Freelance Brazilian Portuguese Language Instructor

About the role

STAR7, a language service provider founded more than 20 years ago, is recruiting a freelance Brazilian Portuguese instructor to deliver virtual one-to-one lessons to an adult beginner student whose native language is French. The assignment is remote, starts around mid-August and lasts up to 27 hours; it may open further opportunities with other students.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Native or near-native proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese.
• Proven experience teaching Brazilian Portuguese as a second language, preferably one-to-one.
• Strong knowledge of PTB grammar, pronunciation and usage.
• Ability to create engaging, personalized lesson plans.
• Degree in Portuguese, Education, Linguistics or a related field is a plus.

Required skills

• TEFL/TESOL certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, flexibility and a student-centered approach.