Opportunity · Educator and/or Assistant Educator
More than teachers.
The Luthando Institution™ appoints educators as independent freelance educational professionals who contribute to the Institution's educational ecosystem through flexible opportunities. Every educator is a teacher, mentor, content creator, curriculum contributor and trusted educational partner.
Educator opportunities
Four ways to be appointed.
Educators are appointed as independent freelance educational professionals. Choose the rhythm that fits your life — you can move between them as your availability changes.
An ongoing timetable.
You hold a standing place on the Institution's teaching calendar and carry learners forward week after week.
Teach in seasons.
You come in for defined periods — holiday programmes, exam seasons, campaigns and intensives — and step back in between.
A defined engagement.
You are appointed for a specific programme, subject block or project with an agreed scope and duration.
Approved Content Creator.
You publish your own approved educational content into the ecosystem and teach on your own terms as a creator.
About
The Luthando Institution™
A modern online educational institution that delivers learning primarily through the Luthando App™, Luthando Learn™, Luthando Live™ and Luthando Games™ platforms.
The Institution provides inclusive, high-quality education under the Luthando Curriculum Framework™, supporting learners throughout every stage of life. It combines academic excellence, African knowledge systems, multilingual education, technology, innovation and the principles of Ubuntu to prepare learners for success in both local and global communities.
Work location
Educators may provide services through:
- Remote services (online);
- Institutional marketing roadshows; and
- Community educational events approved by the Institution.
The ecosystem you'll teach in
The learner's home — where every part of the educational ecosystem comes together.
The Institution's digital learning library, where learners read, study and learn at their own pace.
Live online lessons, delivered by an Educator and, where appointed, an Assistant Educator.
Quizzes, games and assessments that measure understanding of what was taught.
The Luthando Curriculum Framework™
Every stage of life.
The Framework carries a learner from their first words to lifelong study. Educators prepare and organise every lesson in accordance with it.
Early Childhood Development
The first steps into language, number, story and play.
Foundation Phase
Reading, writing, counting and confidence in a home language.
Intermediate Phase
Subject knowledge widens; independent study begins.
Senior Phase
Deeper subject work, critical thinking and academic discipline.
Further Education Support
Support through the years that decide what comes next.
Adult Learning
Education for adults returning to learning, at any age.
Lifelong Learning Programmes
Learning that continues long after formal schooling ends.
Future Educational Pathways
New pathways approved by the Institution as education evolves.
Position purpose
Deliver education worth trusting.
The Educator and/or Assistant Educator is responsible for delivering engaging, accurate, inclusive and age-appropriate education across the Institution's digital learning ecosystem.
Educators inspire learners by combining academic excellence with African heritage, innovation, language, culture and technology — while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, educational quality, learner safeguarding and digital citizenship.
Every educator serves as a teacher, mentor, content creator, curriculum contributor and trusted educational partner who helps build knowledgeable, ethical, confident and future-ready learners.
Two at the front of the class
Educator and Assistant Educator, in step.
Where appointed, every Luthando Live™ lesson may be delivered collaboratively by an Educator and an Assistant Educator. Together they ensure:
- seamless lesson delivery;
- learner engagement;
- effective classroom management;
- educational continuity; and
- a safe online learning environment.
Key responsibilities
What the work actually is.
The Educator shall:
- deliver engaging online lessons through Luthando Live™;
- teach educational content accurately and in an age-appropriate manner;
- prepare and organise lessons in accordance with the Luthando Curriculum Framework™;
- develop educational resources and learning activities;
- create, review and maintain educational content published on Luthando Learn™;
- ensure content remains accurate, relevant, current and aligned with approved curriculum standards;
- develop quizzes, games and assessment activities for Luthando Games™;
- assess learner understanding through interactive educational activities;
- maintain high educational standards;
- encourage learner participation and engagement;
- support learners with different learning styles and abilities;
- promote critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and problem-solving; and
- provide constructive feedback and ongoing learner support.
