US Trial Class Manager (Video Funnel)
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Kodland
Cape Town
Summary
Deliver 1:1 online trial lessons to children, assess their needs, and recommend appropriate Kodland programs. Guide families through the enrollment process while maintaining high engagement and conversion rates.
Job Description
What you'll do: Deliver 1:1 online trial lessons, understand each child's needs, recommend the right Kodland program, and help families make a confident enrollment decision.
Schedule: 20β25 hrs/week on average, mostly weekday afternoons/evenings + daytime weekends (US hours)
Pay: Fixed rate per completed trial + performance bonuses β clear, transparent structure
Support: Live onboarding, guided practice, and a short assessment before you start with real families
If this sounds like your kind of role, here's the full picture π
1. About Kodland π¨βπ»π©βπ»
Kodland is an international online school helping kids aged 8β17 build real digital skills β Python, Roblox, Minecraft, Digital Creativity, and more. We work with students and families across the US, Europe, the UK, CIS, Latin America, MENA, and beyond, all through live 1:1 or small-group Zoom classes with a project-based approach.
Our mission: help kids become confident, curious thinkers who are comfortable with technology and problem-solving.
2. A Day in the Life of a TCM π¬
Curious what this actually looks like day to day? This short video shows a typical TCM schedule, how a real trial lesson unfolds, and what the conversation with parents feels like.
π Watch it before applying β it's the fastest way to know if this role fits your lifestyle.
3. What You'll Actually Be Doing π§
Each trial lesson, you'll:
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Meet the child and at least one parent on Zoom
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Build rapport and ask the right questions to understand the child's background, interests, and goals
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Lead a short hands-on activity (simple coding, game logic, or digital task) using ready-made materials
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Recommend the best-fit program based on what you observe
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Answer questions, address concerns, and guide the family to a clear decision
This role blends three skill sets:
π Teaching β explaining clearly and keeping kids engaged
π£ Communication β listening well and adapting to each family
πΌ Sales β showing value and confidently closing when it's a good fit
This isn't a scripted call-center job. You'll get structure and materials, but you're expected to think on your feet and lead the conversation.
4. Schedule & Availability π
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Weekdays: mainly 14:00β21:00 CDT
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Weekends: mainly 11:00β18:00 CDT
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5 days/week, with 1 weekday off + 1 weekend day off
Exact hours are negotiable, but we need consistent weekly availability so we can plan ahead and keep families from waiting.
We ask you to honor the slots you commit to β but we're human about it. Life happens; just give us a heads-up so we can adjust smoothly.
5. Pay & Earning Potential πΆ
Independent contractor role, paid twice a month, built on two parts:
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Base pay: $8 per completed trial (up to $9.50 based on your grade)
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Bonus: 5β10% of your monthly sales β the better your conversion rate, the higher your %
π Admin hours are paid at the same rate as trial classes.
What that looks like in real numbers (based on internal averages, part-time):
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π± New to the role: ~$700/month
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π Steady performers: $1,200+/month
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π Top performers: up to $2,200/month
You'll get regular feedback, coaching, and webinars to help you grow β income increases with skill, consistency, and effort, but it's a real, achievable path even part-time.
Must-Haves
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Clear, confident spoken English that US parents can easily follow
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A laptop/PC with working webcam and mic
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Stable internet for smooth video calls
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A quiet space to work with your camera on
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20β25 hrs/week available during peak hours (weekday US afternoons/evenings + weekend days)
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You genuinely enjoy talking with both kids and parents
Nice-to-Haves
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Experience in sales, customer service, customer success, tutoring, or coaching
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Experience working with kids and/or parents
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Comfortable managing your own schedule remotely
Kodland is an international online school of digital skills for children and teenagers from 6 to 17 years old. We teach programming, digital creativity and basic computer knowledge. The company started in 2018 and grew quickly throughout the years. Today, Kodland has 16,000 students and 1,000 teachers. The geography of the site is constantly expanding and includes over 40 countries. Our coursesβ syllabuses are developed by teachers with extensive professional experience in Computer Science and are taught by qualified instructors. We are working on an international goal: to create the best educational content on the EdTech market, which will help our students to study effectively and gain the necessary knowledge to implement their own projects. Our team values: We enjoy what we do We value our colleagues and mark their positive results We feel our own contribution to the development of the company. If you feel that our values and goals are close to you, join our team to contribute to the education of children!
Founded
2018
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
E-Learning Providers
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
London
Kodland is an international online school of digital skills for children and teenagers from 6 to 17 years old. We teach programming, digital creativity and basic computer knowledge. The company started in 2018 and grew quickly throughout the years. Today, Kodland has 16,000 students and 1,000 teachers. The geography of the site is constantly expanding and includes over 40 countries. Our coursesβ syllabuses are developed by teachers with extensive professional experience in Computer Science and are taught by qualified instructors. We are working on an international goal: to create the best educational content on the EdTech market, which will help our students to study effectively and gain the necessary knowledge to implement their own projects. Our team values: We enjoy what we do We value our colleagues and mark their positive results We feel our own contribution to the development of the company. If you feel that our values and goals are close to you, join our team to contribute to the education of children!
Founded
2018
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
E-Learning Providers
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
London