Freelance Online Portuguese Teacher

About the role

Busuu, a language-learning community with 120+ million users and part of the Chegg family, is hiring a fully remote freelance Portuguese teacher. You will help students learn Portuguese effectively and confidently, delivering 45-minute online lessons for corporate clients.

Key responsibilities

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

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 position 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

Application is made through the Busuu careers page, followed by a quick CV review, a brief interview with the teacher operations manager and a short onboarding course.