Turkish Language Instructor (Remote)

Halbuki Linguist Cooperative; Indiana; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Linguist Cooperative seeks two Turkish Language Teachers for online evening classes. Remote role requires fluency in Turkish and English and a background in language pedagogy or linguistics.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging Turkish lessons, adapting plans for diverse adult learners, and coordinating with administrators. Evening hours 5:30PM–7:00PM US West Coast Time. Competitive hourly pay with career-building opportunities within a linguist cooperative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Turkish, Linguistics, Education or related field preferred.
• Native or near-native Turkish and working English proficiency required.
• Experience teaching Turkish as a foreign language is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Turkish language lessons to adults of varying proficiency.
• Adapt lesson plans to learners’ needs, styles, and goals.
• Coordinate scheduling and report student progress to administrators.
• Incorporate Turkish culture into lessons to deepen understanding.
• Create a supportive classroom environment that encourages participation.
• Collaborate with instructors to align teaching methods and curriculum.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Turkish, Linguistics, Education

Job description

Linguist Cooperative

Turkish Language Instructor (Remote)

Location

Remote (Americas Time Zones)

Organization Description:

The Turkish Program is a language program that offers accessible Turkish Language classes online and in-person, under the Halbuki Linguist Cooperative. Visit our site to learn more about the Turkish Program and Halbuki. The Halbuki Linguist Cooperative, offering language classes in less commonly taught languages in order to help foster a more multilingual world. Our mission is to support endangered language revitalization, linguistic justice initiatives, and the livelihoods of linguists while providing high quality, accessible language education.

Location

Remote/Online (MUST be available during USA West Coast evening hours.

Position Overview

The Turkish Program, headquartered in California, has been teaching Turkish to English-speaking adults as a second language for over 4 years now. We are seeking to hire 2 Turkish Language Teachers to round out our team for online classes. The ideal candidate will have a background in language pedagogy, linguistics, and fluency in both Turkish and English, and experience teaching Turkish as second language to Adults. The instructors needs to be available to teach evenings from 5:30PM 7:00PM US West Coast Time on week days

Benefits and Compensation.

We offer generous hourly pay for teaching hours, more than double that of competitors, but cannot offer other benefits at this time. The Turkish Program is staffed with highly experienced Turkish Linguists and this role will offer valuable career training, as well as the opportunity to be part of an exciting linguist cooperative with talented and passionate peers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, interactive Turkish language lessons to students of various proficiency levels.
• Adapt lesson plans to suit students’ needs, learning styles, and goals.
• Communicate with the Program administrators about scheduling, and student progress.
• Incorporate cultural elements into lessons to deepen students’ understanding of Turkish culture and traditions.
• Create a supportive and motivating classroom environment that encourages student participation and learning.
• Collaborate with the program director and other instructors to align teaching methods and curriculum goals and prepare for lessons.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Turkish, Linguistics, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Language Proficiency: Native or near native fluency in Turkish and working proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Teaching Experience:
• Mandatory: Experience teaching Turkish as a foreign 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’re passionate about sharing the beauty of the Turkish language and culture, we’d love to hear from you!

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