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Vietnamese Language teacher ID- 1101399

Language Trainers

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

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Posted 27 days ago

Job description

About Us
Language Trainers is an international language training company working with freelance teachers of 99+ languages in hundreds of cities worldwide. Founded in 2004, our motto is Any Language, Anytime, Anywhere.
We provide customized language training to professionals and private students for work, family, and travel purposes.
📍 Position Details
We are currently looking for a Vietnamese Language Teacher for one of our clients in Pittsburgh, United States.
  • Reference ID: 1101399
  • Course Type: Conversational
  • Format: one-to-one
  • Total Hours: 20
  • Session length: two-hour
  • Location: Would prefer trainer's office or Brookline Public Library (For reference, client's zipcode is 15226)
  • Student Level: Beginner
  • Student Age Group: 25-34
  • Schedule: once per week, (Monday, Tuesday, Saturday on late afternoon/early evening)
  • Start Date: 2026-08-01
  • Motivation: Conversation with Vietnamese in-laws

🎯 Ideal Candidate
  • Be a native Vietnamese speaker and/or hold a relevant teaching qualification
  • Have experience as a language teacher, translator or interpreter
  • Have a valid work permit/visa
  • Live within 20 miles of the specified location

💼 Conditions
  • Schedule and location may be flexible based on availability
  • Hourly rate is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
  • Freelance, part-time position
  • We are not able to sponsor visas

📩 How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in joining our growing team, please submit:
  • Your CV (with references, if available)
  • Your availability
  • Your earliest possible start date

Please apply only if you meet the stated conditions.

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