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English Language Instructor [Job Vacancy ID: ST7]

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Posted 3 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Lake Forest, IL 60045, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Contract

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  • STAR7 is seeking a Freelance English Language Instructor to provide in-person lessons to an adult student in Lake Forest, Illinois.
  • The instructor will conduct classes for 90 minutes, two days a week, ideally on Monday and Wednesday mornings, with a contract length of up to 48 hours.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in teaching English as a second language, preferably in a one-to-one setting, and a native or near-native proficiency in American English.
  • The role emphasizes personalized lesson planning, monitoring student progress, and fostering confidence in speaking and understanding American English.
  • Salary details are not specified, but applicants are encouraged to possess a degree in a related field and TEFL/TESOL certification, with a focus on a student-centered teaching approach.

Instructor for English Language

Language: English (American)

Location: Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Employment type: Freelance

Student: One adult student seeking to learn English
Schedule: 2 days per week for 90 minutes—ideally Mondays and Wednesday mornings

Start Date: Asap
Length of Contract: Up to 48 hours

In STAR7 (https://www.star-7.com/en) we support our customers throughout the product information and content life cycle. STAR7 started its activity as a Language Service Provider more than 20 years ago and it is still expanding worldwide.

 

The STAR7 LLC Academy team works with clients such as companies and relocation companies to provide language training for families moving to new countries.

 

We are currently recruiting a Freelance English Language Instructor to deliver in-person lessons to an adult student in Lake Forest, Illinois. This assignment may also lead to additional opportunities in the future, supporting other students (virtual and/or in-person).

Key Responsibilities - in this role you will:

  • Design and deliver engaging one-to-one lessons tailored to the student’s level, goals, and learning style.
  • Focus on improving the student’s fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar in American English.
  • Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to support continuous improvement.
  • Encourage active participation and build the student’s confidence in speaking and understanding American English.
  • Adapt teaching methods and pace based on the student’s evolving needs.
  • Maintain clear and professional communication with the student and project manager.


Requirements


  • Native or near-native proficiency in American English.
  • Proven experience in teaching/instructuring English as a second language (ESL), preferably in a one-to-one setting.
  • Strong knowledge of American English grammar, pronunciation, and usage.
  • Ability to create engaging and personalized lesson plans.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience, flexibility, and a student-centered approach.
  • A degree in English, Education, Linguistics, or a related field is a plus.
  • TEFL/TESOL certification or equivalent is preferred.

GDPR:  In compliance with the REGULATION(EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons (GDPR), applying to this vacancy you will hereby authorise the recipient of your application to use and process your personal details for the purpose of sending you projects and job offers, recruiting, selecting staff for 10 years and you confirm to be informed of your rights.

Please refer to Talent Procurement <talent_procurement@star-7.com> in case of questions and in case you may wish us to delete your personal data.






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