English Language Teacher

Position Description

POSITION LOCATION: Tashkent, Nukus, Bukhara, Fergana, Namangan, Karshi, Samarkand, Urgench and Jizzakh, Uzbekistan

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time (5 to 10 hours per week), 3-month contract, renewable  

STARTING DATE: Winter/Spring 2025

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 project that supports English language instruction for young professionals working in the fields of economic development throughout Central Asia. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing American English language instruction and will report to a Lead Teacher, based in Tashkent, who will provide training and mentoring during the program.  

 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 course materials and lessons that are student-centered, interactive and challenging. 

·        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. 

·        Implement new teaching methodologies and technologies in the classroom and facilitate student use of digital tools, such as Google Forms, Google Docs, and Google Classroom. 

·        Use data tools to document attendance and student progress as part of the program’s monitoring and evaluation responsibilities. 

·        Communicate with Lead Teacher and program staff on a regular basis and in a timely manner. 

·        Submit requested documentation accurately according to deadlines.  

Qualifications:  

 ·        A bachelor's degree in education or a related field, and qualification as an English Language teacher 

·        A minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching adults English as a Foreign or Second Language, preferably in a program focused on English for professionals 

·        Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

·        Excellent organizational and time-management skills 

·        Familiarity with current educational technologies and methodologies (e.g. student-centered learning, project-based learning) 

·        Active participation in relevant professional development events, and interest in attending training and workshops 

TO APPLY: Please send by November 29, 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). Please indicate the position name “English Language Teacher” in the subject line of the email. 

 ·         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.

About American Councils: American Councils ACTR/ACCELS is a non-profit, educational and exchange organization. American Councils administers programs for the U.S. Department of State and other U.S. Federal agencies, which include academic exchange, professional training, institution building, research, curriculum and materials development, technical assistance, and consulting. American Councils administers EducationUSA throughout Eurasia and Central Asia through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs.

About the American Councils Uzbekistan: American Councils Uzbekistan is the representative field office of American Councils located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. American Councils Uzbekistan is a registered non-commercial, non-governmental international organization that administers programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and the other U.S. government agencies. American Councils Uzbekistan works closely with the EducationUSA Adviser, staff of the American Center Tashkent, and the Public Affairs Section to support administration and coordination of several American Corners throughout the regions of Uzbekistan.