Canary Islands: English Language Teacher

Job Description: English Language Teacher

Location: Tenerife (La Laguna, Santa Cruz), Gran Canaria (Las Palmas)

About Language Campus:

Established in 2008, Language Campus is a market leader in teaching languages in the Canary Islands. We pride ourselves on being a rapidly-growing company with a proven track record of success in the educational services sector.

Due to our continued expansion we are looking to recruit qualified and experienced English language teachers to join our team of committed professionals already on board.

Role Overview:

As an English language teacher, you will teach groups organized by level according to the Common European Framework of Reference, as well as plan lessons and attend training sessions. In addition, you will be required to take part in ongoing student evaluation and formal assessment. Your role will also include the setting and marking of homework as appropriate, maintaining student records and providing feedback to students and the academy regarding the course(s) you are responsible for. You may be teaching young learners or adults or a mixture of both.

Candidate Profile:

• English native speaker, qualified in teaching (TESOL or CELTA qualified)

• Minimum 2 years teaching/monitoring experience with children´s groups

• Teaching experience with adults

• Knowledge about the CEFR and its practical applications

• Knowledge of Cambridge Exam syllabus

• Knowledge of second language acquisition, techniques for teaching English, basic principles of evaluation and learner diversity

• A genuine interest in teaching, education and self-development

• Willingness to commit from Sept/Oct 2014 – May 2015 with the option of long-term cooperation

• CLIL qualification and/or previous experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• To plan and deliver lessons to children and/or adults, in both one-on-one sessions and group classes

• To work with books towards exams and lead freer ´Action English´ classes

• To plan lessons and learning units, using a task-based approach, to meet curriculum standards set by CEFR and to meet students’ needs / requirements

• To design learning experiences/ tasks that take account of the key concepts, principles and theories as well as the Language Campus Methodology

• To evaluate student progress and provide ongoing feedback and guidance for improvement

• To use CEFR criteria reliably to assess students´ language proficiency

• To fulfill all teaching administrative duties as outlined in the Teacher´s Manual

• To use electronic media and course material to teach English efficiently and effectively

• To identify, select and modify learning resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs

• To provide a model of professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, colleagues, parents, and community

• To meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honouring schedules, starting and ending classes on time

• To prepare students for lifelong learning by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks

• To encourage learner autonomy and maximise learner participation at all times

• To practise reflection and self-evaluation as the norm and base future planning on such reflection.

What we offer:

You will be part of a modern, rapidly changing organisation with a well-established position in the local market. Our vast array of courses will offer you the scope for versatility, initiative and creativity in a stimulating and supportive environment. You will be encouraged to pursue your personal and professional development via training, on-the-job coaching and individual study.

In the first week of September, selected candidates will be offered a 26-hour free Young Learners teacher training course, leading to the option of taking a Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) mock exam.

If you think you are the right candidate for the job, send your updated CV to hr@lcidiomas.com, writing ´FLEX English Teacher´ in the subject line of the email.

We reserve the right to contact selected candidates.