Remote Russian Language Instructor for Middle/High School

LanguageBird; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

LanguageBird is seeking passionate Russian instructors for the 2026-27 school year to teach Middle School and High School Russian Levels 1-6+ online. The role is remote and contract-based, with evening US time zones preferred.

The ideal candidate has 1-2+ years of online or schoolexperience teaching Russian, native-like proficiency, a bachelor's degree, and comfort with educational technology and Teams. You will provide feedback, monitor progress, and participate in training.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience teaching Russian (online and/or in a school setting).
• Native-like proficiency in Russian.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working with middle school and/or high school students preferred.
• Familiarity with educational technology and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines and expectations.
• 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

Russian proficiency

Online teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

LanguageBird is seeking passionate Russian instructors for the 2026-27 school year to teach Middle School and High School Russian Levels 1-6+ online. The role is remote and contract-based, with evening US time zones preferred.

The ideal candidate has 1-2+ years of online or schoolexperience teaching Russian, native-like proficiency, a bachelor's degree, and comfort with educational technology and Teams. You will provide feedback, monitor progress, and participate in training.