Remote German Instructor for Middle & High School

LanguageBird; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LanguageBird is seeking experienced German instructors for the 2026-27 school year. This is a remote online contract role open to instructors anywhere, with classes for middle/high school levels 1-6+ and tutoring options.

Instructors will teach one-on-one lessons via Teams, deliver timely feedback, and track progress using digital tools in a project-based, non-traditional assessment framework. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, have 1–2+ years of German teaching experience, and are

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience teaching German (online and/or in a school setting).
• Native-like proficiency in German.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Evening availability in U.S. time zones (PST preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging one-on-one online lessons using Microsoft Teams.
• Create a supportive and personalized learning environment that promotes student engagement, confidence, and success.
• Assign and provide timely feedback on class performance, homework assignments, and projects.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate grades and academic records.
• Communicate professionally and proactively with students, families, and LanguageBird staff as needed.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.
• Participate in required training.

Skills

German teaching

Online teaching

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

LanguageBird is seeking experienced German instructors for the 2026-27 school year. This is a remote online contract role open to instructors anywhere, with classes for middle/high school levels 1-6+ and tutoring options.

Instructors will teach one-on-one lessons via Teams, deliver timely feedback, and track progress using digital tools in a project-based, non-traditional assessment framework. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, have 1–2+ years of German teaching experience, and are