Remote German Instructor

Berlitz; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking language instruction firm as a part-time Freelance German Instructor! This role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work from home while using a proven method to inspire students. You will prepare engaging lessons, foster a supportive learning environment, and document student progress. With comprehensive training provided, you can enhance your teaching skills while making a significant impact on students' language journeys. If you're passionate about language and culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free group language sessions

Flexible scheduling

Work from home

Free intensive training of the Berlitz Method

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Expert-level German and exceptional communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons based on provided materials tailored to student needs.
• Create a risk-free environment for language experimentation.

Skills

Expert-level German

Intermediate-level English

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PC or laptop with Windows 10 or higher

USB headset

Camera

Job description

About The Job

Students come to Berlitz not just to learn a language, but also to gain an understanding of the culture. As a part-time, Freelance German Instructor, you will work in a diverse environment that offers you a flexible schedule and casual dress code. While working with your students, you will use the Berlitz Method of instruction to create an environment where students feel free to experiment with the language and motivate them to achieve their language goals.

We provide you with a flexible training course where you will learn how to perform the Berlitz Method. You will also gain access to our platforms and technology which will allow you to deliver successful instruction.

This is all you need! We provide the students and support; you provide the instruction.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for your lessons by going through the provided material and deciding what should be taught and how it can be customized based on the student’s needs.
• Create a risk-free environment where students can feel free to make mistakes and experiment with the language.
• Document their progress after the lesson.
• Your schedule is based solely on your availability. We ask that you can commit to providing 15-20 hours per week.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Teaching experience is a plus but not required.
• Expert-level German, intermediate-level English.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Technical requirements:

• A minimum of 5 Mbps download speed / 2 Mbps upload speed.
• A stable wired connection to the internet (Wi-Fi is not sufficient).
• A PC or laptop running Windows 10 or higher, or macOS 11 or higher (Linux does not support our applications).
• A USB headset and a camera.
• At least 2 GHz of base processing speed and RAM equal or above 4096 MB (4GB).

We offer:

• As an instructor, you can attend group language sessions free of charge.
• Flexible scheduling to fit your personal needs (must keep the original schedule for the first 3-4 months).
• The ability to work from home, allowing you to save time and money on your daily commute.
• Free intensive training of the Berlitz Method.