Freelance Online German Teacher /Remote Availab...
About us
Joining Busuu means being part of one of the top EdTech companies in the world, a multiple award-winner recognised for its innovation and impact in language learning.
Busuu’s vision is to empower people through languages. We are the world’s largest online community for language learning, with 120+ million registered users. We make learning a language easy by combining AI-powered courses with feedback from our global community of native speakers and lesson content designed for real life.
Busuu is part of the global Chegg family. Chegg is the leading student-first connected learning platform and a NYSE listed company.
What does a Freelance Online German Teacher do at Busuu?
As a Freelance Online German Teacher at Busuu, you’ll play a key role in helping students learn German effectively and confidently. On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities will likely include:
Planning, preparing, and teaching online lessons (45 minutes each) for corporate clients.
1:1 Lessons: Deliver private lessons that include both language teaching and personalised coaching - conducting needs analyses, assessing levels, creating bespoke learning paths, checking progress during lesson time, and setting clear goals.
Group Lessons: Teach online group classes that focus on active learning and communication.
What we’re looking for in a Freelance Online Language Teacher
C2 Level of German
Valid teaching certificate such as TEFL/CELTA or related university degrees
Experience in online teaching and providing 1:1 coaching or personalised learning support
Fluency (B1 or above) in a second language
Comfortable teaching: presentation skills, negotiations, business email etiquette, meeting management, multicultural communication, etc.
Excellent communication skills to engage and teach students
High-Speed Internet, Modern Laptop / PC with a microphone and camera
Must comply with local freelance/contractor regulations
What are the terms of this freelance role?
$17 paid per lesson taught
Materials Provided
Remote position
Freedom to set your own schedule
Access to Busuu Premium, to continue your own language learning
Opportunity to interact with and teach students from around the world
Valuable teaching experience with one of the industry’s leading companies
What happens next?
We aim to have a simple and speedy hiring process and want to make sure that we are right for you as much as the other way around. The hiring process for the freelance online role are the following 3 steps:
CV application review - We will review it as quickly as possible and update on the next steps
Let’s chat - Quick interview with the teacher operations manager about your experience and the role
Short onboarding course
Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. We pride ourselves on embracing our differences, whether they're cultural, racial, religious, or otherwise. This means each one of us comes to work knowing that we have a voice – and a safe, judgment-free zone to speak freely.
If you like the sound of that, join us. We'd love to hear what you have to say.
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