CompanyName: TEFL Institute

ContactPerson: Beth Waddill - Director of Student Services

phone: 773 880 5141 x32

Jobtitle: TEFL Instructor Positions - Chicago

query:  TEFL Institute is looking for knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and experienced ESL instructors to deliver TEFL training courses to our students. You will need to adapt our curriculum to build upon your strengths as an ESL teacher.
You will teach our onsite TEFL Professional Course at our Chicago location.  The course follows a 30 day calendar.  Classes meet 4 hours per day M – F.

Classes are scheduled in four hour sessions between the hours of
10 – 4 pm
12 – 4 pm
4 – 8 pm

Our curriculum is highly interactive and requires the instructor to be well-prepared and creative.  This is a part-time teaching position with set classroom hours.   Positions available from September 2009.

Open Positions:
Primary Instructor Positions: Responsible for instruction of theory, methods and technique including instruction on grammar and lesson planning.  Primary Instructor will also coordinate with Assistant Instructor on daily practice activities and group work to be completed.

Assistant Instructor Positions: Responsible for running interactive activities and labs around lesson planning and methods.  Intensive interactive practice activities and practical tips will be the focus.  Implementing the activities and group work outlined by Primary Instructor.

Substitute Instructors: Instructors available for substitute work as either Primary Instructor or Assistant Instructor.

TEFL Practicum Supervising Instructor: Responsible for the supervision of TEFL Practicum at TEFL Institute.  Duties involve recruitment of ESL students, supervising student teaching by TEFL students, providing feedback and observation to TEFL students.

TEFL Institute Chicago Certification courses are held monthly.  Opportunities for on-going contract work are available for qualified applicants.  TEFL Institute is committed to the on-going evaluation and quality of instructors.  Detailed support and evaluations will be provided by the Course Manager.
The instructor is not only knowledgeable about ESL teaching methods but also a strong coach, facilitator, or advisor to the students. Our ideal candidates will have lived abroad and taught English overseas. You will bring your experiences of living abroad as well as your ESL teaching experiences to enrich the course content and student learning experience. In addition, you will be eager to provide constructive comment and feedback on interactive teaching methods centered on the Balanced Communicative Approach utilizing the PPP principles of Presentation, Practice, and Production. Your class will be composed of highly motivated individuals eager to learn and travel abroad.

Our instructors are a valuable part of our organization. They are supported by our Student Services team along with our Training Consultants who are PhD's from area colleges and universities located near TEFL Institute home office in Chicago. Instructors will prepare and facilitate the 100 hour TEFL Professional certification course using curriculum developed by TEFL Institute. The class takes 30 days to complete. Class sizes are up to 12 students.
Modules Include:
- History of TEFL
- Classroom Management
- Modules on Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
- Pronunciation
- Grammar
- Curriculum Development
- Job Search Assistance

Your Main Responsibilities
-Develop weekly lesson plan incorporating TEFL Institute curriculum
-Focus on Student Centered Learning and Interactive Activities
- Daily Class M – F following weekly schedule.
- Grade written assignments and offer constructive feedback to the students.
- Enhance the classroom experience through your own experience as an ESL teacher which relate directly to course material and expand student’s knowledge beyond the textbook.
- Feedback that is constructive and encourages the other students to comment on each assignment in a robust peer-to-peer learning environment.
- Provide roadmap and guidelines on course goals and modules.
- Report weekly to Course Manager on progress, student grades and use of course materials

Requirements for this Position
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- B.Ed, MEd, MA TESOL or higher is highly preferred, most of our instructors are at the PhD level although we do have a number of MA level instructors on staff
- 2 or more years of overseas teaching experience is highly preferred
- Ability to relate to students about your experience as an ESL teacher and/or living abroad
- Organized and prepared
- Comfortable with lesson planning, teacher training, feedback and interactive learning
- Committed to your students learning how to Teach English as a Foreign Language

Pay and Related Compensation
$20 - $30 per hour of classroom instruction.  Instructor pay levels will be set in advance based on experience and expertise.  TEFL Institute instructors work as part-time contract employees.

Location: Lakeview/Center North Neighborhood in Chicago

To Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to:
Beth Waddill
Director of Student Services
TEFL Institute
email: bwaddill@teflinstitute.com

Please write in your email subject area: "Applying for Chicago Onsite Instructor Position." No telephone calls please.

TEFL Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate the interest of all candidates but only those that meet our requirements will be contacted.