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Job Description

We are hiring English Test Auditors as independent contractors worldwide (with the exception of the USA at this time) to:

  • Review and audit test taker behaviors for a recorded online English proficiency test
  • Ensure that all tests are processed within 48 hours of being uploaded to the site
  • Notify supervisors of issues via Slack messaging tool
  • Be available for 3-5 monthly remote meetings


Requirements:

  • Expert English fluency
  • Language evaluation, teaching and test proctoring experience defined by having one or more of the following:
    • A TEFL/TESOL/ESL certificate (120-hour minimum) PLUS 2 or more years of applied ESL experience
    • A BA/MA in Linguistics/TESOL/Education
    • A BA/MA in another relevant education field with experience in assessment and teaching
  • Experience using the CEFR
  • Ability to utilize G-suite tools such as Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
  • Ability to read gestures, facial expressions, and behaviors
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to follow directions and decision-making skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced remote-work environment and adapt to frequent process changes
  • Strong, high-speed internet connection
  • Plans to live in current location for at least one year


Nice-To-Haves:

  • Fluency in other languages (especially in Mandarin, Arabic, or any Indian language)


Schedule & Contract Details:

  • Must commit to at least 20 hours per week (with priority given to those who can work 25+ hours)
  • Work at least 10 hours per weekend (Sat, and Sun in UTC time)
    • With any additional hours to be worked throughout the week (Mon-Fri)
  • Starting rate between $18-20 (depending on experience)
    • All training paid at agreed upon rate above
  • 90-day probationary period
  • Contract and all payments are done via Upwork



About Duolingo

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do — and that's where you come in!

Duolingo is the most popular language-learning application in the world, with over 500 million learners and over half a billion exercises completed daily. Beyond our core learning product, we have also entered into literacy with Duolingo ABC and English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test.

We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!

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