Educators shall contribute towards:
- organising educational content;
- maintaining educational quality;
- providing diverse learning experiences;
- supporting different learning styles;
- encouraging learner engagement;
- strengthening curriculum support;
- preserving educational consistency; and
- guiding future educational innovation.
Flexible learning philosophy
Educators shall support learners who choose to learn at their own pace, according to personal interests, alongside formal schooling, through independent study, through collaborative learning, during live sessions, through creator content, and with AI-assisted educational support — encouraging independent learning while providing academic guidance and mentorship.
Educators are expected to:
- effectively utilise the Luthando App™ educational ecosystem;
- conduct professional Luthando Live™ lessons;
- create and maintain educational content on Luthando Learn™;
- keep that content accurate, relevant, current and aligned with the Luthando Curriculum Framework™;
- recognise Luthando Learn™ as the Institution's digital learning library, where learners independently read, study and learn at their own pace;
- create engaging quizzes, games and assessments for Luthando Games™;
- ensure assessments in Luthando Games™ accurately measure understanding of content delivered through Luthando Learn™ and Luthando Live™;
- utilise approved educational technologies;
- maintain digital professionalism;
- comply with cybersecurity, privacy and data protection requirements; and
- adapt to future educational technologies introduced by the Institution.
Indigenous knowledge education
Heritage, taught with rigour.
Where appropriate and relevant to the curriculum, educators may incorporate educational content relating to:
- African history;
- indigenous science;
- traditional knowledge;
- cultural practices;
- environmental stewardship;
- community wisdom;
- African innovation; and
- other forms of indigenous knowledge consistent with recognised educational standards.
The Institution seeks to preserve cultural heritage while preparing learners for the future through balanced, evidence-informed education.
Cultural and Language Pathways™
Learning that travels.
Educators are expected to support the Institution's Cultural and Language Pathways™ by encouraging learners to explore:
- indigenous African languages;
- African cultures;
- world cultures;
- multilingual communication;
- cultural heritage;
- traditional knowledge; and
- intercultural understanding.
Learning shall promote both educational achievement and cultural appreciation.
Language and teaching requirements
Meet at least one of these.
Every Educator shall satisfy at least one of the following requirements.
Two approved languages.
Be able to teach a minimum of two (2) approved languages supported by the Institution.
Two educational phases.
Be qualified to teach a minimum of two (2) educational phases within the Luthando Curriculum Framework™:
Preference may be given to educators who are able to teach multiple languages, multiple educational phases, specialised subject areas or interdisciplinary programmes.
Learner protection & safeguarding
A duty of care, owed to every learner.
Educators owe every learner a duty of care and shall ensure that learners remain protected throughout all educational activities.
Maintain professional conduct at all times, and create a safe, respectful and inclusive online learning environment.
Protect learner privacy and confidential information, and comply with applicable child protection legislation and institutional safeguarding policies.
Prevent bullying, discrimination, harassment, abuse or inappropriate conduct — and report safeguarding concerns through approved institutional procedures.
Appropriately supervise learners during Luthando Live™ lessons. The wellbeing, dignity and safety of every learner remains a primary responsibility.
Read how the Institution protects children across the whole platform on our child safety page.
Assistant Educators
The second pair of hands in every live lesson.
Assistant Educators play a critical role in the successful delivery of Luthando Live™ lessons. In addition to meeting all requirements expected of an Educator, Assistant Educators shall:
- manage learner chats, discussions and conversations during Luthando Live™ lessons;
- monitor learner participation and classroom engagement;
- assist learners experiencing academic or technical challenges during live lessons;
- support the Educator in managing lesson slides, presentations, multimedia and educational resources;
- coordinate lesson materials before, during and after each lesson;
- administer pre-lesson questions or quizzes to assess learner readiness;
- administer post-lesson questions or quizzes to evaluate understanding and lesson outcomes;
- monitor learner responses and identify learners requiring additional academic support;
- remain fully synchronised with the Educator throughout every lesson;
- immediately assume responsibility for delivering a lesson should the Educator encounter technical difficulties or become unexpectedly unavailable;
- help maintain a respectful, engaging, inclusive and safe online learning environment; and
- support continuous learner engagement through effective operation of the Institution's digital learning platforms.
