TEFL in Bangladesh

Date posted:2009-06-25 | Writer: Asian University for Women | Email: [email protected]

***This position is based in Chittagong, Bangladesh. There are multiple openings for this position.***

The Access Academy of AUW is designed to bring in talented students who have already completed class 12 or equivalent and prepare them for a rigorous university education where instruction is in the English medium.

The Access Academy seeks highly effective and experienced English language instructors (TESOL/TEFL or otherwise qualified and practiced to teach English language) who can work patiently with students with inadequate English background and develop their reading, writing and listening skills within a 12-month period to a level that they can fully perform at the university.

Essential Duties:

Each teacher is expected to provide high quality instruction in the
classroom, and to promote a climate of continuous learning.

Teaching Duties:

Teach five days a week (excluding weekends in Bangladesh) and 4-5 classes per day
Develop lesson plans, prepare for classes, grade papers, homework, and tests
Hold office hours (equivalent of one class period 3 times per week) for students

General Responsibilities:

Implement the Access Academy curriculum and administer assessments for students to determine their readiness for entrance into AUW
Identify learning goals for the students and academic strategies to support students in reaching these goals
Use diagnostic tools to identify individual student's strengths and weaknesses and remedy deficits in learning
Develop and select instructional materials, projects, and assessment plans in support of the curriculum
Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the Academic Dean of Access Academy to (a) assess and improve effectiveness of current practices; (b) raise issues of concern that arise in classrooms and follow through as appropriate
Promote skills, experiences, and attitudes that will enable each student to thrive
Serve as informal academic counselors for students
Lead and facilitate co-curricular activities such as sports, dance, music, martial arts, drama, school publications, radio/TV production, debate, photography, website development, etc.
Assume other assignments as requested by the Academic Dean of the Access Academy
The Academic Dean of the Access Academy will conduct class observations and meet individually with each teacher throughout the year.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experiences:

Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of the conventions and rules of English grammar
Special interest in co-curricular activities
Personal Characteristics:

Ability to listen effectively and build rapport with students and other teachers
Flexible, consultative, and calm
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Capable of exercising good judgment and strong initiative
Creative and positive
Prepared to be part of a start-up institution
Enthusiasm for living and working in Bangladesh

Preferences:

Bachelor's degree in English or TESOL/TEFL certification
Experience in ESL/EFL curriculum development
International or other cross-cultural experience
Commitment to teaching students from underserved communities
Strong computer and internet-based research skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Performance Criteria:

Strong teaching skills
Strong teamwork skills
Flexibility/Adaptability
Cross-cultural sensitivity
Duration and Compensation:

Full-time, renewable contract.
Contract period: August 1 2009 - July 31, 2010. Minimum of one year commitment required.
Salary range for this position is $11,000-$17,000 USD and is commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include health insurance, housing, tax exemption for foreign employees, and one round-trip airfare per contract for international employees.
To apply:

A complete application package consists of:

(i) Letter of Interest
(ii) Resume
(iii) 1 short writing sample
(iv) 1-page language instruction lesson plan
(v) 3 professional references who can comment on your teaching abilities

(vi) Copy of TESOL/TEFL certification (if available)

Please e-mail your application to the address given on the job heading.