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Freelance Online Italian Teacher

Canada
Remote
Posted Sep 19, 2026
1 position

US$14 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, United Kingdom

Job summary

The teacher will plan and deliver 45-minute online Italian lessons for corporate clients, including both 1:1 coaching and group sessions. Responsibilities involve assessing student levels, creating bespoke learning paths, and tracking progress to ensure effective language acquisition.

Job details

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 Italian Teacher do at Busuu? As a Freelance Online Italian Teacher at Busuu, you’ll play a key role in helping students learn Italian 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: Teach online group classes that focus on active learning and communication. What we’re looking for in a Freelance Online Language Teacher: C2 Level of Italian 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 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? $14 paid per lesson taught Materials Provided 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? We aim to have a simple and speedy hiring process and want to make sure that we are right for you as much as the other way around. The hiring process for the freelance online role are the following 3 steps: CV application review - We will review it as quickly as possible and update on the next steps Let’s chat - Quick interview with the teacher operations manager about your experience and the role Short onboarding course Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. We pride ourselves on embracing our differences, whether they're cultural, racial, religious, or otherwise. This means each one of us comes to work knowing that we have a voice – and a safe, judgment-free zone to speak freely. If you like the sound of that, join us. We'd love to hear what you have to say.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a C2 level of Italian and a valid teaching certificate such as TEFL or CELTA. Additionally, applicants need experience in online teaching, B1 English proficiency, and a reliable home office setup with high-speed internet.