Greek Children's Language Instructor (In-person)

Position Overview

This role requires leading approximately 1–3 group classes per week in person, each lasting 1 to 1.5 hours, in a 15-week term starting this fall. The instructor will be responsible for creating age-appropriate teaching materials, incorporating both language and cultural elements into lessons, and ensuring a fun, supportive, and motivating learning environment.

Work Schedule and Role Expectations

The role will involve leading group classes in person in Oakland, California, and may include opportunities to teach private lessons depending on availability.

Benefits And Compensation

We offer generous hourly pay for teaching hours, more than double that of most competitors, though we are not able to provide other benefits at this time. The position provides valuable career experience and the opportunity to join an inspiring linguist cooperative with talented and passionate peers.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, interactive Greek language lessons tailored to children of various ages and levels.
• Develop creative, age-appropriate lesson plans that incorporate games, songs, and cultural activities.
• Absess students' progress through observation and informal evaluations, and provide constructive feedback to families.
• Create a safe, supportive, and fun classroom environment that encourages curiosity and participation.
• Communicate with parents and program administrators about class progress, scheduling, and student needs.
• Collaborate with the program director and other instructors to align teaching methods and curriculum goals.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Greek, Linguistics, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Language Proficiency: Native or near-native fluency in Greek and working proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Teaching Experience: Mandatory: At least 2–3 years of experience teaching a language, with a strong preference for teaching children. Highly Preferred: Experience teaching Greek as a foreign/heritage language.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Professional, responsible, timely, and respectful.
• Experience working with children in any capacity (school, camps, tutoring, community programs) is highly preferred.