Busuu
Freelance Online Japanese Teacher - Remote
Remote work allowed only within certain countries or regions.
Employer listed it 2 days ago · Added yesterday
First listed 2 days ago.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Timezone
US East
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Education
The employer did not publish a salary, and we have too few comparable roles to estimate one.
Remote flexibility
Region Restricted
Remote work is allowed, but only for candidates based in Mexico, Canada.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Mexico City, Canada, MX"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Applications outside the listed area are usually rejected
- Timezone overlap with the listed area is often expected
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About the role
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 Japanese Teacher do at Busuu?
As a Freelance Online Japanese Teacher at Busuu, you’ll play a key role in helping students learn Japanese 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.
What we’re looking for in a Freelance Online Language Teacher:
C2 Level of Japanese
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 in additional languages:
B2 or above in English
Bonus: Speaking more than two languages
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?
$14 paid per lesson taught
Remote position
Freedom to set your own schedule
Access to Busuu Premium, to continue your own language learning
Requirements
- ·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?
- ·$14 paid per lesson taught
- ·Freedom to set your own schedule
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, region restricted, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Busuu, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (US East).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 2d ago. Last checked today. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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