Freelance Online Italian Teacher

Busuu; United States; Remote; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Materials Provided

Freedom to set your own schedule

Access to Busuu Premium

Job summary

Busuu is seeking a Freelance Online Italian Teacher to help students learn Italian effectively and confidently. You will plan, prepare, and deliver online lessons (45 minutes) for corporate clients, with 1:1 coaching and group classes to foster active learning and communication.

The role is remote with flexible scheduling. Requirements include C2 level Italian, TEFL/CELTA or related certificate, and online teaching experience, plus English proficiency at a basic level.

Qualifications

• Must have C2 level of Italian.
• Valid teaching certificate such as TEFL/CELTA or related university degree.
• Experience in online teaching and providing 1:1 coaching or personalised learning support.
• Fluency in additional languages (English B1 considered a plus).
• Bonus: speaking more than two languages.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and teach online lessons (45 minutes each) for corporate clients.
• 1:1 Lessons: Deliver private lessons including needs analyses, level assessments, personalised learning paths, progress checks and goal setting.
• Group Lessons: Teach online group classes focusing on active learning and communication.

Skills

C2 Italian

Online teaching experience

Communication skills

Multicultural communication

Business email etiquette

Presentation skills

Education

TEFL/CELTA or related certificate

University degree in language teaching or related field

Job description

About us

Joining 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 Italian Teacher do at Busuu?

As a Freelance Online Italian Teacher at Busuu, you'll play a key role in helping students learn Italian 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.


• Group Lessons: Teach online group classes that focus on active learning and communication.

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

• C2 Level of Italian


• 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:




• B1 or above in English


• 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


• Materials Provided


• 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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