Remote French Instructor (Freelance)

About the role

Berlitz is looking for a part-time, freelance French instructor to teach online. Students come to Berlitz to learn a language and understand its culture, and you will work in a diverse environment with a flexible schedule and casual dress code. You will use the Berlitz Method so that students feel free to experiment with the language and reach their goals. Training is provided, and you deliver the instruction yourself.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare each lesson using the provided material, deciding what to teach and how to customise it to the student's needs
• Create a risk-free environment where students can make mistakes and experiment freely
• Document student progress after each lesson
• Work 15-20 hours per week, according to your own availability

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Expert-level French and intermediate English
• Exceptional communication skills
• Teaching experience is a plus but not required

Technical requirements

• At least 15 Mbps download and upload speeds, on a stable wired connection (Wi-Fi is not sufficient)
• PC or laptop running Windows 11 or higher, or macOS 11 or higher (Linux is not supported)
• USB headset and a camera
• For areas with load shedding, a backup power system for your devices
• At least 2 GHz processor speed and 8 GB of RAM

What we offer

• Free group language sessions
• Flexible scheduling, with the original schedule kept for the first 3-4 months
• The ability to work from home
• Free intensive training in the Berlitz Method