**Experienced Online Italian (DITALS) Teacher - Babbel Live: Join the Pioneering Team in Language Education**

Are you passionate about teaching Italian and connecting with students from around the world? Do you have a strong background in language instruction and a desire to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of online education? Look no further! We're seeking an experienced Online Italian (DITALS) Teacher to join our Babbel Live team, where you'll have the opportunity to create your own schedule, earn a competitive salary, and make a meaningful impact on students' lives. **About Babbel** At Babbel, we're driven by a purpose: creating mutual understanding through language. As one of the fastest-growing education technology companies, we're committed to providing high-quality language learning experiences that connect people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Our team is passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world. **Job Highlights** * **Location:** New York City, NY (remote work available) * **Compensation:** Competitive salary * **Start Date:** Immediate openings available * **Position:** Online Italian (DITALS) Teacher - Babbel Live * **Location:** Remote (with the flexibility to work from anywhere) **Job Description** As an Online Italian (DITALS) Teacher with Babbel Live, you'll be responsible for delivering engaging and effective online language classes to students from around the world. Your expertise and passion for teaching will be the foundation of our students' language learning journey. **Key Responsibilities:** * Deliver high-quality online language classes to students of various levels and backgrounds * Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and engagement * Develop and implement lesson plans that cater to individual students' needs and learning styles * Use prepared teaching materials and adapt them to suit the needs of your students * Communicate effectively with the Teacher Relations Team to ensure seamless support and coordination * Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance your teaching skills and stay up-to-date with industry best practices **Essential Qualifications:** * **Fluency in Italian:** You must have an outstanding command of the Italian language, either as a native speaker or with an official C2 CEFR certificate. * **Teaching Certificate:** You hold a teaching certificate in DITALS from a recognized educational institution. * **Teaching Experience:** You have a minimum of 2 years of experience teaching Italian as a second language. * **Technical Skills:** You're highly familiar with Zoom.us and have experience using virtual classroom software. * **Communication and Connectivity:** You're able to bridge the virtual gap by keeping students engaged and motivated. **Preferred Qualifications:** * **Degree in a Language-Related Field:** A degree in a language-related field is a plus, but not required. * **Online Teaching Experience:** Experience teaching groups online is a plus, but not required. * **Technical Equipment:** You have a high-speed internet connection, a headset with microphone, and a laptop/desktop with a camera. **Skills and Competencies:** * **Adaptability:** You're able to handle unexpected technical problems and challenging teaching situations confidently and professionally. * **Communication:** You're able to communicate easily with the Teacher Relations Team and students from diverse backgrounds. * **Energetic and Passionate:** You're enthusiastic about teaching and eager to learn from your students and peers. * **Flexibility:** You're able to work independently and manage your time effectively to meet the demands of online teaching. **Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:** * **Create Your Own Schedule:** You decide what time, which days, and how regularly you want to teach online. * **Earn More for Top Performance:** A transparent payment scale starts out on a base rate, which is scaled up according to your performance. * **Use Prepared Teaching Materials:** All materials for your online teaching job are provided and ready to use for each class, tailor-made for each learning level. * **Get All the Support You Need:** The Online Teaching Team will help you with all your requests, from scheduling to invoicing, setting up your Zoom account and anything else you'll need to teach online. * **Further Your Teaching Career:** You'll receive training to continue developing your professional skills as well as 1:1 feedback, workshops, and access to training materials to teach English online successfully. * **Meet International Students:** Engage with students from all over the world and discuss diverse and relevant topics with this remote teaching job. **Work Environment and Company Culture:** * **Remote Work:** You'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere, with the option to join our team in New York City. * **Dynamic Team:** You'll be part of a dynamic team that's passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world. * **Inclusive Culture:** We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a work environment that's welcoming and supportive of all team members. **Compensation, Perks, and Benefits:** * **Competitive Salary:** You'll earn a competitive salary based on your performance. * **Flexible Scheduling:** You'll have the flexibility to create your own schedule and work at times that suit you best. * **Professional Development:** You'll receive ongoing training and professional development to enhance your teaching skills and stay up-to-date with industry best practices. * **Supportive Team:** You'll have access to a supportive team that's dedicated to helping you succeed in your role. **Don't Hesitate, Apply!** If you're a passionate and experienced Italian teacher who's eager to join a dynamic team that's shaping the future of online education, we encourage you to apply! Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement – we value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today and take the first step towards an exciting new career opportunity! Apply for this job