Posted 15 days ago
Freelance Online Language Teacher - Remote
@ Busuu
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Busuu, a language-learning EdTech company and part of Chegg, is building an open pool of freelance online language teachers. The work is remote, paid per lesson taught, and covers 1:1 coaching and group lessons in EN, ES, FR, DE, IT and NL for corporate clients, with freedom to set your own schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and teach 45-minute online lessons for corporate clients
- Deliver 1:1 coaching with needs analysis and level assessment
- Teach group classes of up to five people
- Create bespoke learning paths and check progress
Requirements summary:
- C2 level in the teaching language
- Valid TEFL, CELTA or related degree
- Online teaching and 1:1 coaching experience
- B1 or above in English or another language
- Strong presentation and communication skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · teamtailor
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Education |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Home |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch |
| Licences & certifications | TEFL, CELTA |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Busuu
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
About us
Joining Busuu means being part of one of the top EdTech companies in the world, a multiple award-winner recognised for its innovation and impact in language learning.
Busuu’s vision is to empower people through languages. We are the world’s largest online community for language learning, with 120+ million registered users. We make learning a language easy by combining AI-powered courses with feedback from our global community of native speakers and lesson content designed for real life.
Busuu is part of the global Chegg family. Chegg is the leading student-first connected learning platform and a NYSE listed company.
What does a Freelance Online Teacher do at Busuuu?
As a Freelance Online Language Teacher at Busuu, you’ll play a key role in helping students learn effectively and confidently. On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities will likely include:
- Planning, preparing, and teaching online lessons (45 minutes each) for corporate clients.
- 1:1 Lessons: Deliver private lessons that include both language teaching and personalised coaching - conducting needs analyses, assessing levels, creating bespoke learning paths, checking progress during lesson time, and setting clear goals.
- Group Lessons: (up to 5 people in EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, NL) Teach online group classes that focus on active learning and communication.
What we’re looking for in a Freelance Online Teacher:
C2 Level of teaching language
Valid teaching certificate such as TEFL/CELTA or related university degrees
Experience in online teaching and providing 1:1 coaching or personalised learning support
Fluency in additional languages:
B1 or above in English if your teaching language is not English
B1 or above in another language if English is your teaching language
Bonus: Speaking more than two languages
Comfortable teaching: presentation skills, negotiations, business email etiquette, meeting management, multicultural communication, etc.
Excellent communication skills to engage and teach students
High-Speed Internet, Modern Laptop / PC with a microphone and camera
Must comply with local freelance/contractor regulations
What are the terms of this freelance role?
Paid per lesson taught
Remote position
Freedom to set your own schedule
Access to Busuu Premium, to continue your own language learning
Opportunity to interact with and teach students from around the world
Valuable teaching experience with one of the industry’s leading companies
What happens next?
IMPORTANT - This is an open application to register your interest in Busuu for any language and in the case that language specific positions become available, we will reach out directly based on your application. We will keep your application saved in our database until such time as you are considered for a language specific position.
Please feel free to reach out to us to delete your information from our system if you are not happy with us storing it for future vacancies.
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