Spanish Tutors

Owl; United States; Remote; USD 520 - 840; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is recruiting experienced Spanish tutors for a short-term, remote project involving one-on-one sessions with English-speaking learners. You will conduct genuine Spanish lessons, adapting to each learner’s level and topics, and foster natural, substantive back-and-forth dialogue.

We seek fluent Spanish speakers with strong verbal communication and at least three years of teaching or tutoring experience, plus a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Qualifications

• Fluent Spanish with strong verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least three years of Spanish teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience teaching native English speakers at different proficiency levels.
• Reliable availability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging one-on-one Spanish tutoring sessions.
• Adapt lessons to learner's proficiency level and topics.
• Encourage natural back-and-forth conversation.
• Follow the provided lesson structure and project instructions.
• Sessions must run 20–30 minutes and reflect authentic language learning.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Strong verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

About the Role

Mercor is partnering with a leading language-learning platform to recruit experienced Spanish tutors for a short-term project involving recorded, one-on-one tutoring sessions. Tutors will conduct genuine Spanish lessons with native English-speaking learners at different proficiency levels. The goal is to produce natural, high-quality conversations that reflect authentic language-learning experiences.

What You'll Do

• Lead engaging, one-on-one Spanish tutoring sessions.
• Adapt lessons to each learner's proficiency level and assigned topics.
• Encourage natural, substantive back-and-forth conversation.
• Follow the provided lesson structure and project instructions.
• Conduct sessions
• Keep sessions focused and avoid extended dead air or off-topic conversation. Sessions must run for at least 20 minutes and will generally last 20–30 minutes.

Who Should Apply

• Fluent Spanish speakers with strong verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least three years of Spanish teaching or tutoring experience.
• Experience teaching native English speakers at different proficiency levels.
• Ability to adapt lesson structure and communication style to individual learners.
• Reliable availability and a strong record of punctuality.
• Comfort participating in recorded online sessions. Tutors from a range of Spanish-speaking backgrounds, including Spain, Mexico, and other regions, are encouraged to apply.

Project Details

• Duration: Approximately three weeks.
• Commitment: Approximately seven hours per week.
• Format: Remote, scheduled one-on-one sessions.