English Language Teacher

Position Description

POSITION LOCATION: Tashkent, Karshi, Uzbekistan

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time (5 hours per week), Consultancy agreement.

STARTING DATE: Spring/Summer 2024

About the organization:

American Councils for International Education is a premier, international non-profit organization creating educational opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Through academic exchanges, overseas language immersion, and educational development programs. American Councils has designed and administered innovative programs that effectively broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding for more than 40 years across more than 80 countries.  

Position Summary

The C5 + O.N.E. (Opening Networks through English) English Language Teacher will be involved in a new project that supports English language instruction for young professionals working in the fields of energy and environment throughout Central Asia. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing American English language instruction to organizations located in Tashkent, Karshi, Uzbekistan and will report to a Lead Teacher, based in Tashkent, who will provide training and mentoring during the program. 3-Month consultancy agreement will be signed with successful candidates with the possibility to renew.

Responsibilities

·        Develop and deliver engaging and effective English language lessons to a diverse group of adult learners, focusing on both general English and English for Specific Purposes.

·        Deliver lessons that are student-centered, interactive and challenging.

·        Design and implement formative assessment to inform future lessons and curriculum.

·        Provide regular feedback and support to students, identify areas for improvement, and help learners achieve their language goals.

·        Utilize a variety of communicative activities, such as group work, discussions, presentations, and role plays, to promote active and meaningful learning.

·        Create and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages learning and student engagement.

·        Keep up-to-date with new teaching methodologies and technologies and implement these in the classroom as appropriate.

·        Use data tools to document attendance and student progress as part of the program’s monitoring and evaluation responsibilities; adhere to deadlines set by Lead Teacher for reporting purposes.

Qualifications:

·        A bachelor's degree and qualification as an English Language Teacher.

·        A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching adults English as a Second Language, preferably in a program focused on energy and the environment.

·        Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·        Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

·        Familiarity with current educational technology and methodologies (e.g. student-centered learning).

·        Active participation in relevant professional development events, and ability to attend trainings and workshops.

TO APPLY: Please send by May 03, 2024 to c5englishuz@americancouncils.org your resume/CV as well as a cover letter that includes the following: (i) why are interested in the position, (ii) why you are well suited for the position, and (iii) what you would expect as a monthly salary (final take-home salary amount per month after taxes).

· Your resume/CV should be saved as follows: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT – resume.doc (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-resume.doc).

· Your cover letter should be saved as: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT – letter.doc (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-letter.doc). File extensions of .docx and PDF are also acceptable.

· Write LAST NAME OF APPLICANT – C5 + O.N.E. English Language Teacher in the subject line of your email.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities, and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils’ commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate.

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