6 German Language jobs in the United States

We offer:

• Fun virtual working environment through our cutting-edge, engaging teaching platform

• Opportunity to develop and enhance skills in online teaching, utilizing multimedia and interactive tools

• Room for professional development via pedagogical and coaching sessions

• Networking opportunities with other teachers, i.e. language tandems and teacher’s café

• Flexible schedule for online teaching

• Reduced lesson planning time with direct access to teaching materials

We are looking for qualified freelance trainers with:

• Native-level fluency in Swiss German, including native-level intonation, accent, and pronunciation

• Foreign Language Teaching Certification(s) and/or University Degree(s) 

• Experience teaching Business Swiss German to adults (strongly preferred)
  

• Intermediate or higher-level proficiency in any language (plus)

• Additional non-teaching professional experience (a plus)

• Weekend hours possible (a plus)

• A high level of comfort using internet-based software and technology

• A reliable broadband internet connection (DSL or cable) installed

• Friendly, outgoing personalities

Responsibilities include:

• Lesson preparation

• Delivering lessons to business professionals according to course objectives

• Assigning homework and providing session & course feedback online

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SoundHound is creating and productizing transformative technologies that improve life. Join us! After amassing a global user community well over 300million strong, a large portfolio of core technologies and award winning products.we're just getting started. At SoundHound we value creativity, innovation, hard work, open communication and fast iteration, which allow us to act on valuable feedback from employees and users alike. SoundHound's culture is one of impromptu coffee breaks, less-impromptu fitness sessions, group lunches, and weekly happy hours. We offer a competitive salary, SoundHound stock options, unique camaraderie, catered lunches, andthe opportunity to call a company home that's simultaneously changing the way we discover music AND interact with machines. Yep, it's that cool. About the Role:

• This is a fantastic opportunity to join the core group working on Speech Recognition at SoundHound
• Work on building large scale Statistical Language Models, a critical system in Speech Recognition
• Run experiments and tune parameters to improve Statistical Language Models
• Build prototypes to explore novel methods/algorithms to improve the Statistical Language Models
• Identify new techniques to explore, prototype them, and then implement winning ideas in production

Requirements:

• Proficient in Java and at least one scripting language
• Excellent algorithms skills, and ability to write efficient code
• Deep fluency with academic fields relevant to Statistical Language Modeling
• Experience building production systems based on Machine Learning lifecycle
• Full professional proficiency in German
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Nice-to-haves:

• Familiarity with MapReduce/Spark and other relevant infrastructure
• Familiarity with DNN, class-based language modeling, and other relevant techniques
• Experience working with large text corpora and speech-related technologies
• Experience building large scale crawlers
• Experience working with Lucene, Nutch, Elasticsearch

How to Apply:

• Please send us your resume and cover letter. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Tell us why you would like a job at SoundHound in particular.

Join to apply for the Technology Specialist (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Japanese Language Skills) role at Fish & Richardson P.C.

Come join the #1 patent practice in the country as a technology specialist in any of our U.S. offices. This position plays an integral part of our Intellectual Property practice, and you can expect to work on cutting-edge technologies with top-tier clients from day one. At Fish, you will learn from top practitioners in the field and get significant responsibility early on, with an unparalleled opportunity to grow through hands-on training with top-notch legal teams.

Fish has a legacy of working with the most innovative clients and influential industry leaders since 1878, and we boast one of the country's longest-standing technology specialist programs. If your ambition includes becoming an attorney, our law school program is outstanding many attorneys at Fish began their careers as technology specialists and advanced to leadership roles within the firm. Our firm uniquely combines technological depth with diverse teams of technical experts across all offices. We foster a creative, respectful, and inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages ingenuity.

If you have a passion for science, engineering, and intellectual property, we want to hear from you.

• Draft patent applications for innovative clients, including descriptions and figures.
• Communicate with patent offices regarding pending patent applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on your technical and scientific expertise.
• Interview inventors about new ideas.

• You have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• You possess strong English and Japanese language skills.
• You have an advanced degree (preferred).
• You have 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• You have superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• You are registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $185,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Award-winning retirement and profit-sharing plans with employer contributions.
• Annual Technology Allowance.
• A family-friendly atmosphere with backup childcare, health, and wellness initiatives.
• Competitive pay with comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job functions: Legal, Engineering, Science

Industry: Law Practice

• Possess a valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement. Passenger endorsement a plus.
• Be flexible with a schedule that includes a combination of day, evening and weekend shifts.

• Seek out opportunities to inspire with friendly customer service and actively provide opportunities for discovery, enrichment, and uplifting the community.
• Contribute innovative ideas for library programs and services in the Bookmobile and throughout SMCL.
• Model exemplary customer service in all interactionsincluding in person, at a program, at outreach events, helping with library card or circulation issues, address suggestions for improvements, or otherwise ensure that our library users are uniformly welcomed.
• Use independent judgment to interpret and apply library policies and procedures.
• Thrive in a changing environment, in initiating interactions, starting conversations, and marketing the library to the community, one person at a time.

• Communicate inclusivity and cultural sensitivity and be approachable in verbal, written, and non-verbal communications.
• Work a required schedule that includes a combination of day, evening, and weekend shifts.

• Excellent customer service practices.
• Modern library services and functions. searching
• Internet skills.
• Computers and technology.
• Correct written and oral English usage.
• Basic math.

• Deal tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Interpret and apply library procedures and policies.
• Use, and teach patrons to use, a changing variety of technologies.
• Plan, promote, and execute library programming.
• Be flexible in responding to frequent change.
• Direct and instruct volunteers.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.

• Library Assistant I: No specific education or experience is required.
• Library Assistant II: One year of public contact and support experience in a library.

• Must possess a current Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement. Passenger endorsement a plus.
• Must be available to work a schedule that includes a combination of days, evenings, and weekends.

• Nicole Cuadra, Library Services Manager at

1. Resume
2. Responses to the Supplemental Questions:
   1. A valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License with an Air Brake endorsement is required to drive the Library Bookmobile. A Passenger endorsement is preferred but not required.

1. If you answered 'Yes' to possessing a California Class B Commercial Driver's License, please provide the following details:
   • License number
   • Expiration date
2. Describe a time you went above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. What was the effect on the customer?
3. Describe your professional driving experience, including relevant positions held.
4. Because of the diverse population in San Mateo County, bilingual language skills are preferred. (1) Please list any languages, other than English, in which you are fluent, and (2) if you have had opportunities to utilize your bilingual skills in a work setting, please describe your experience. (If you are not bilingual, please answer "n/a" to this question.)
5. This position requires availability for weekday, weekend, and evening shifts. Does your availability align with this requirement? (Yes/No)

Title Code:

Temp: World Language Exploratory Technician

This position is 20 hours per week.

JOB SUMMARY
Supports instruction of students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques, which meet the needs of all students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules

• Collaborates with classroom teacher to plan and prepare lessons, assignments, and instructional materials.
• Collaborates with classroom, teacher to establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling and multi-media teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• Collaborates with classroom teacher to evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• May serve on special committees.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials and facilities.
• Attends and actively participates in collaborative planning sessions with teachers and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Improves skill and knowledge base in current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem solving and interdisciplinary connections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

• Associate's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

• Three (3) years administrative experience with proven knowledge and application within the related field required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

• Desire to work within the educational sector.
• Desire to work with children.
• Excellent communication - written and oral communication - in both English and the target World Language.
• Good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

• Bilingual/Biliterate in the target language: French, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish native or near native preferred.

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• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• No special vision requirements

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

• None:

• N/A