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Online Teacher roles can be strong OPT fits when the position requires a degree in education, a specific subject area, or instructional design. Most employers hire for part-time or contract work, so confirm the role offers enough authorized hours to satisfy your OPT employment requirement before applying.
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INTRODUCTION
Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management programs. We provide students a transformative leadership experience, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offering a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world.
Success at the GSB is defined by The GSB Way - a commitment to shared purpose, community, and excellence in all that we do. We seek individuals who elevate themselves and those around them through the practice of academic candor, generous collaboration, and bringing curiosity and rigor to solving meaningful problems. At the GSB, impact means taking ownership, and contributing to a purpose-driven, collaborative, and high-performing community in service to the institution’s mission.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Executive Education is responsible for the development and management of all the school’s non-degree program offerings. The mission of our organization is to “use GSB faculty ideas to inspire global leaders to change their thinking and drive positive impact throughout their organizations.” Executive Education also provides an ideal vehicle for the GSB to experiment with innovation in both content and pedagogy.
The Executive Education Program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business is seeking an Online Learning Manager (OLM) to support and deliver the Stanford LEAD program, our flagship high-touch online executive education experience designed for mid- to senior-level professionals and leaders.
The Online Learning Manager will join a small, collaborative team led by the Associate Director of Online Courses, supporting the delivery of approximately 3–4 courses per quarter. Working closely with faculty, teaching teams, and the broader LEAD team, the Online Learning Manager plays a key role in ensuring a seamless and high-quality learning experience for participants.
This is a full-time, 100% FTE hybrid position with the expectation of being on-site at the Stanford campus a minimum of 2 days a week. Work may be required outside standard university business hours to conduct faculty sessions.
In this role, you will:
- Facilitate weekly teaching team calls with the faculty instructor and course facilitators to align on course delivery, ensure consistency across the program, and address any needs or support required
- Coordinate and produce live sessions (interactive webinars) per course, including collaborating with faculty on agenda preparation, slides, and presenter coordination; managing technology setup; providing behind-the-scenes support during the session; and posting recordings afterward
- Serve as the first point of contact for participant technical issues related to the learning management system, troubleshooting, and escalating as needed
- Monitor and track participant progress throughout the quarter, providing support and contacting those who fall behind on assignments
- Coordinate the teaching team activities and provide ongoing support throughout the quarter; serve as the primary resource for new course facilitator onboarding and training
- Coordinate course evaluations, including cleaning data, preparing reports, and sharing results with the teaching team
- Update and maintain course content in the learning management system, including settings, release dates, and content iterations based on faculty direction and approval
- Prepare and maintain documents for the teaching team, including rosters, gradebooks, weekly meeting notes, etc.
- Between quarters, review the teaching team call notes and compile potential course iteration items for discussion. Meet with faculty to debrief the previous quarter, align on any course updates or changes, and confirm live session and teaching team meeting dates for the upcoming quarter.
Budgeted salary for this role: $90,293-$125,000
Core Duties
- Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit, function or program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program.
- Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
- Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for program or function.
- Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. May also represent the program or function to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
- Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences.
- May participate in development of budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures. May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget.
- May direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments. May also supervise staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
- Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
- Relevant subject matter knowledge.
- Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Online Teacher
Confirm the role meets the OPT employment definition
OPT requires work directly related to your degree. A biology graduate teaching science courses qualifies; tutoring unrelated subjects likely doesn't. Review your degree field against the course subject before applying to avoid jeopardizing your OPT authorization.
Address full-time hours upfront with contract roles
Many online teaching positions are part-time or per-course contracts. STEM OPT requires at least 20 hours per week. Clarify expected weekly hours and ask whether you can combine multiple courses or sections to meet that threshold before accepting.
Document your employer relationship carefully
Some online teaching platforms classify instructors as independent contractors. OPT permits self-employment in your field, but you must actively work in the role. Keep contracts, payment records, and course schedules as documentation for your Designated School Official.
Highlight subject-matter expertise, not just teaching experience
Employers hiring online teachers care most about demonstrated knowledge in the subject area. Lead your application with your academic background and any research, publications, or projects that prove deep familiarity with the content you'll be teaching.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship timelines during your first interview
Online education companies vary widely on visa sponsorship. Raise the H-1B visa question early rather than after an offer. This filters out employers who won't sponsor and gives you time to plan if your OPT end date is approaching within the next year.
Target institutions over platforms for sponsorship likelihood
Accredited colleges, K-12 school districts, and edtech companies with HR infrastructure are more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than individual course platforms. Prioritize these employers when your OPT timeline is short and you need a visa path after authorization expires.
Online Teacher OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Online Teacher job qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your degree field. A graduate in education, English, mathematics, or a specific subject area teaching that content online qualifies. The connection between your degree and the teaching subject must be clear. Your DSO can help you evaluate whether a specific offer meets the requirement before you accept.
Can I work as an online teacher on OPT if the position is part-time or contract?
You can, but check your hours carefully. Post-completion OPT requires at least 20 hours of qualifying work per week. Part-time and per-course contracts often fall below this threshold. You're allowed to combine multiple online teaching positions to meet the requirement, as long as each role is related to your degree field.
Where can I find Online Teacher jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship willingness. Searching there helps you avoid wasting time on employers who won't consider candidates with OPT status. Focus on accredited institutions, edtech companies, and K-12 platforms, which are more likely to have structured onboarding processes for international employees.
Do online teaching employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends?
Sponsorship rates vary significantly. Accredited universities and larger edtech companies with established HR departments are more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions than independent course platforms or small tutoring networks. Contract and gig-based online teaching roles rarely come with sponsorship. Ask about the employer's H-1B history during the interview process before making decisions based on assumed future sponsorship.
How do I document my OPT employment if I teach online through a platform that treats me as an independent contractor?
OPT permits self-employment, so independent contractor status doesn't automatically disqualify the work. You'll need to maintain thorough documentation: signed contracts, course schedules, payment records, and any student enrollment data that confirms active teaching. Bring this documentation to your DSO regularly so your SEVIS record accurately reflects your employment status throughout your OPT period.