[Hiring] Russian Language Coach @Mango Languages

Role Description

Mango Languages is looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable language instructors for Mango Live, our online live instruction program. In this remote contract position, you’ll prepare personalized blended learning assignments and live sessions using proprietary Mango Languages learning tools. You’ll coach and assess groups and/or individual working professionals. In your classes, you will use the communicative approach as well as proprietary methodologies and curricula to facilitate our online live instruction sessions.

This remote position allows you to connect from anywhere in the world and enjoy the flexibility to work at hours that suit you and your schedule. In this role, you will be part of a diverse team of coaches and administrators who are there to support you and exchange ideas. Regular feedback and ongoing training will help you grow as an individual and professional. You will build relationships and establish powerful connections with your students as you guide them and follow their progress.

As the ideal candidate, you are able to communicate clearly and effectively in both English and your native language. You are an experienced educator with a passion for learning and teaching language and culture.

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Key Characteristics

• Passionate about teaching and sharing language and culture
• Promote effective communication in a multicultural and multilingual environment
• High standard of responsibility and accountability
• High level of adaptability
• Enthusiasm for incorporating technology in language learning
• Skilled at working effectively with others in a team
• Have a flexible schedule
• Strong communication skills and responsiveness on email
• Readiness to think critically and ask questions
• Ability to give and receive feedback
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proven track record of consistently meeting deadlines
• Have strong problem solving skills

How to apply

Submit a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications as they relate to the job description.

IMPORTANT: (We will not review your application if we do not receive this!) Please submit an introduction video (Max: 2 minutes) in English to ( [email protected] ). Tell us about yourself and why you are interested in working as a Russian instructor for Mango Live.

Closing

At Mango we maintain a drug-free workplace. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.