English Language Training Instructor

• Apply conventional teaching techniques and computer-based instructional materials to enhance classroom training, with the American Language Course of the Defense Language Institute (DLI) as the core curriculum
• Adapt and develop instructional materials
• Participate in the development of computer-based supplementary materials, as needed;
• Make professional recommendations for improvement of curriculum design, training materials, student administration and training program management
• Evaluate student performance
• Advise on the placement and training needs of students
• Work with the designated customer representative to develop disciplinary processes that allow clear guidance to the student as it relates to the student's academic environment
• Provide administrative backup for the ELT team leader when necessary
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in ESL, EFL, English, (Applied) Linguistics or other fields appropriate to the position
• 1+ years of professional experience teaching ESL/EFL to adults, from basic elementary to advanced English, and planning, preparing, and coordinating instructional activities for adult students.

• Must speak, read, write, and understand the English language, and shall be free of any speech impediments
• Must possess a great deal of tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Must have the ability to provide creative classroom delivery in a well-managed classroom
• Ability to speak a second language, including Arabic, a plus
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

  
  

  
  

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

  
  

  
  

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.
• During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions.  Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

  
  

  
  

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