Russian Language Coach

Position:
Russian Language Coach (part-time)

Company:
Mango Languages

Location:
Southfield or Remote

Employment type:
Contractor / Remote

Short Summary:
Mango Languages is seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable language instructors for Mango Live, our online live instruction program. This remote position allows you to prepare personalized learning assignments and live sessions using proprietary tools, coaching both groups and individuals.

Responsibilities:
- Apply the communicative approach and the Mango methodology in online language instruction.
- Prepare personalized sessions using proprietary Mango Language learning tools.
- Coach professional clientele and, in some cases, their spouses and children.
- Evaluate students’ language proficiency and provide regular progress reports.
- Manage multiple individual and group students with various schedules across varied levels of proficiency.
- Manage attendance records, student schedules, and syllabi.
- Commit to teaching between 10 and 30 hours per week, usually during US working hours.
- Commit to initial online orientation, paid for by Mango Languages.

Requirement:
- Native speaker of Russian
- Advanced proficiency in English (C1 and above)
- Demonstrated experience teaching Russian to English speakers and/or a degree in language teaching, applied linguistics, or a teaching certification
- Passion for the learning and teaching of language and culture
- Experience using technology in live online language instruction
- Reliable internet connection
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of language proficiency standards, including ACTFL
- Comprehensive understanding of the language learner in a virtual environment
- Experience working with a diverse population of learners
- Advanced knowledge of current trends in instructional methodologies
- Experience with Moodle, Google Suite (Sheets and Docs), and Zoom, preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years of language teaching experience, preferred

Benefits:
- Regular feedback and ongoing training to help you grow as an individual and professional.
- Opportunity to connect from anywhere in the world with a flexible schedule.
- Be part of a diverse team of coaches and administrators.