Freelance French Language Instructor

About the role

STAR7, a language service provider active for more than 20 years, is recruiting a freelance French language instructor to teach in person in Zurich, Switzerland. The assignment is for an adult student and runs for up to 100 hours, with one to two lessons per week of 60 to 90 minutes, starting as soon as possible by May. It may open further opportunities with other students, virtual and in person.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging one-to-one lessons tailored to the student's level, goals and learning style.
• Focus on improving fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar in French.
• Monitor progress and give regular feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Encourage active participation and build the student's confidence in speaking and understanding French.
• Adapt teaching methods and pace to the student's evolving needs.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with the student and project manager.

Required profile

• Native or near-native proficiency in French.
• Proven experience teaching French as a second language, preferably one-to-one.
• A degree in French, Education, Linguistics or a related field is a plus.
• TEFL/TESOL certification or equivalent is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of French grammar, pronunciation and usage.
• Ability to create engaging, personalized lesson plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience and flexibility, and a student-centered approach.