About the role
IXL Learning, a global edtech leader with personalized learning products used by millions of students worldwide, is seeking a US English Language Tutor to join our Rosetta Stone Language Tutoring Team. We all share a passion for building a world in which everyone can speak, read, and write with confidence. Rosetta Stone's innovative, technology-based language and literacy solutions are used by thousands of schools, businesses, and government organizations—and millions of learners around the world. #LI-REMOTE
At Rosetta Stone we are dedicated to helping people change their lives through the power of language and literacy education. Join our passionate, energetic, and international team and add your talents to Who We Are!
As a language tutor, you will facilitate small, engaging, and safe online tutoring sessions that help learners produce speech and socialize in their new language. You will motivate thousands of learners and serve as a bridge to help them communicate thoughts and concepts, and connect cultures in a way that ultimately changes lives. You are self-motivated and take pride in your commitment to our learners and your colleagues. You are a team player and have a desire to be part of a collaborative, high-energy team. You thrive in an adaptable work environment. You understand time management and priorities and can adjust your schedule to accommodate the needs of this role.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Rosetta Stone Live Tutoring is searching for native speakers of US English to facilitate a series of energetic online language classes and provide feedback for beginner to advanced students of all ages.
Applicants MUST be comfortable with technology and have direct wired access to broadband Internet.
This is a fully remote, part-time position in the United States. Candidates must be able to work 10-12 hours weekly between the hours of 5-10am ET and/or 5pm - 12am ET (Monday through Friday).
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Deliver high-quality tutoring sessions in all products offered by Rosetta Stone
- Prepare and adapt sessions to meet the needs of both child and adult learners
- Provide actionable feedback in sessions to learners for areas of improvement
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Native US English speaker
- Proven flexibility in schedule to meet the hours outlined in the above overview
- Completion of Bachelor's degree
- Teaching and/or tutoring experience preferred (familiarity with Rosetta Stone platforms desired)
- Strong proficiency with technology and web conferencing platforms, including corresponding troubleshooting abilities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, ability to teach grammar concepts
- TEFL certification preferred
- Exceptional presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - dynamic, enthusiastic, upbeat individual who connects well with others and has a positive, collaborative attitude
- Must be comfortable with technology and have access to broadband Internet from a personal computer (wired internet connection required)
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.