Language Specialist (Independent Contractor)

We believe a great specialist does more than deliver lessons.

Our specialists should:

  • Care about their learners
  • Continue developing their own skills
  • Adapt to different learning needs
  • Respect different backgrounds and perspectives
  • Create a supportive learning environment
  • Communicate professionally
  • Take responsibility for their work
  • Help learners become more confident and independent

As a Specialist at The Polyglot Project, you may be involved in:

  • Conducting online language classes
  • Teaching individual or group learners
  • Preparing lessons and activities
  • Providing corrections and feedback
  • Monitoring learner progress
  • Encouraging student participation
  • Adjusting lessons to learner needs
  • Communicating with the Polyglot Project team
  • Maintaining professional standards

Requirements:

Junior Specialist

  • Native or near-native speaker with a passion for informal teaching.
  • No formal experience or credentials required.
  • Must be 18 years or older.

Senior Specialists

  • Native or near-native speaker with professional certification or extensive experience in teaching a language as a foreign or second language.
  • Must be 21 years or older with at least 3-5 years of teaching experience.
  • Required credentials (any of the following):
    • Accredited language teaching certificate (CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL, DELE, ELE, CTCSOL, etc.) from a recognized institution (accreditation details must be available on the certificate or institution’s website).
    • University degree in language teaching or training.
    • Teaching license.
    • Proof of employment at a language teaching institution.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a casual, independent contractor position with flexible hours that may vary weekly based on the Company and clients’ needs. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours, and work will be offered as needed. You may be asked to work at different times, including evenings and weekends, depending on student availability. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability. A schedule will be provided based on your availability and student needs, with notice given in advance when possible. This is not a part-time or full-time role, and hours may fluctuate based on business demands.

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