Greek Adult Language Instructor (In-person)

Halbuki; Oakland (CA); Sur place; USD 41 328 - 68 880; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous hourly pay

Collaborative working environment

Résumé du poste

A language education cooperative in Oakland is seeking a Greek Adult Language Instructor to lead engaging in-person classes. The instructor will need native or near-native fluency in Greek and working proficiency in English, with at least 2-3 years of language teaching experience. Responsibilities include developing creative lesson plans, assessing student progress, and creating a supportive learning environment. This role offers generous hourly pay but no additional benefits, providing valuable experience in a collaborative team of language professionals.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Greek.
• Working proficiency in English.
• At least 2–3 years of experience teaching a language.

Responsabilités

• Deliver engaging Greek language lessons to adults.
• Develop interactive lesson plans with cultural elements.
• Assess students’ progress and provide feedback.
• Create a supportive and fun classroom environment.
• Communicate with students and program administrators.
• Collaborate with the program director and instructors.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Lesson adaptation

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Greek, Linguistics, Education

Description du poste

Greek Adult Language Instructor (In-person)

Location: Oakland, CA

Organization Description

Halbuki Linguist Cooperative, headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a group of linguists dedicated to offering language classes in less commonly taught languages to support language revitalization and linguistic justice, with the overall goal of building a more multilingual world.

Location

In-person in Oakland, California.

Position Overview

Halbuki is seeking a Greek Language Instructor to teach adult classes in person in Oakland. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching Greek as a second language to adults, a background in language pedagogy or linguistics, and fluency in both Greek and English. Knowledge of both second language and heritage language learning methods, creativity in lesson planning, and the ability to create an engaging and welcoming classroom environment are especially important for this role.

Work Schedule and Role Expectations

This role will require leading approximately 2–4 group classes per week in person. Each class will be 1 to 1.5 hours long. The course is taught in 15-week terms. The position is set to begin this fall. The instructor will be responsible for creating level‑appropriate teaching materials, incorporating both language and cultural elements into lessons, and ensuring a fun, supportive, and motivating learning environment. In addition to group classes, there may be opportunities to teach private lessons depending on instructor availability.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer generous hourly pay for teaching hours—more than double that of most competitors—though we are not able to provide other benefits at this time. The Halbuki team is staffed with highly experienced linguists and education professionals, and this role will provide valuable career experience, as well as the opportunity to join an inspiring linguist cooperative with talented and passionate peers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, interactive Greek language lessons tailored to adults of various levels.
• Develop creative, level‑appropriate lesson plans that incorporate conversational practice and cultural activities.
• Assess students’ progress through observation and informal evaluations, and provide constructive feedback to families.
• Create a safe, supportive, and fun classroom environment that encourages curiosity and participation.
• Communicate with stuents and program administrators about class progress, scheduling, and student needs.
• Collaborate with the program director and other instructors to align teaching methods and curriculum goals.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Greek, Linguistics, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Language Proficiency: Native or near‑native fluency in Greek and working proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Teaching Experience:
  • Mandatory: At least 2–3 years of experience teaching a language.
  • Highly Preferred: Experience teaching Greek as a foreign/heritage language.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Professional, responsible, timely, and respectful.

Join Us!

If you are passionate about sharing the Greek language and culture with the next generation, and want to be part of a cooperative dedicated to linguistic justice and multilingualism, we’d love to hear from you!