NGO Seeking EFL Teachers-Experience - Yemen

AMIDEAST, a non-profit and non-governmental organization dedicated to strengthening understanding and education in the Middle East and North Africa, has positions open at its Yemen offices for TEFL/CELTA-certified teachers with Bachelor’s degrees and native or native-like English language proficiency. These positions are ideal for entry-level teachers or anyone looking to improve his or her teaching skills by working with mentors and colleagues in a guided, structured, and supportive atmosphere. Teachers work with students from a variety of ages and backgrounds. A significant percentage of our students are under-served youth who have received U.S.-government-supported scholarships. Teaching is complemented by a library, CALL lab, and multimedia-equipped classrooms.
Teachers can expect to work four to six hours per day (two to three classes per day), five days per week. Sessions last for six weeks and there are one-week breaks between most sessions. Teacher compensation ranges from $11 to $15 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications. A housing allowance, round-trip transportation to home of origin, and residency processing are also provided for teachers able to make a one-year commitment. Teachers should be willing to teach at any AMIDEAST Yemen locale (Sana’a, Aden, and Mukalla) and be able to start by March 14, 2008.

Qualified and interested applicants should contact AMIDEAST EL coordinators Nafisa Bintayeh and Cathi Beban at: nbintayeh@amideast.org for application procedures and additional information.

Director of EFL Institute - Yemen

The General Director (GD) is responsible for the overall operation of a high profile English language institute with average enrollments exceeding 2,500 students per term and peak enrollments of up to 3,500 students. With a multinational staff of approximately 30 employees and 70 teachers, the ESL institute is operated by the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies (YCMES) through a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Embassy in Yemen. Eight 5-week terms are conducted annually. Classes are held daily, Saturday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m., and supplemental learning activities are conducted on Thursdays. Facilities are located in a garden-like setting and include four buildings with 40 classrooms, a self-access multi-media lab, and a 48-station computer lab.
Job Responsibilities
• Overall responsibility for all day-to-day operations
• Overall responsibility for the planning and implementation of courses, provide a high-standard service and education
• Budget design and implementation
• Ensuring the quality and efficiency of YALI program implementation
• Ensuring that the YCMES’ memorandum of understanding signed with the U.S. Embassy is being adhered to in running YALI
• Staff recruitment and management in consultation with the YCMES
• Development of a self-assessment system to evaluate both teaching and administrative staff
• Draft for Yali staff a handbook that includes administrative, accounting and financial policies, rules and regulations
• Facilities management
• Marketing of courses, development of sponsorships and institutional agreements, with authorization to sign new agreements
• Promoting instructional staff pre-service and in-service trainings, TEFL trainings and international workshops
• Ensure that the institute is reflecting a better image of the USA to Yemenis
• Develop international exchange program for both students and staff
Qualifications and desirable skills
• A degree (MA required) in EFL/TEFL/Education Management or related field
• 5 year experience working in a similar or related position
• EFL teaching experience
• Flexibility to work in a diverse and multicultural work environment, previous experience in the Middle-East to be preferred
• Great organizational and multi-tasking skills, ability to work under pressure
• Excellent oral and written English language skills, Arabic knowledge to be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and computer usage
• American National
Interested Applicants should send resume and cover letter to: employment@ycmes.org or call 967 1 270 200 ext 183 for more details

Teachers-Under The Supervision of the Academic Coordinator - Yemen

Under the supervision of the Academic Coordinator, the English Teacher Intern teaches English as a Second/Foreign Language to adults and teenagers (students under 18 are only admitted during summer sessions), prepares lessons, assigns and corrects homework, scores classroom exams, evaluates student progress and assigns end of term grades to each student fairly and objectively. As well, s/he works individually with students as needed and collaborates frequently and routinely with other teachers to ensure state-of-the-art teaching methodology and creative activities. The English Teacher Intern l also benefits from pre-and in-service training workshops.
Summary of Responsibilities
• Teaches English courses following established YALI guidelines and using acceptable communicative language teaching strategies and methodologies. Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to optimal learning. (50-75%)
• Monitors, assesses, and evaluates student work and progress. (10-15%)
• Participates in teacher training workshops and other developmental activities designed to enhance the quality of teaching and participates in the delivery of such training. (5-10%)
• Prepares reports and lessons plans, supplemental materials and activities, quizzes as required. Maintains an up-to-date record of lesson plans, student attendance and grade records, according to YALI procedures. (5%)
• Contributes to the curriculum and test development activities, as directed. (0-20%)
• Assists in miscellaneous administrative duties related to the effective operation of a language institute. (0-5%)
• Serves as a resource to new and less experienced instructors in developing their teaching skills and as a resource on the English language and American culture to all instructors who are not native speakers or who are less familiar with American culture. (5-10%)
Qualifications and desirable skills
• A degree (BA desired) in EFL/TEFL/English Literature or related/relevant field
• EFL teaching experience and/or EFL certification
• Flexibility to work in a diverse and multicultural work environment
• Great organizational and multi-tasking skills, ability to work under pressure
• Excellent oral and written English language skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and computer usage
• Only American nationals will be considered for this position
Compensation
• 2 hours of private Arabic language instruction, 5 days per week
• Monthly stipend of $300, to be paid in cash at the end of each month
• Monthly transportation allowance of $50
• Housing accommodation for the duration of the internship with the YCMES
• Plane ticket reimbursed with completion of a one-year contract
• Official TOEFL certification through 3rd party tester in Sana’a
• Visa and all visa extensions in Yemen
• Use of YCMES services, such as airport pickup (upon first arrival and final departure), laundry, internet, etc.
• Facilitated travel within Yemen and cultural activities as offered by the YCMES
Interested Applicants should send resume and cover letter to: employment@ycmes.org or call 967 1 270 200 ext 183 for more details