Staff Openings: Instructor of English as a Foreign Language, Oman
Job Title: Instructor of English as a Foreign Language, Oman
Job Level: Instructor
Department: Oman Field Office
Supervisor: English Language Coordinator, Oman
Responsibilities
- Administer placement tests to ensure that students are assigned to the appropriate class level
- Plan and teach lessons at various levels of ESL and/or for standardized test preparation (e.g., TOEFL)
- Adapt curriculum, as necessary, to meet the level and needs of the students
- Teach classes of up to 20 students
- Design and deliver courses in English for Special Purposes (ESP) as needed
- Develop and administer written and oral assessments, including proctoring exams as needed
- Develop and maintain an objective grading system, and issue timely progress and final reports for distribution to the students
- Manage a teaching load of up to 24 contact hours per week
- Monitor best practices and new developments in the fields of English language training and incorporate those practices as appropriate
- Participate in professional development programs, including workshops and conferences in Oman and elsewhere
- Assist the English Language Coordinator to prepare monthly, semi-annual and annual statistical and narrative reports on English Language Program
- Maintain a professional yet friendly relationship with the students and administrative staff
- Dress professionally and appropriately at all times
- Follow AMIDEAST standard operating procedures
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- TEFL Certificate (CELTA/TESOL)
- Two years of English language teaching experience
- Computer literacy in MS Office
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Must possess problem-solving skills, be a team player and a self-starter.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and customer service orientation.
Preferred:
- First language is English
- M.A. in TEFL, TESOL, Linguistics, or related field
- Experience in U.S. education system
- Knowledge of U.S. standardized tests (TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, GMAT, SAT and others)
- Availability for travel both within and outside Oman
TO APPLY: Please submit resume with cover letter to AMIDEAST, 11 Fahoud Street, Qurum;
fax to (968) 2456-4457 or e-mail to oman@amideast.org (please include position title in the e-mail subject line.) No phone calls please. |
