German Language Teacher

About the Role

Die Sprachakademie Guwahati is seeking an enthusiastic German Language Teacher to join our expanding academic team in Hatigaon, Guwahati, Assam, India. The role involves instructing students from beginner (A1) to upper-intermediate (B2) levels, preparing them for telc examinations, and assisting learners aiming for professional opportunities in Germany, especially within the nursing sector. The position is full-time and on-site, with immediate joiners preferred. Accommodation and meals are provided to support the appointed teacher during their tenure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver systematic German language classes at A1 to B2 proficiency levels based on teaching capability and batch requirements.
• Teach comprehensive aspects of German including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
• Prepare students for telc certification through exercises, mock tests, and focused review sessions.
• Incorporate practical communication skills and nursing-related vocabulary where pertinent.
• Develop lesson plans, assignments, worksheets, and interactive class activities.
• Evaluate student performance, keep detailed progress reports, and offer constructive feedback.
• Encourage student confidence, fluency, and exam readiness.
• Maintain attendance logs and foster a disciplined, supportive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with the academic team to ensure uniform teaching standards and batch progress.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possession of at least a B2-level certificate in German from telc or Goethe, with all examination components passed. C1 proficiency is favorable.
• Strong expertise in German grammar, accurate pronunciation, and conversational skills.
• Competence in teaching German at A1–A2 levels; ability to instruct B1–B2 levels is an asset.
• Knowledge of telc examination formats and preparation strategies preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, patience, and the capability to teach students from various backgrounds.
• Organizational skills for lesson planning, classroom management, and progress tracking.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in Guwahati with immediate availability being a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching German to nursing or healthcare students.
• Familiarity with preparing students for telc B1 or B2 exams.
• Experience in German language teaching generally.
• Knowledge of English, Hindi, or Assamese to assist in explaining concepts.

Benefits

• Provided accommodation.
• Meals included.
• Growing institutional environment with collaborative opportunities.
• Professional development prospects.
• Compensation aligned with qualifications, German language proficiency, and relevant experience.