Freelance French and Swahili Language Instructor

About the role

STAR7, a language service provider founded more than 20 years ago, is recruiting a freelance French and Swahili language instructor to teach on-site to two adult students in Nairobi, Kenya. One student wants to learn French and the other Swahili; both are native Turkish speakers with strong English. The start date is August 2026, with up to 100 hours total (50 hours of French and 50 hours of Swahili), scheduled 2 to 3 times per week at an agreed time. The assignment may lead to further opportunities with other students, virtual and/or in person.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging one-to-one lessons tailored to each student's level, goals and learning style.
• Focus on Swahili basic and daily conversation, family interactions, community engagement and school-related communication, and on French professional communication, spoken conversation, business communication and e-mail writing.
• Assess the students' existing foundation (beginner level, not dialect-specific) and adapt the curriculum accordingly.
• Monitor progress, give regular feedback and encourage active participation to build confidence in speaking and understanding.
• Adapt teaching methods and pace to the students' evolving needs, and keep clear, professional communication with the student and project manager.

Required profile

• Native in Swahili and near-native proficiency in French.
• Proven experience teaching French and Swahili as a second language, preferably one-to-one.
• A degree in Education, Linguistics or a related field is a plus.
• TEFL/TESOL certification or equivalent is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of French and Swahili grammar, pronunciation and usage.
• Ability to create engaging, personalized lesson plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, patience and a student-centered approach.
• Compliance with GDPR (EU Regulation 2016/679).