(Remote Work) English Curriculum Content Writer – Duolingo

Duolingo

Company Website: https://www.duolingo.com/
Remote Locations: Worldwide
Job Type: Freelance, Contract

Job Overview:

• English curriculum content writer for speakers of Chinese at Duolingo (freelance)
• Location: Remote Worldwide
• Job Type: Contract

Use your expertise in teaching English to Chinese speakers to help bring English language education to the world.

Duolingo is looking for an ESL/EFL expert with native or near-native proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese who has experience teaching English to Chinese speakers and developing English language curricula. This is a temporary freelance position (no benefits included). All work will be conducted remotely and hours are flexible.

Job Responsibilities:

• Use your pedagogical expertise to develop course content, such as explicit grammar instruction, for an online English course for speakers of Chinese.
• Identify the challenges that Chinese speakers might have when learning English, and tailor course curriculum to their needs.
• Exercise brevity, creativity, and humor to ensure that course material is concise, fun, and engaging.
• Help define project details, set timeframes, and coordinate project activities.

Job Requirements:

• Native or near-native proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese
• MA in TESOL/related field or TESOL certificate and equivalent experience
• Experience teaching English as a second/foreign language to Chinese speakers
• Basic computer skills (Google docs, spreadsheets)
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work 10-15 hours a week
• Ability to have 1-3 meetings every week between 9am-9pm CST (China Standard Time); we are flexible regarding the exact time

Exceptional candidates will have:

• PhD in education, TESOL, or a related field
• Experience creating language learning material/curricula
• Familiarity with the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR)
• Experience in team teaching, supervision of others, and/or project management

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