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English Language Instructor

Seeking experienced and inexperienced English language instructors!

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Academic Director (AD) or Academic coordinator (AC), ESL Instructor is responsible for planning, teaching and evaluating assigned classes in accordance with the ELS Language Centres curriculum with assistance from the AD or AC, Instructional Specialists and Senior Instructors; for maintaining student class records; for fulfilling administrative duties as required and/or requested by the AD or AC; and for participating in professional development activities such as workshops, meetings and assisting Associate Instructors.

 

Job Duties

  • To teach any of the ELS academic programmes as assigned by the Academic Director or Academic Co-coordinator
  • To prepare lesson plans, exercises and tests
  • To test, evaluate and counsel the student regarding his/her classroom performance
  • To maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
  • To co-ordinate instruction, attendance records and evaluation with other teachers
  • To know and adhere to Centre policy and procedures and to communicate local policy to associate Instructors
  • To complete administrative paperwork as required or requested
  • To maintain performance and attendance records
  • To maintain Centre resource materials and files
  • To refer non-academic problems to the appropriate person(s)
  • To be willing to observe for purposes of professional development and to be observed in all facets of the programmes
  • To participate in administrative meetings and professional development activities
  • To participate in the employee evaluation process (classroom observations and follow-up discussions and the performance appraisal process)
  • To provide Associate Instructors with assistance
  • To develop and /or refine teaching materials at the local level
  • To participate in activities during the instructor’s scheduled class hours and when requested, to disseminate information about after-class activities
  • To contribute to the maintenance of neat classrooms and a neat staff workroom and staff lounge
  • To substitute in emergency situations when there are no reasonable alternatives available to the AD or AC
Posted: March 2019
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LocationSelangor, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Start DateApril 2019
Contract Length2 years
Eligible CandidatesUniversity Graduate, ESL Instructor
Student LevelHigh School, University
Monthly SalaryUSD 1860 - 2500
Number of Vacancies8

Job Benefits

  • Teaching work permit arrangement
  • 20 days schedule leave to be taken over 4 session breaks
  • general welfare benefits such as health insurance, sick leave, etc
  • Basic monthly remuneration (salary and housing allowance) between RM7,500/- to RM10,000/- (Exchange rate of US$1.00 to RM4.00)
  • Economy class airfare reimbursement
  • Opportunities to earn more for overtime
  • Excellent opportunity for those interested in continuous professional teacher development and learning more about multimedia use in teaching English

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
TESL/TEFL Certificate
Education RequiredHigh School Diploma
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
MajorArts, Education, English Language
Additional School Requirements
  • A minimum of five years ESL teaching experience
  • Age between 25 to 55 years old
  • Open to relocate to Malaysia
  • Basic monthly remuneration starting from RM 7500 with opportunity to earn extra
  • Show a desire to for continuous professional development and sharing of best practices
  • Display a commitment to high standards of delivery
  • Reflect a can-do attitude that supports the ELS brand position
  • Practise respect for all communities, cultures and religions
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