Remote Russian Instructor

About The Job

Students come to Berlitz not just to learn a language, but also to gain an understanding of the culture. As a part-time, Freelance Russian Instructor, you will work in a diverse environment that offers you a flexible schedule and casual dress code. While working with your students, you will use the Berlitz Method of instruction to create an environment where students feel free to experiment with the language and motivate them to achieve their language goals.

We provide you with a flexible training course where you will learn how to perform the Berlitz Method. You will also gain access to our platforms and technology which will allow you to deliver successful instruction.

This is all you need! We provide the students and support; you provide the instruction.

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare for your lessons by going through the provided material and deciding what should be taught and how it can be customized based on the student’s needs.
• Create a risk-free environment where students can feel free to make mistakes and experiment with the language.
• Document their progress after the lesson.
• Your schedule is based solely on your availability. We ask that you commit to providing 15-20 hours per week.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Teaching experience is a plus but not required.
• Expert-level Russian, intermediate English.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Technical requirements:

• A minimum of 15 Mbps download speed / 15 Mbps upload speed.
• A stable wired connection to the internet (Wi-Fi is not sufficient).
• A PC or laptop running Windows 11 or higher, or macOS 11 or higher (Linux does not support our applications).
• A USB headset and a camera.
• For those living in areas where load shedding occurs, it is required to have a backup system to support your devices.
• At least 2 GHz of base processing speed and RAM equal or above 8GB.

We offer:

• As an instructor you can attend group language sessions free of charge.
• Flexible scheduling to fit your personal needs (must keep original schedule for the first 3-4 months)
• The ability to work from home, allowing you to save time and money on your daily commute.
• Free intensive training of the Berlitz Method

Watch our video to find out more! “Becoming a Live Online Instructor”: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=0R5GT1w5B84

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, expert-level Russian, intermediate English, strong communication skills, and required computer, internet, headset, and camera equipment. Teaching experience preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• preparing lessons
• teaching students
• documenting progress

Skills & Tools

Berlitz Method, Windows 11, macOS 11

Job Details

• Category: Education services
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Part Time, Contract
• Workplace: Remote — Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
• Languages: Russian, English

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

About Berlitz

A language education provider offering instruction and cultural learning to students worldwide. — Industry: Education