Spanish/English Instructor (Remote)

Freestyle Language Center, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Retirement Savings Plan Options

Employee Referral Bonus

Learner Referral Bonus

Client Referral Bonus

Internet upgrade fee reimbursement as

Job summary

Freestyle Languages seeks language instructors who are enthusiastic about our communicative approach and flipped classroom model and who desire ongoing professional development. Instructors will work closely with our team and Founder/Executive Director to continually build teaching skills which support our model, bridge the language gap and foster equity and inclusivity in the classroom and in the world!

Responsibilities include preparing thoroughly for each class, following Freestyle

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to instruct Spanish and English classes at advanced level.
• Familiar with flipped classroom model and L2 pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare thoroughly for each class using updated course materials and online platform resources.
• Provide instruction following Freestyle methodologies.
• Coordinate weekly lesson plans with the Course Coordinator and manage attendance.
• Engage learners in asynchronous activities and respond promptly to posts.
• Assess learner levels during adds/drops and end of session; coordinate with Ops.
• Lead Conversation Coaching for 1 hour per week.
• Attend at least one team training event per quarter.

Skills

Flipped classroom

Dynamic personality

Professional growth

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in target language or Education

2+ years of teaching experience

Native speaker with teaching certificate

Job description

We aspire to build a sense of community and connection through a larger vision tied to cultural awareness and language learning. We use and practice language in a relevant social context based on a learning science-backed approach and our innovative proprietary curriculum.

Job Description

Freestyle Languages seeks language instructors who are enthusiastic about our communicative approach and flipped classroom model and who desire ongoing professional development. Instructors will work closely with our team and Founder/Executive Director to continually build teaching skills which support our model, bridge the language gap and foster equity and inclusivity in the classroom and in the world!

Responsibilities

Instructional:

• Prepare thoroughly for each class, including reviewing each day’s course materials on the online platform: prep videos, exercises, etc. to be fully up to date on all Freestyle content
• Provide instruction for such assigned class or classes following the Freestyle methodologies
• Communicate promptly, closely with the Course Coordinator regarding weekly lesson plans, session starts, end of session options / next courses, etc.
• Communicate promptly, closely with all learners regarding attendance;
• Engage with learners on all asynchronous activities: prompt responses to all e-platform posts / activities
• Responsible for and takes action to assess learners’ levels (during adds / drops and end of session, etc.) and follows up with Ops team
• May lead Conversation Coaching: 1 hour per week (akin to ‘office hours’)
• Attend at least 1 team training event on a quarterly basis (1 hr. four times per year) to stay up to date on the flipped classroom components and adult language learning science.

Other:

• Communicate and collaborate with the team in a timely manner (24 hr. turnaround) via email, Zoom chat, and Asana
• Provide all computer equipment and connectivity required for instruction online

*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to instruct both Spanish & English classes
• Must have advanced level in Spanish & English
• Holds at least a Bachelor’s Degree in the target language or Education with at least 2 years of formal teaching experience, or native speaker with teaching certificate and/or with at least 2+ years of formal teaching experience, including online teaching
• Is familiar with the Flipped Classroom Model
• Understands L2 pedagogy, including adult learning challenges such as the affective filter
• Possesses a dynamic personality with positive energy, able to represent a brand
• Desires continual professional growth and open to pedagogy coaching and improvement
• Can commit to at least 1 year
• Flexible availability required to accommodate part-time course hours within the following time frame: See Below
• Classes are normally: Monday to Friday between 11:00 am and 8:15 pm for Spanish, and 5:30 pm to 8:45 pm for English. All times in Central.
• Monday through Friday
• When fully onboarded/trained, courses last generally 12-13 weeks, 2 days per week, and 75 minutes per class
• Those with less flexible schedules can teach 1-2 classes; those with more flexible schedules may be staffed on up to 4-5 classes per week

Pay

• Onboarding/Training Rate: $16/hr
• Teaching Rate: range $22 - 26/hr
• Non-Instructional/Admin. Rate: $18/hr (e.g. preparing for class, meetings, emails, etc.)
• Retention Bonus
• Retirement Savings Plan Options
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Learner Referral Bonus
• Client Referral Bonus
• Internet upgrade fee reimbursement as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

Freestyle Languages is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Freestyle Languages makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. You may view our Manifesto to learn more about our equal opportunity.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at Freestyle Languages.

E-Verify

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