{"id":6372,"date":"2022-10-31T07:29:16","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T15:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/?p=6372"},"modified":"2023-09-25T13:53:41","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T12:53:41","slug":"proximity-learning-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/proximity-learning-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Honest Proximity Learning Review &#8211; Read Before Applying! (2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-medium-font-size\" id=\"rank-math-toc\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#proximity-learning-review-summary\">Proximity Learning Review Summary<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#proximity-learning-pros-and-cons\">Proximity Learning Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#is-proximity-learning-legit\">Is Proximity Learning Legit?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#what-is-proximity-learning\">What Is Proximity Learning?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#how-does-proximity-learning-work\">How Does Proximity Learning Work?<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#proximity-learning-teacher-certification\">Proximity Learning Teacher Certification\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#proximity-learning-curriculum\">Proximity Learning Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#proximity-learning-platforms\">Proximity Learning Platforms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#proximity-learning-pay\">Proximity Learning Pay<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#proximity-learning-hours\">Proximity Learning Hours<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#proximity-learning-requirements\">Proximity Learning Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#proximity-learning-hiring-process\">Proximity Learning Hiring Process<\/a><ul><li ><a href=\"#proximity-learning-interview-process\">Proximity Learning Interview Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li ><a href=\"#proximity-learning-reviews-what-is-it-like-working-for-proximity-learning\">Proximity Learning Reviews &#8211; What Is It Like Working for Proximity Learning?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#conclusion-is-proximity-learning-worth-it\">Conclusion &#8211; Is Proximity Learning Worth It?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proximity-learning-review-summary\">Proximity Learning Review Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Proximity Learning hires Americans and some international English Speakers to teach US children. Teachers livestream into school classrooms with help from a facilitator. Pay is $20-30 an hour with benefits, you must be certified, have a degree, and be available for 20-35 hours a week, though classes aren&#8217;t guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Pay (per hour):<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$20-30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Location \/ language requirements?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Remote\/English speaker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Degree \/ diploma required?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teaching certificate required?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teaching experience required?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student age (Adults\/Children)?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PK-12 children<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class size:<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Varies by school<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum hours (per week):<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20-35*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*depending on position<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proximity-learning-pros-and-cons\">Proximity Learning Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Higher pay than a lot of online companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Employee benefits (again, unlike many online companies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Choose your classes and work from home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Normal US daytime school hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Pay less than a &#8216;brick and mortar&#8217; teaching position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Unpaid time for prep, meetings, professional development, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"color: initial;\">Hours not guaranteed, especially over the summer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Must learn to work across multiple online platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-proximity-learning-legit\">Is Proximity Learning Legit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proxlearn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proximity Learning<\/a> is a legitimate company, headquartered in Austin, Texas, and founded in 2008. The company&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.proxlearn.com\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leadership team<\/a>&nbsp;is composed of former teachers, principals, superintendents, and others with a proven history of working in and around education. The organization&#8217;s legitimacy is underlined by partnering with over 100 school districts across the USA, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasisd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dallas Independent School District<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cps.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago Public Schools<\/a>, and being featured in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proxlearn.com\/blog\/new-study-proves-effectiveness-of-synchronous-online-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2020 Chicago State University study<\/a> which showed that Proximity Learning students had higher grades than the national average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-proximity-learning\">What Is Proximity Learning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Proximity Learning beams into physical classrooms, providing live, real-time, teacher-led instruction through video conferencing software. In breaking down barriers of distance, the company aims to provide a more equitable education to young learners across the United States, while addressing issues of teacher shortages and substitutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-proximity-learning-work\">How Does Proximity Learning Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Proximity Learning connects local schools with certified teachers, who livestream remotely into the physical classroom, assisted by a facilitator responsible for on-site classroom management. This is described in this short video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Proximity Learning Explained\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/624120135?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proximity-learning-teacher-certification\">Proximity Learning Teacher Certification&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Each US state has its own requirements for teacher certification, begging the question as to how Proximity Learning reconciles this when connecting local schools with teachers from out of state?