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English Language Instructor [Job Vacancy ID: ST7]

LocalEyes

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#Education#Curriculum Development#Freelance#ESL#Language Training#TESOL#TEFL#Linguistics#American English
#One-to-One Teaching
FreelanceOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

Lake Forest, Illinois

Quick overview

Design and deliver personalized one-to-one American English lessons tailored to an adult student's goals. Monitor progress and provide feedback to improve the student's fluency, grammar, and confidence.

Requirements summary

Requires native or near-native proficiency in American English and proven experience teaching ESL in a one-to-one setting. A degree in English or Education and TEFL/TESOL certification are preferred.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateInterpersonal CommunicationLesson PlanningCurriculum DesignStudent AssessmentGrammar InstructionESL TeachingOne-to-One InstructionPronunciation CoachingAmerican English Proficiency

Job description

Instructor for English

Language

  • English (American)
  • Location:
  • Lake
  • Forest,
  • Illinois,
  • United
  • States
  • Employment type:
  • Freelance
  • Student:
  • One adult student seeking to learn
  • English
  • Schedule: 2 days per week for 90 minutes—ideally Mondays and Wednesday mornings

Start Date

  • Asap
  • Length of
  • Contract: Up to 48 hours

In STAR7 (https://www.star-7.com/en) we support our customers throughout the product information and content life cycle. STAR7 started its activity as a Language Service Provider more than 20 years ago and it is still expanding worldwide.

The STAR7 LLC Academy team works with clients such as companies and relocation companies to provide language training for families moving to new countries.

  • We are currently recruiting a Freelance English Language Instructor to deliver in-person lessons to an adult student in Lake Forest, Illinois.
  • This assignment may also lead to additional opportunities in the future, supporting other students (virtual and/or in-person).
  • Key Responsibilities - in this role you will: Design and deliver engaging one-to-one lessons tailored to the student’s level, goals, and learning style.
  • Focus on improving the student’s fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar in American English.
  • Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to support continuous improvement.
  • Encourage active participation and build the student’s confidence in speaking and understanding American English.
  • Adapt teaching methods and pace based on the student’s evolving needs.
  • Maintain clear and professional communication with the student and project manager.

Requirements

  • Native or near-native proficiency in American English.
  • Proven experience in teaching/instructuring English as a second language (ESL), preferably in a one-to-one setting.
  • Strong knowledge of American English grammar, pronunciation, and usage.
  • Ability to create engaging and personalized lesson plans.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patience, flexibility, and a student-centered approach.
  • A degree in English, Education, Linguistics, or a related field is a plus.
  • TEFL/TESOL certification or equivalent is preferred.

GDPR

In compliance with the REGULATION(EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons (GDPR), applying to this vacancy you will hereby authorise the recipient of your application to use and process your personal details for the purpose of sending you projects and job offers, recruiting, selecting staff for 10 years and you confirm to be informed of your rights. Please refer to Talent Procurement <talent_procurement@star-7.com> in case of questions and in case you may wish us to delete your personal data.

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Market context

Illinois classroom teacher demand remains steady

Illinois classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts seeking candidates who can support diverse student needs and communicate clearly with families and staff. This type of role is competitive because employers often look for classroom experience plus related backgrounds such as sociology, psychology, counseling, or education, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Portuguese can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight public speaking experience and weekend availability if you have it.

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