=a01