Offer summary

Qualifications:

Native proficiency in German and English., Previous online teaching experience with large groups., Knowledge of the CEFR framework and familiarity with the Babbel app., A university degree in German Teaching, Education, Linguistics, or a related field is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Teach the Intensive German Course (A1-B1 level).

Engage in introductory calls with prospective learners to guide them on the program.

Provide feedback on the curriculum and support in-class activities.

Maintain availability for 10-20 hours per week for at least 3 months.

Job description

We are looking for Online Teachers (German) (Freelancer) who want to pioneer a new product offering for immigrants who are looking to integrate into Germany. This new blended learning German language course will focus on two separate components: 1. An intensive German course (A1-B1) and 2. An integration component.

This is a remote freelancer position to start ASAP.

You will:

Teach the Intensive German Course (A1-B1 level)
Engage in introductory calls with prospective learners to provide guidance on the program and encourage them to join a course. Successful conversions will be incentivised.
Support with curriculum feedback and provide guidance on in-class activities.
Provide between 10-20h of availability per week for at least 3 months, with a potential to increase once we scale.

You have:

German & English language skills (native proficiency)
Previous online teaching experience teaching large groups of students
Knowledge of the CEFR framework
Familiarity with the Babbel app
Experience in the field of language learning and familiarity with the digital self-study market
A tax number for freelance work (not necessarily issued by the German authorities)

Nice to Have:

Knowledge of other languages is a strong plus (Ukrainian, Arabic etc).
Knowledge of migration/integration courses in Germany.
Previous experience in a fast-paced start-up environment is a strong plus.
A university degree in German Teaching, Education, Linguistics, or a related field
A passion for languages and cultures

Why Babbel?

Work in a truly purpose-driven business
A steep learning curve - personally and professionally
Be part of a very diverse and international team
An agile, challenging environment and a culture of experimentation
Being part of helping millions of people to learn languages

Diversity at Babbel

As part of our ongoing journey towards building a diverse, equitable and inclusive company, we welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in tech. We are a learning company, inside and out, and we encourage you to apply even if you do not fit all the technical requirements - all candidates are assessed based on skills, qualifications and on our business needs. Please state your pronouns in your application, and let us know if you’d like to be addressed by a name other than the one appearing on your official documents. If you have a disability or special need, feel welcome to inform us, so that we can provide you with the proper assistance in the application process.

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