English teacher for children in Los Altos, CA at Global LT – Sunnyvale, California

Join the Global LT community and help provide language lessons to business professionals and their families worldwide. We are hiring an English Language Teacher to provide in-person lessons to two siblings in Los Altos, CA.

Job Information

• Ref: 192482 / 192483

• Students: Two children (5 and 8 years old) – back-to-back classes

• Location: Los Altos, CA 94024 (near Woodland Vista Swim & Racquet Club)

• Preferred start date: ASAP

• Lesson format: Face-to-face, in-person

Details

• Availability:
  • Monday: 3:00–7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 2:30–4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

• Lesson Frequency: 3 times per week

• Lesson Duration: 1 hour per child (back-to-back)

• Current English level: Complete beginner

• Native/other languages: German

• Students’ language needs and goals:
  • Grammar foundations
  • Building essential vocabulary
  • Understanding the culture of their new country
  • Learning politeness strategies and social norms
  • Giving compliments appropriately
  • Making friends and navigating social situations

• Additional Information: The teacher must have experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging and age-appropriate English lessons

• Support social integration and communication skills

• Teach foundational grammar and vocabulary

• Incorporate cultural elements relevant to their new environment

• Prepare child-friendly activities that promote confidence and conversation

• Encourage polite expression, friendship-building, and everyday interaction

• Tailor lessons to individual needs during back-to-back sessions

Qualifications

• Native or near-native English proficiency

• Teaching certificate or degree in education, linguistics, or related field

• Experience teaching young children (required)

• Ability to create fun, structured, and culturally relevant lessons

• Strong communication skills and patience

All Global LT instructor positions are freelance positions. If you feel this could interest you, please submit your CV for consideration.