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The company has worked out deals with some states, while in others teachers are required to gain certification to work in those schools. Proximity Learning pays for all teacher certifications in the reciprocity teacher certification process, and there is a full-time certification case manager to assist them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proximity-learning-curriculum\">Proximity Learning Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Proximity Learning delivers curricula to all its teachers, however lesson planning is still expected of them (time which is unpaid). Teachers are also encouraged to collaborate with Proximity Learning colleagues, local teachers in their assigned school, and the para professional in the classroom. Proximity believes that collaboration with others is the key to being successful at online teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proximity-learning-platforms\">Proximity Learning Platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Proximity Learning teachers utilize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/microsoft-teams\/group-chat-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Teams<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom<\/a>, making use of break-out room features for smaller group work or to communicate with individual students. Teaching is supported with resources and activities created through interactive education platforms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/kahoot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kahoot<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nearpod<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canvas.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canvas<\/a> is also used to provide access to the curriculum, training courses, and for recording grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Here is a recorded example of how a Proximity Learning live class is run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Live Online Middle School Classroom\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xCINi45o1c4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proximity-learning-pay\">Proximity Learning Pay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Proximity Learning pays US-based teachers an average of between $20-$30 an hour, depending on the position, the class you are teaching, and the school district it is located in. This is higher than you will find at a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/\">online teaching companies<\/a>, but is lower than a &#8216;brick and mortar&#8217; position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For readers outside of the USA, note that Proximity also hires Virtual Teachers from other countries. Here is the annual pay currently offered to teachers based in South Africa, the Philippines and Mexico:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">South Africa = ZAR 271,347.00 per annum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Philippines = PHP 941,559.74 per annum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Mexico = MXN 279,294.40 per annum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proxlearn.com\/careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">company also promises the following employee benefits<\/a>, which are also not commonly found within <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/\">online teaching roles<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Work remotely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">21 Vacation Days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Unlimited Sick Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Great healthcare + dental + vision coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">401k<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Annual company retreats in Austin with guest speakers, winery and brewery trips, dinners around town, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Be aware that time for lesson prep, meetings and training is unpaid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proximity-learning-hours\">Proximity Learning Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Proximity Learning teachers follow a conventional school schedule (7am-4.30pm Central Time). You choose the classes you wish to teach but are expected to commit to at least 4 hours a day (3 for teaching, 1 for unpaid prep), which should remain fixed for a semester or year depending on the school. International candidates must be able to teach 7 hours a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Hours are not guaranteed, however, with teachers having to apply for jobs in different states (which might have time zone implications for you), while work is limited over the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Proximity teachers are allowed a certain number of personal days, which is a benefit over many <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/\">online companies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proximity-learning-requirements\">Proximity Learning Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Proximity Learning Virtual Teachers must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Fluent in English&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Be a certified teacher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Bachelor\u2019s Degree from an accredited college or university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Credential Evaluation Report (for international applicants)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Creative, positive, and energetic disposition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Excellent organization and communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Experience with both project-based and inquiry-based learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Up-to-date computer with a stable internet connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Availability during regular United States school hours (7:00am-4:30pm Central Time, USA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Former J-1 Teacher a Plus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">US Social Security Number is a big plus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Pass a Background check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proximity-learning-hiring-process\">Proximity Learning Hiring Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Proximity Learning application process takes around 1-2 weeks, and you have three methods for applying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Search the <a href=\"https:\/\/proxlearn.bamboohr.com\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proximity Learning <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/proxlearn.bamboohr.com\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">careers<strong> <\/strong>page<\/a> for a specific position (recommended for international candidates wanting a &#8216;Virtual Teacher&#8217; position) and submit your:\n<ul>\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical address and country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date available from<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> Profile (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Visit the dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proxlearn.com\/teach-with-us#apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8216;Teach with us&#8217; page<\/a> and scroll to the bottom to submit your:\n<ul>\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you a certified teacher?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What subjects are you certified to teach?