Are you a fluent French speaker who enjoys teaching and helping others learn? We are seeking engaging In-Person French Instructors to teach single students and small groups at our Kitchener facility (50 Ottawa St South).
This is a flexible, part-time position ideal for passionate educators looking to guide learners of varying skill levels toward fluency and exam readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Dynamic Lessons: Lead customized, interactive French sessions adapted to diverse student needs and learning objectives.
- Track & Communicate Progress: Share brief weekly updates with students or parents and ensure steady learning milestones are met.
- Encourage Consistency: Commit to assigned class schedules across the full academic session.
- Curate Course Material: Assign targeted practice work to reinforce classroom concepts and assist with exam prep (DELF/DALF) when needed.
- Build an Engaging Environment: Maintain a supportive, energetic classroom culture.
Key Qualifications
- Language Skills: Near-native or native-level fluency in French, coupled with strong English communication skills.
- Local Resident: Must currently live in the Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, or Guelph area and be able to commute to our center at 50 Ottawa St South.
- Work Authorization: Must be legally permitted to work in Canada.
- Teaching Background: Prior experience in language tutoring, classroom teaching, or education is highly valued.
Compensation & Working Hours
- Hours:
1 to 10 hours per week (flexible based on your availability).
- Schedule: Primary demand is during weekday evenings and weekends. You choose the specific class times you wish to take on.
- Tiered Pay Structure:
- 1-on-1 Instruction: $26.00 / hour
- 1-on-2 Instruction: $28.00 / hour
- Small Groups (3 to 7 students): $30.00 / hour
Instructor Perks
- Flexible Scheduling: Build a schedule that fits around your personal commitments.
- Convenient Location: On-site LRT and bus access, plus free parking.
- Growth Opportunities: First priority for added online teaching hours as they become available.
- Staff Discounts: Discounted tuition rates on other language offerings (English, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Cantonese).
- Community & Development: Access to team workshops, professional development, and school social events.
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume along with a brief note introducing yourself. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by our team. To keep our hiring process streamlined, please refrain from contacting us via direct phone or email regarding application status.
Work Location: In person at 50 Ottawa St South, Kitchener, ON
Experience: 1 year of language teaching or tutoring experience (Preferred)
Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Language training provided
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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