Backup English Trainer, Online Tutor & Learner Support (m/f/d)

Remote | Freelance | Minimum 30 hours/week (08:00--18:00 CET/CEST)

Are you a highly flexible English trainer who can step in at short notice and deliver high-quality lessons with minimal preparation time? Do you enjoy supporting learners beyond the classroom and working in a dynamic digital environment?

We are an international language school based in Germany, looking for a reliable and tech-savvy professional to join our team.

👉 This role is primarily focused on acting as a Backup Trainer, ensuring continuity for our learners when other trainers are unavailable.

Your Role -- Key Focus Areas

1. Backup Trainer (Primary Responsibility)

Step in at short notice to take over scheduled lessons when other trainers are unavailable
Ensure continuity and consistent quality of training for our participants
Deliver engaging online English lessons (A1 to advanced, including Business and Technical English)
Quickly familiarize yourself with lesson content and learner needs
Confidently teach with minimal preparation time
Adapt flexibly to different learners, levels, and course formats

2. Online Tutor & Administrative Support for Learners

Between backup teaching assignments, you will support learners and internal processes:

Provide ongoing learner support (Administrative Support for Learners)
Assist with homework, task assignment, and follow-ups
Monitor and track learner progress and learning objectives
Conduct learning progress checks and provide structured evaluations
Deliver individualized feedback to support learner development
Answer technical and pedagogical questions (in English)
Support course coordination and scheduling
Maintain learner records, documents, and CRM systems

3. Content Creation & Learner Engagement

Create engaging and easy-to-understand teaching materials (strong plus)
Develop content that simplifies complex topics in a clear and motivating way
Write posts and updates in participant chats to encourage engagement
Actively motivate learners and support consistent participation

What You Bring

English proficiency at C2 level (minimum requirement); native speakers preferred
Proven experience teaching English (A1 to advanced levels)
Ability to adapt quickly and teach with minimal preparation
High level of flexibility and reliability for short-notice scheduling
Experience in Business and/or Technical English is a plus
Strong ability to motivate learners and explain complex topics simply
Experience creating teaching materials is a strong advantage
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Confident using MS Teams and virtual teaching platforms
Tech-savvy and comfortable with e-learning tools
Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style
German skills are a strong advantage, but not required
Must be based outside of Germany (requirement)

What We Offer

Minimum 30 hours per week within 08:00--18:00 (CET/CEST)
Guaranteed number of working hours, providing planning security and reliable workload
100% remote work -- from anywhere in the world
A supportive, international, and collaborative team
A dynamic role combining teaching, tutoring, and content creation
Modern tools and a forward-thinking digital learning environment

How to Apply

If you thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment and enjoy making an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Please send us:

Your CV
Your availability (minimum 30 hours/week within CET/CEST)
Your expected hourly rate

to:

📧 [email protected]