Estonian Language Instructor (Remote)

Location: Remote (Americas Time Zones)

Organization: Halbuki Linguist Cooperative – a linguist-run cooperative dedicated to high-quality, community-rooted language education, especially for less commonly taught languages.

About the role

We are seeking an Estonian language instructor to join our teaching collective and lead online group classes for adult learners. The ideal candidate will have a background in language pedagogy, linguistics, fluency in both Estonian and English, and experience teaching Estonian as a second language.

Instructors must be available to teach within the range of 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM US West Coast Time on weekdays.

Schedule

• 1–2 group classes per week, each 1–1.5 hours long.
• 8-week terms with a one-week break between terms and a longer summer break (July and August).
• Position begins in January.

Responsibilities

• Teach beginner to intermediate level Estonian language classes (online, 6–12 students per class).
• Develop lesson plans that emphasize communication, cultural context, and student engagement.
• Provide supportive, learner-centered feedback and guidance.
• Collaborate with Halbuki’s curriculum team and participate in occasional instructor meetings.
• Create teaching materials incorporating both language and cultural elements.
• Opportunities to teach private lessons may be available depending on instructor availability.

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in Estonian; strong command of English (additional languages welcome).
• Prior teaching experience (formal or informal) or the ability to explain linguistic concepts clearly and patiently.
• Passion for Estonian language, culture, and community-centered pedagogy.
• Ability to commit to a weekly class schedule for at least one term (8 weeks).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching online or leading small group instruction.
• Interest in collaborative curriculum building.
• A higher education degree in linguistics.

Pay

Generous hourly pay for teaching hours—more than double that of most competitors—with cooperative profit-share opportunities.

Benefits

• Supportive collective teaching environment with highly experienced linguists and education professionals.
• Valuable career experience and the opportunity to join an inspiring linguist cooperative.