Instructor for Spanish Language [Job Vacancy ID: ST7]
Instructor for Spanish Language Language: Tico Spanish (Specific dialect of Costa Rica). Location: Heredia, Costa Rica. Employment type: Freelance. Student: One adult student seeking to learn Spanish. Student native language: English. Schedule: 2x per week for 60 minutes; available weekdays between 1pm and 3pm. Start Date: Week of June 29th Length of Contract: Up to 80 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 Spanish Language Instructor to deliver remote lessons to an adult student in Heredia, Costa Rica. 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 basic conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, cultural concepts and grammar in Spanish. Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to support continuous improvement. Encourage active participation and build the student’s confidence in speaking and understanding Spanish. 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 Costa Rica Spanish. Proven experience in teaching/instructuring Spanish as a second language, preferably in a one-to-one setting. Strong knowledge of Spanish 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 Spanish, 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 in case of questions and in case you may wish us to delete your personal data. Apply To This Job