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you live in the U.S.?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/cmp\/Proximity-Learning-Inc.-1\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Search and apply for open positions through Indeed<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proximity-learning-interview-process\">Proximity Learning Interview Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you get invited to interview, you will first be asked to record and upload a <strong>Proximity Learning demo lesson<\/strong> of around 5 minutes. Here you should try and display your teaching style, lesson-planning skills, how you would engage students, DOL (Distance Online Learning) methods, and any activities or differentiations you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Most Proximity teacher interviews are conducted via <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoom<\/a>, though some candidates have been invited to interview in-person at one of the company&#8217;s regional offices if convenient. You will be asked about your teaching experience and background, how comfortable you are with technology, and to confirm your internet connection speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There are a large number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCnVtmNtkGGcIz5uyEEaanAw\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">webinars on the Proximity Learning YouTube channel<\/a> that might help you prepare for this, and here are some <strong>Proximity Learning Interview Questions<\/strong> that have previously been asked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Why did you get into teaching?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Tell us about your online teaching experience \/ How you ever taught or taken a class online?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What ways can you establish a relationship with students in an online learning environment?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">How tech savvy are you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Do you have experience conducting classes using Zoom?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What is your experience teaching online with Canvas?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">How would you handle a technology issue?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">How would you handle a student experiencing a technical difficult during your live instruction?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">How do you stay organized?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What is your educational philosophy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What do you like best about teaching?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What is the most challenging and most rewarding aspect of teaching for you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What are your biggest strengths?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Show us how you would teach finding the area of a rectilinear shape (subject specific)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proximity-learning-reviews-what-is-it-like-working-for-proximity-learning\">Proximity Learning Reviews &#8211; What Is It Like Working for Proximity Learning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.co.uk\/Reviews\/Proximity-Learning-Reviews-E840619.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proximity Learning Glassdoor page<\/a> currently gives the company an overall rating of 4 out of 5, with 79% willing to recommend them. Here is the summary provided from their Proximity Learning employee reviews, where positives include the flexibility to choose your schedule and work from home without having to deal with student discipline issues, though it is challenging to balance grading expectations for different districts, the curriculum is considered weak, while part-timers apparently don&#8217;t receive the same employee benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-5.webp\" alt=\"Proximity Learning Glassdoor reviews summary\" class=\"wp-image-9146\" style=\"width:840px;height:449px\" width=\"840\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-5.webp 900w, https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-5-300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-5-768x411.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/cmp\/Proximity-Learning-Inc.-1\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proximity Learning Indeed page<\/a> provides a much lower average of 2.9 out of 5 (though from fewer reviews). The featured review warns about the unreliability of the hours, while another recent review complains about tasks that take up unpaid time, insufficient training for learning the multiple platforms, and a lack of classes:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-5.webp\" alt=\"Proximity Learning Indeed featured review\" class=\"wp-image-9147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-5.webp 729w, https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-5-300x94.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-3.webp 727w, https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-3-300x245.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">These points about the unavailability of classes are backed up by another recent Glassdoor teacher review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"898\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-3-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-3-2.webp 898w, https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-3-2-300x197.webp 300w, https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-3-2-768x504.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion-is-proximity-learning-worth-it\">Conclusion &#8211; Is Proximity Learning Worth It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">While on the face of it, Proximity Learning may look like an attractive option with the promise of employee benefits and a higher pay rate than a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\">online teaching jobs<\/a>, there are drawbacks in that hours aren&#8217;t guaranteed, classes have to be applied for, prep time is unpaid, and part-time teachers reportedly receive fewer benefits than are advertised. The company might still offer you some opportunities, but don&#8217;t expect a secure and stable income or full schedule from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proxlearn.com\/teach-with-us#apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>apply for Proximity Learning jobs<\/strong> here<\/a> or international candidates can <a href=\"https:\/\/proxlearn.bamboohr.com\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">search for open positions here<\/a> or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/cmp\/Proximity-Learning-Inc.-1\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indeed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A list of <strong><strong>other teaching jobs <\/strong><\/strong>can be found&nbsp;<strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onlineteachingreview.com\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"\n    mailpoet_form_popup_overlay\n      \"><\/div>\n  <div\n    id=\"mailpoet_form_2\"\n    class=\"\n      mailpoet_form\n      mailpoet_form_html\n      mailpoet_form_position_\n      mailpoet_form_animation_\n    \"\n      >\n\n    <style type=\"text\/css\">\n     #mailpoet_form_2 form.mailpoet_form { margin-bottom: 0; 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