Teachers for Saudi Arabia

MA Degree Holders (English / TESOL / Applied Linguistics / Education) Male Native Speakers from USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand

IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT WE ASK YOU TO RESPECT WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS JOB

THIS JOB IS IN YANBU, SAUDI ARABIA

THIS JOB IS OPEN TO MALE CANDIDATES ONLY

BACKPACKER TRAVELERS NEED NOT APPLY

MA Degree Holders (English / TESOL / Applied Linguistics / Education) Male Native Speakers from USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand

What We Can Do For You

• Contract Start Date: Approximately Oct 15-20
• Contract Completion Date: July 31, 2017
• Monthly Remuneration Package including Cash and Calculated Value of Full Benefits Package Salary $3,400 - $4,000 USD per month.
• Free Deployment Airline Ticket from current location
• Free Return Airline Ticket back to point of origin upon contract completion
• Free Furnished 1 Bedroom Western Standards Apartment
• Free Transportation to/from accommodations to workplace
• Free Access to shared car to drive for holders of International Driver’s License
• Free Medical Care
• Free Visa Fees

MA Degree Holders (English / TESOL / Applied Linguistics / Education) Male Native Speakers from USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand

Apply to: careers@americanacademysa.com  
Subject Line: YICSept16

See How to Apply at bottom of this advertisement.

What We Need You to Do For Us

• Approximately 20-24 Contact Periods per week. Because this is a university, the actual number of Contact Periods is likely to be less. There may be times when you will be asked to cover classes due to colleague illness or emergency situations, but this is rare.
• This job requires outstanding individuals with extraordinary student-centered teaching skills and the ability to develop an excellent rapport with their students.
• We are looking for team players who work well with others and have the ability to conduct themselves in a professional demeanor at all times and in all circumstances. As role models to the students, you are expected to act as leaders exemplifying the best of what defines outstanding educators – discipline, respect, punctuality, honor, professionalism.
• Master's degree holders in English, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, and ESL will be the preferred candidates. Master degree in non-ESL related majors may apply as long as they have a CELTA or a 120-hour TESOL/TEFL teaching certificate.
• A minimum of 3 years experience teaching English as a Second or a Foreign Language at the tertiary level utilizing blended learning methodologies and following current ESL Best Practices -- you will be assessed on your knowledge of ESL and general educational pedagogy in the interviews.
• Teachers with experience teaching in the Middle East Gulf Region will be the preferred candidates.
• Computer literacy and excellent knowledge of using technology and software in classes -- ability to operate Smartboards and PCs as well as being Microsoft Office 2007/2010 literate (PPT, Word, Excel, Publisher) are required.
• Excellent command of the lexicon and syntax of spoken and written Standard American English – you will be requested to present a written text during the interviews.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to assess and adapt to the proficiency needs of learners. Formative Assessment is a key factor in job performance, so you must be familiar of the use and implementation of formative assessments and the role they play in the effective education of your students.
• Able to teach a standardized focused curriculum and implement new instructional methodologies following ESL Best Practices.
• Conduct classes in an engaging, interactive and enthusiastic manner that is facilitative and student-centered. Teachers must have a core understanding of “Active Learning” and prove that they can conduct classes that involve the students in activities that reinforce the targeted learning objectives as defined in the curriculum and individual lesson plans.
• The ability to develop strong lesson plans and maintain pacing of the daily schedule. Class planning and delivery must align with the pacing schedule to ensure that all students and class sections are aligned as closely as possible to ensure that students are prepared for formative and summative assessments.
• Ability to create an environment where students feel comfortable participating and speaking in class. Teachers must have the skillsets to guide students through proper native-speaker speech patterns and pronunciation.
• Experience teaching reading comprehension, developing student writing, and teaching vocabulary while ensuring the appropriate contextual usage in writing.
• Respectful of the students’ cultural differences and supportive of their unique needs.

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume - include contact information (email, Skype ID, current location phone number) + educational qualifications + ESL teaching experience), cover letter, passport style headshot photo of yourself for visa processing, and scan of educational degrees and educational transcripts to

Email: careers@americanacademysa.com 

SUBJECT LINE: YICSept16 - English Language Instructor Applicant