Freelance Japanese Teacher - Remote

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Busuu is seeking a Freelance Online Japanese Teacher to deliver 45-minute online lessons for corporate clients, conduct needs analyses, and tailor learning paths. The role is remote with flexible hours, offering $14 per lesson and access to Busuu Premium.

You will teach 1:1 sessions and engage students worldwide, bringing strong Japanese proficiency (C2) and a TEFL/CELTA or equivalent certification, plus online teaching experience.

Qualifications

• C2 level of Japanese required.
• TEFL/CELTA or university degree preferred.
• Experience teaching online and delivering 1:1 coaching.
• Fluency in additional languages (B2+ in another language).
• Comfort with presenting, email etiquette, and multicultural communication.
• Must have high-speed internet and a modern laptop with mic/cam.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and teach 45-minute online lessons for corporate clients.
• Deliver 1:1 private lessons including needs analyses, level assessments, and bespoke learning paths.

Skills

Japanese language teaching

Online teaching experience

1:1 coaching

Multilingual capability

Additional language proficiency (B2+)

Business communication

Tech readiness (internet/laptop)

Education

TEFL/CELTA or equivalent teaching certificate

Job description

About usJoining Busuu means being part of one of the top EdTech companies in the world, a multiple award-winner recognised for its innovation and impact in language learning.Busuu’s vision is to empower people through languages. We are the world’s largest online community for language learning, with 120+ million registered users. We make learning a language easy by combining AI-powered courses with feedback from our global community of native speakers and lesson content designed for real life.Busuu is part of the global Chegg family. Chegg is the leading student-first connected learning platform and a NYSE listed company.

What does a Freelance Online Japanese Teacher do at Busuu?

As a Freelance Online Teacher at Busuu, you’ll play a key role in helping students learn language effectively and confidently. On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities will likely include:

• Planning, preparing, and teaching online lessons (45 minutes each) for corporate clients.
• 1:1 Lessons: Deliver private lessons that include both language teaching and personalised coaching - conducting needs analyses, assessing levels, creating bespoke learning paths, checking progress during lesson time, and setting clear goals.

What we’re looking for in a Freelance Online Language Teacher:

• C2 Level of Japanese
• Valid teaching certificate such as TEFL/CELTA or related university degrees
• Experience in online teaching and providing 1:1 coaching or personalised learning support
• Fluency in additional languages:
• B2 or above in an additional language
• Bonus: Speaking more than two languages
• Comfortable teaching: presentation skills, negotiations, business email etiquette, meeting management, multicultural communication, etc.
• Excellent communication skills to engage and teach students
• High-Speed Internet, Modern Laptop / PC with a microphone and camera
• Must comply with local freelance/contractor regulations

What are the terms of this freelance role?

• $14 paid per lesson taught
• Remote position
• Freedom to set your own schedule
• Access to Busuu Premium, to continue your own language learning
• Opportunity to interact with and teach students from around the world
• Valuable teaching experience with one of the industry’s leading companies

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