Virtual Language Instructor - ASL, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Spanish

Who We Are Hiring

Kindred Scholars Academy is hiring Language Educators for our virtual microschool.

We are currently seeking educators in:

• American Sign Language (ASL)
• European Portuguese
• Brazilian Portuguese
• Spanish

This role is intended for individuals with strong fluency and real-world experience in their language.

Qualified candidates may include individuals such as:

• native or near-native speakers
• certified language teachers
• interpreters or translators (where applicable)
• individuals with degrees in language, linguistics, or related fields
• educators with prior language teaching experience

Applicants without strong fluency in the language they are applying to teach are not a good fit.

Classes Focus On

• foundational vocabulary and grammar
• conversational fluency
• listening and speaking skills
• reading and writing (for spoken languages)
• cultural context and real-world usage
• interactive language practice

For ASL specifically:

• receptive and expressive signing
• visual grammar and structure
• Deaf culture and community

Important Information

Please read carefully before applying.

• This is a 1099 contractor role
• Compensation is for live teaching time only

Prep time, grading, weekly written feedback, and communication are not separately paid.

• Pay is based on enrollment, not experience
• Educators must be comfortable teaching very small classes, including single learners

Applicants seeking hourly pay for preparation or guaranteed class sizes may find this role is not the right fit.

Teaching Format & Expectations

Most classes:

• meet once or twice per week
• meet primarily weekdays 9am to 5pm Eastern
• weeknights and weekends do have a need, but the greatest need is weekdays
• run 30 minutes per session
• include no more than 10 learners

Classes must be interactive and discussion-based.

Every class must include an interactive learning activity using one of the following tools:

• Kahoot
• Blooket
• Gimkit
• Jeopardy-style review games

These tools must be used in every class to reinforce learning and maintain student engagement.

Single-Learner Classes

Educators must be prepared to teach classes with any enrollment size, including single-learner classes.

• These sessions are still treated as group classes
• Compensation follows the single-learner rate

Single-learner classes cannot be converted into private tutoring.

Responsibilities

• lead engaging virtual language classes
• facilitate discussion and student participation
• incorporate required interactive tools in every class
• provide weekly written learner feedback
• submit progress reports and grades
• communicate professionally within 24 hours
• follow curriculum provided by Kindred Scholars Academy

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• be fluent in the language they are applying to teach
• have experience using or teaching the language

Examples include:

• native or near-native speakers
• ASL users connected to the Deaf community
• language educators
• interpreters or translators

Applicants must also:

• live in the United States
• be eligible to work as a 1099 contractor
• be comfortable teaching online

Compensation & Pay Structure

This is a 1099 contractor position.

Educators are paid per 30-minute class session based on enrollment.

Per 30-minute session:

1 learner – $10
2 learners – $15
3 learners – $20
4 learners – $25
5 learners – $30
6 learners – $35
7 learners – $40
8 learners – $45
9 learners – $50
10 learners – $55

Important notes:

• Pay is for live teaching time only
• Prep time is not separately compensated
• Feedback, grading, and communication are included responsibilities
• Rates are non-negotiable

Hiring Process

Step 1 – Application Review
Step 2 – Video Introduction
Step 3 – First Interview
Step 4 – Role Overview Meeting
Step 5 – Mock Class with Live Student
Step 6 – Expectations & Q&A Meeting
Step 7 – Onboarding
Step 8 – Initial Teaching Phase

Mock class must include an interactive activity using Kahoot, Blooket, Gimkit, or a Jeopardy-style game.

New educators begin with one class only. Additional classes are added after alignment is demonstrated.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $110.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• The teaching platform is secular, inclusive and diverse. You will provide your preferred Name/Pronouns. Are you comfortable with providing a safe space for all students?
• Do you live in the US?
• Have you ever had a teaching account—either as an individual or through an organization—on Outschool.com?

Please note: This refers specifically to the Outschool.com platform, not to other virtual schools or online programs.

• Are you comfortable teaching single-learner classes that are still treated as group classes and paid at the single-learner rate?
• All classes must include interactive activities using tools such as Kahoot, Blooket, Gimkit, or Jeopardy-style games.

Are you comfortable incorporating interactive tools in every class?

• Educators are expected to respond to parent and admin messages within 24 hours during the work week.

Are you able to maintain this level of communication?

• This role requires educators to be self-starters who carefully read instructions and locate information independently (such as class schedules, lesson plans, and internal documents).

Are you comfortable working in an environment where you are expected to find and follow instructions independently?

• Educators are responsible for checking internal systems to confirm:
• which classes they are teaching
• lesson plans and materials
• class schedules and updates

Are you comfortable managing these responsibilities independently?

• Do you understand that this role is paid only for live teaching time and that preparation, grading, feedback, and communication are not separately compensated?
• Are you comfortable with our firm, non-negotiable pay structure?

Project-based pay is determined by class size for each 30-minute session. Classes run even if only one learner is enrolled, and class sizes may vary from week to week.

Group Class Rates (30-minute sessions):

$10 for 1 learner (equivalent to $20/hour)

$15 for 2 learners

$20 for 3 learners

$25 for 4 learners

$30 for 5 learners

$35 for 6 learners

$40 for 7 learners

$45 for 8 learners

$50 for 9 learners

$55 for 10 learners

45 minute sessions are $5 more

1:1 Rates:

$20 for 30 minutes

$40 for 60 minutes

All educators are also responsible for posting homework and submitting progress reports. We offer resources to help streamline these tasks.

Do you understand that pay is based on class enrollment, not experience or credentials?

• Some assignments will be completed in Google Docs, and educators will be expected to review and provide detailed comments and corrections directly in the document.

Are you comfortable reviewing and commenting on student work in Google Docs within 48 hours of their submission?

• Please confirm that you have read the entire job description and understand the expectations described.
• Which language are you able to teach? Briefly describe why you are qualified to teach it?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: Remote