Online English Teacher

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**ABOUT BERLITZ**

Berlitz enables people to communicate with confidence in a global environment in order to achieve their goals in life.

As the world’s premier provider of language training and intercultural services, with a footprint in more than 70 countries, we offer premium and effective language training for kids, teens, and adults, as well as language, intercultural and business solutions for corporate clients. Our distinctive training methods, instructor-led learning approach, and flexible, multi-platform delivery, together enhance learners’ motivation and self-confidence necessary for successful communication on a global stage.

Berlitz offers trainings in all living languages, intercultural and management skills. Instruction is available through various delivery platforms (face-to-face, virtual, online, mobile, study abroad) designed to teach the skills, build self-confidence and empower people to succeed on a global stage. Our programs are custom designed to fit the specific needs of our clients, should they be large or small corporations, individuals, young students or children. A Berlitz learner understands that communication goes way beyond languages and is qualified to speak with confidence.

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**

The instructor will work online from her/his preferred location (i.e., home) and will report to Berlitz Canada’s Online Department Manager. Students are based in Canada (not withstanding exceptional cases.)

If you have native fluency in English/Spanish/French/German (either one or more of these) and a passion for both learning and teaching, then Berlitz may be the right place for you to utilize your knowledge and skills while developing yourself both personally and professionally as a Language Instructor

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

As a Language Instructor, you will deliver lessons in accordance with Berlitz teaching principles: focusing on the interests and needs of your students.

Additional responsibilities for the Language Instructor include:

- Keeping student records and profile cards up to date
- Participating in your performance evaluation plan
- Integrating learning technology into teaching programs

**REQUIREMENTS**

As a Language Instructor for Berlitz, you must have exceptional communication skills in the language/s taught. You must be able to speak the required language at native fluency level. We are seeking interactive and motivated instructors who are comfortable working from home or your own office on a flexible schedule.

Additional responsibilities for the Language Instructors include:

- Eligible to work as independent contractor in Argentina (Monotributo up to date, a must)
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, a plus
- Teaching experience, a plus

**Other requirements**:

- Comfortable use of Windows or Apple systems (to be tested upon first round of interviews and training sessions)
- Good and reliable internet connection
- Appropriate environment for online teaching (noise-free, tidy background, etc.)

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: CAD $4.50 per teaching unit (45 minutes of lesson)

**Benefits**:

- Work from home opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity of developing skills in other languages

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: $3.00 - $4.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
Completely remote position

Application Question(s):

- Have you taught using online streaming platforms? e.g Zoom; Teams; Google Meet

**Experience**:

- teaching: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- english (required)
- French (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (required)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)
- Day Shift (preferred)