Freelance Papiamento Instructor

Berlitz Netherlands; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Discount on language training

Language exchange opportunities

International team

Training in the Berlitz Method

Job summary

Berlitz Netherlands is seeking a Papiamento Trainer to deliver language training to professionals and private clients on a freelance basis. Lessons are mainly online, with a focus on practical communication using the Berlitz Method.

You will conduct group online sessions, adapt materials to client needs, and maintain high language proficiency. Availability in the afternoon and early evening is preferred to align with clients in Amsterdam time.

Qualifications

• Papiamento proficiency at C2 or higher
• At least 1 year of experience teaching languages to adults
• Ability to select and develop teaching materials
• Comfortable teaching online group classes to professionals
• Available during afternoon and early evening hours
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver Papiamento language training to professionals and private clients
• Teach group lessons online
• Use Berlitz Method focusing on practical communication

Skills

Papiamento proficiency

Teaching adults

Material selection

Online group teaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Berlitz Netherlands is looking for a Papiamento Trainer / Papiamento Teacher (Docent Papiamento) to deliver language training to professionals and private clients. Most lessons take place in the afternoon and in the early evening (Amsterdam time). For this reason, we are seeking trainers who are regularly available at these times. This role is available on a freelance (ZZP) basis.

Training schedules vary depending on client demand and trainer availability. This position is particularly suitable for trainers who enjoy flexible schedules and project‑based teaching assignments, or who want to combine teaching with other professional activities or studies.

Berlitz has more than 145 years of experience providing language training, intercultural programs and business communication courses to professionals, companies and expats worldwide.

As a trainer at Berlitz, you will teach using the well‑known Berlitz Method, focusing on practical communication skills.

What You Will Do

• Deliver Papiamento language training to professionals and private clients
• Teach group lessons online
• Teach using the Berlitz Method, with a focus on practical communication

Your profile

• Papiamento language proficiency at minimum C2 level, with strong familiarity with contemporary language and culture
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching languages to adults
• Able to choose and/or develop appropriate teaching material
• Comfortable teaching adult learners and professionals online in a group setting
• Available during afternoon hours and early evening
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Strong communication and presentation skills

What we offer

• Flexible teaching schedule that fits around your availability
• Discount on language training to support your own development
• Language exchange opportunities with other trainers
• A chance to work with international professionals and expats
• A friendly, international team and a supportive work environment
• Training in the Berlitz Method before starting your first courses