Eligibility
A specialised educational role.
Every Assistant Educator shall satisfy all qualification, competency and professional requirements applicable to an Educator.
Assistant Educators shall demonstrate competence in educational technology, digital classroom management, online learner engagement and the operation of the Institution's digital learning ecosystem.
All Assistant Educators are qualified to perform the duties of an Educator when required; however, not every Educator automatically qualifies to perform the specialised responsibilities of an Assistant Educator.
Appointment as an Assistant Educator remains subject to the Institution's assessment of both educational competence and technological proficiency.
Standards, qualifications & skills
What we expect, and what we look for.
Educators shall:
- demonstrate honesty and integrity;
- treat every learner with dignity, fairness and respect;
- promote equality, diversity and inclusion;
- encourage curiosity and lifelong learning;
- maintain confidentiality;
- communicate professionally with learners, parents, guardians and colleagues;
- uphold the values and principles of Ubuntu;
- continuously improve their professional knowledge and teaching practice; and
- always act in the best interests of learners and the Institution.
One or more of:
- a recognised teaching qualification;
- a relevant higher education qualification;
- a subject-specific qualification;
- a recognised vocational qualification;
- an approved educational certification; or
- equivalent educational experience approved by the Institution.
Additional qualifications in online education, multilingual teaching, educational technology, curriculum development or indigenous knowledge systems are advantageous.
Successful educators show:
- excellent communication skills;
- strong digital literacy;
- online teaching competence;
- lesson planning abilities;
- educational content development;
- assessment design;
- classroom management skills;
- cultural awareness;
- multilingual communication;
- learner engagement strategies;
- creativity, adaptability and teamwork;
- problem-solving; and
- commitment to lifelong learning.
Performance expectations
How educators are evaluated.
Educators may be evaluated on:
Alongside these, the Institution looks for measurable improvement in learner educational report cards and academic performance — the clearest evidence that teaching is working.
The classes you'll teach
Three formats, your rhythm.
Teach big, lively open classes, small conversation groups, private one-on-one sessions — or all three. Learner pricing per format:
- Open Class — from 10 learners · learners pay R90 per month
- Group Class — 5–9 learners · learners pay R160 pp per lesson
- One-on-One — private tutoring · learners pay R200 per lesson
You set your availability; learners browse educators and book directly in the app. Classes run on Luthando Live™ — no Zoom account, no links to chase. Learners pay through the platform and payouts reach you through the educator suite.
All educators are vetted before their first class — learners' parents count on it, and so do we.
The process
From application to first class.
Apply
Complete the educator application — who you are, the languages and phases you teach, your qualifications, CV and banking details.
Get vetted
We review every application: qualifications, competence, and suitability to teach children and adults. Identity and documents are verified.
Be appointed
You're appointed to an opportunity — Regular, Seasonal, Contract or Independent — and, where you qualify, as an Assistant Educator.
Set availability and teach
Open your calendar in the educator suite, take your first booking, teach your first Luthando Live™ lesson, and get paid.
Your application saves as you go, so you can finish it later. Questions? info@luthandoapp.co.za
Our commitment
Educators build the Institution.
The Luthando Institution™ is committed to building an educational community where technology, culture, language, innovation and Ubuntu work together to empower every learner.
Our educators are more than teachers — they are mentors, curriculum developers, content creators, innovators, custodians of knowledge, and partners in shaping future generations.
Together, we are building an educational institution that preserves Africa's heritage, embraces modern technology, and prepares learners to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Born in Africa. Built for the World. Inspired by Ubuntu.
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Sawubona — we see you.
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