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Cloudberry, LLC

Russian Language Role Player

Barstow, CA

$22.75 - $30/hr

We focus on Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic and other non-traditional languages - critical and ... Maintain a positive team environment with customer, instructors, outside agencies and other ...

Cloudberry

Russian Language Role Player

Barstow, CA · On-site

$22.75 - $30/hr

We focus on Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic and other non-traditional languages - critical and ... Maintain a positive team environment with customer, instructors, outside agencies and other ...

Cloudberry

Arabic Language Role Player

Barstow, CA · On-site

We focus on Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic and other non-traditional languages - critical and ... Maintain a positive team environment with customer, instructors, outside agencies and other ...

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A Russian Instructor teaches the Russian language to students of various skill levels, focusing on speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension. They may work in schools, universities, language institutes, or offer private lessons. Instructors develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and incorporate cultural aspects to enhance language learning. Some positions may require fluency in both Russian and English, along with formal teaching credentials or experience.

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Infographic showing various Russian Instructor job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Online Russian Instructor (Remote)

LanguageBird, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA • Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

This is a remote online position. Russian Instructors residingin any country are invited to apply.

Who We Are


We are a premier,accreditedonlinelanguageschool seekingpassionate Russianlanguage instructors to join our team for the 2026-27 school year.


AtLanguageBird, we believe meaningful learning happens through strong relationships, engaging instruction, and a commitment to continuous growth. We value educators who take initiative, bring positive energy to their work, and create supportive learning environments where students feel challenged, connected, and empowered to succeed.

We offer Middle School and High School Russian Levels 1-6+, as well as tutoring, conversational,and test-preparationcourses.Ourcurriculum is ACTFL-aligned,and we aretextbook-free.


Rather than relying on traditional textbooks, we use ACTFL Can-Do Statements and real-world communication contexts to guide instruction.Our courses emphasize Project-Based Learning, meaningful communication, and authentic language use.We do not assess students throughtraditional assessments. Instead, instructorsfacilitateengaging learning experiencesusing a variety of digital tools and authentic resourcesand evaluate student growth through projects, participation, and performance-based assessments.
While we provide syllabiand some,instructional guidanceand resources,instructors are encouraged to bring creativity, professionalexpertise, and instructional flexibility to their lessons to meet the unique needs of each learner.


If you are student-centered, creative, technologically confident, and passionate about helping learners build languageproficiencythrough meaningful connections, you will fit right in.


Responsibilities:


  • Teach engaging one-on-one online lessons using Microsoft Teams.
  • Create a supportive and personalized learning environment that promotes student engagement, confidence, and success.
  • Assign and providetimelyfeedback onclass performance,homeworkassignments,and projects.
  • Monitor student progress andmaintainaccurategrades and academic records.
  • Communicate professionally and proactively with students, families, and LanguageBird staff as needed.
  • Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.
  • Participate in requiredtraining.

Requirements:

  • 1-2+ years of experience teaching Russian (online and/or in a school setting).
  • Native-like proficiency in Russian.
  • Bachelor'sdegreerequired.
  • Experience working with middle school and/or high school students preferred.
  • Familiarity with educational technology and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines and expectations.
  • Evening availability in U.S. time zones (PST preferred).


Please note:Submittedresumes must be in English. Applications without the required video submission will not be considered.

Instructors onboarded for the 2026-2027 school year may begin teaching prior to the official start of the school year.

Job Type:Contract

LanguageBirdis anequal-opportunityemployer.
LanguageBirddoes not sponsor US work visas.Instructorsresidingoutside the United States are hired under international contracts, while those legally authorized to work in the United States are hired under U.S.-based contracts. Compensation isdeterminedby teaching experience, education, and other qualifications relevant to the role.

I understand and accept thatifselectedas aLanguageBirdinstructor,myphotoand biography will be displayed onLanguageBird'swebsite.

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