Freelance Portuguese Teacher (Remote)

About the role

Busuu, a leading EdTech company and part of the Chegg family, is hiring a fully remote freelance Portuguese teacher. You will help students learn Portuguese effectively and confidently, delivering private online lessons to corporate clients.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and teach 45-minute online lessons for corporate clients
• Deliver 1:1 lessons that combine language teaching with personalised coaching
• Conduct needs analyses and assess learners' levels
• Create bespoke learning paths and check progress during lessons
• Set clear goals for each learner

Required profile

• C2 level of Portuguese
• Valid teaching certificate such as TEFL/CELTA or a related university degree
• Experience in online teaching and 1:1 coaching or personalised learning support
• B2 or above in an additional language; speaking more than two languages is a bonus
• Comfortable teaching presentation skills, negotiations, business email etiquette, meeting management and multicultural communication
• Excellent communication skills
• High-speed internet and a modern laptop or PC with microphone and camera
• Compliance with local freelance/contractor regulations

What we offer

• $13 paid per lesson taught
• Fully remote work with freedom to set your own schedule
• Access to Busuu Premium to continue your own language learning
• The chance to teach students from around the world
• Valuable teaching experience with a leading company

The hiring process has three steps: a quick CV review, a short interview with the teacher operations manager, and a short onboarding course.