Mango Live Coach

Summary

Join Mango Languages as a remote language instructor for our online live instruction program, Mango Live! In this contract position, you will prepare and deliver personalized blended learning assignments and live sessions using our proprietary tools. You'll coach and assess groups and individuals, leveraging communicative approaches and our methodologies. This remote role offers schedule flexibility and the opportunity to connect with a supportive team. Ongoing training and regular feedback are provided. As a key member, you'll build strong relationships with students, guiding their progress and celebrating their achievements. The ideal candidate is a native Portuguese speaker with advanced English proficiency and proven experience teaching Portuguese.

Requirements

• Native speaker of Portuguese
• Advanced proficiency in English (C1 and above)
• Demonstrated experience teaching Portuguese 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Google Suite (Sheets and Docs), Zoom, and Moodle
• Minimum 3-5 years of language teaching experience

Benefits

• Remote work
• Flexible hours
• Regular feedback and ongoing training