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German Language Speaker

Charleston, WV

$34/hr

A native or fluent German speaker * Detail-oriented with strong language instincts * Based in or able to commute to Manhattan, Seattle/Redmond, or Menlo Park * Authorized to work in the US -- no tech ...

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German Language Speaker

Charleston, WV

$38/hr

A native or fluent German speaker * Detail-oriented with strong language instincts * Based in or able to commute to Manhattan, Seattle/Redmond, or Menlo Park * Authorized to work in the US -- no tech ...

ABC German School

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German Educator and Teacher

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Native or fluent German speaker * Experience working with preschool-aged children * Creative, engaging, and nurturing teaching style * Passion for supporting children's language acquisition and ...

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Align Technology, Inc.

$18.25 - $25.25/hr

Very good written and spoken German (native speaker or C1 level) * Good English skills (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus * Exciting and varied tasks in a dynamic and growing ...

TTEC

Verbal proficiency in both English minimum B2 level) and German (native speakers or near, C1 + level) * Develop relationships with clients over the phone * Strong client-oriented mindset, courage to ...

CLO Virtual Fashion

Excellent command of written and spoken German (native speaker) and English (fluent). * Solid knowledge of German employment law. * Familiar with and interested in technology (metaverse, AI, digital ...

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Instructor of German - intro course in German Linguistics (either German Historical Linguistics or G

Instructor of German - intro course in German Linguistics (either German Historical Linguistics or G

Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT • On-site

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 23 days ago

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7.3

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Middlebury College's German Summer Language School is pleased to announce a vacancy for a temporary position for a graduate-level introductory course in German linguistics, either in German Historical Linguistics or in German Applied Linguistics, also from the German-speaking countries.
In addition to the salary, lodging and a complete meal plan will be provided. Insurance is available.
Qualifications
The successful candidate holds a Ph.D. in German (DaF, Germanistik, Linguistik, historischeGermanistik), has at least two years of teaching experience at an institution of higher learning/ a university in the German-speaking countries, and is a native speaker or equivalent (bilingual). S/he will join a highly motivated community of students and colleagues in an intensive immersion environment where living and learning are fully integrated. Must be willing and able to live on campus and participate in all aspects of the program, including meals and co-curricular activities.
For more information about this program, please visit: http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/grad_programs/germa
Application Instructions
To apply, send a letter of interest, a CV, statistical student evaluations (if available) and at least one letter of recommendation. Only complete applications will be considered.
Applications will be solicited via Interfolio only.
Location: Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT (USA). Room and board provided, travel and visa expenses not included. Salary highly competitive.
Application deadline is January 7th, but the position will be open until filled. This position is for summer 2019 only.

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