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Would you like to join the Foundations Learning Group as a Learning Specialist?

Are you an ESL / EFL student looking to study or improve study abroad? A non-native professional seeking work in English-speaking environments? A global executive looking to improve your English fluency?

Learning Specialist Job Description

Location: Remote

Level: Intermediate

Type: Part-time, Long-term Position

Foundations Learning Group has established a structure that promotes effective teaching practices. A hybrid of (1) online platforms that allow teachers to work independently and (2) online schools that have specified guidelines, we provide an overarching framework, coordinate classes and payment, and serve as a resource for teachers while encouraging our experienced Learning Specialists to customize lessons that best support each student. The Learning Specialist position is a part-time, long-term, contract role. Compensation ranges by class type with monthly payments remitted by the 15th of each month

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree with a background in teaching through a major, minor, certificate, or post-graduate degree.
At least 5 years of teaching experience, ideally a mix of in-person and online.
A reliable and professional workspace with a stable, high-speed internet connection.
A passion for teaching and learning, and the flexibility to adapt and execute learning goals unique to each student.
Diverse experience and expertise in 5+ domains: Phonics, Reading/Literature, Science, History, Social Studies, Math, English/Language Arts, Test Prep (TESOL, TOEIC, SAT, ACT, AP), Business English, etc.
Availability to take on five or more students during peak class hours: Monday to Friday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Beijing time) and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing personalized lessons for each student—teaching online lessons from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Analyzing and reporting on student progress in alignment with learning goals and actionable insights.
Providing instruction across a variety of subjects and age groups, incorporating video, audio, visual, and text resources to enhance learning.
Proactively identifying and addressing challenges and adapting lessons and learning goals based on student and parent feedback.
Autonomously managing the learning environment and student and parent relationships—with a commitment to long-term student relationships.

How to Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to foundationslearninggroup@outlook.com. In your cover letter, be sure to answer the following questions:

How are you well-positioned for this unique role—having the passion and work ethic to commit to student learning long-term while being in the position to remain reliable on a part-time, flexible basis?
How many hours are you able to teach weekly and what are those times? Be sure to include these in Beijing time.
How many years of teaching experience do you have and what are the 5+ domains with which you have experience or special knowledge?

*All applicants who have complete the How to Apply instructions will receive a response within one week. We aim to provide transparent, empathetic responses regarding decisions made throughout the hiring process.

I am A LEARNER

I am A LEARNING SPECIALIST

Foundations Career Consulting

Hands-on Career Coaching & Resume and LinkedIn Optimization

Over the last decade, I have worked with ~8 national resume-writing companies, outplacement organizations, small career development businesses, private career coaches, and boutique resume-writing firms in the U.S. and Canada. It has been so rewarding to help clients gain more confidence in their professional value and brand, transition into more fulfilling roles, and better support their families with $10K, $50K, and up to $80K salary increases. I still support clients across multiple organizations, and with Foundations Career Consulting, I offer unique services to clients looking for a more tailored, empathetic, long-term, and relational approach.

SPECIALIZING IN:

Resume & LinkedIn Branding & Optimization
Career Coaching & Development
Resume Design, Tailoring & ATS Alignment
Interview Preparation & Practice
Communications & Leadership Consulting

At TFP, our mission is to get to the root of what impacts people the most—investing in their well-being so they might create the lives they desire and have a positive impact on others.

If we can be of assistance with your learning or career goals—or can support your well-being in any way, please don’t hesitate to reach out

TFP Founder & President

“How are people doing it?” “It” being surviving, managing, thriving.

Many years ago, as the realities of adulthood began to pile up, I found myself constantly asking this question. Like shakily handling the blocks of a Jenga tower, I tried to carefully balance each aspect of my life and avoid what felt like an inevitable avalanche of overwhelming responsibilities. Work. Relationships. Parenting. Money Management. Home Care. Car Maintenance. Self-Care. Personal Development. Professional Development. Community Work. Health. Fun. Sleep. It has felt and sometimes still feels like way too much.

What I found has helped calm my overwhelm is gaining more knowledge and leveraging this knowledge to make intentional investments in those crucial aspects of my life: my relationship with myself, with others, and with work.

My passions have always been in learning and communications. I love making continuous and meaningful learning easy for others. I love writing and communicating in ways that are clear, meaningful, and beautiful. I love making work and the process of finding meaningful work incrementally and exponentially better for as many people as possible. I have been fortunate to be able to combine these with The Foundations Project.

A University of Toronto alum, I specialized in professional writing, communications, and sociology. Dedicated to continuing education, I have completed numerous courses and obtained additional certifications in career coaching, teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL), phonics and reading, business planning, data analysis, marketing, LinkedIn optimization, and negotiation—a list that consistently grows.