English Teachers Needed In Baghdad, Iraq

Jun 24

CLIC-LEARNING
Iraq | Baghdad

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Salary & Benefits:

Job Type: Full Time

About the Job

In 2018, Canadian Leaders in International LEARNING (CLIC-LEARNING) established an English Language Academy that offers certified English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English for Specific Purposes (ESP), English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programs, English for Conversation, IELTS and English for Children. Some of the curricula were developed by our Canadian educational partner, Algonquin College. Today CLIC-LEARNING delivers these programs to employees of the Government of Iraq, the banking sector, private sector companies, as well as individuals seeking to improve their language.

In 2022, CLIC-LEARNING started teaching its curricula and providing learning and training services to a private college in Baghdad. For this new partnership, we are hiring teachers who will work on campus providing ESL to students in several disciplines, particularly the in the health and medical programs.

We seek teachers who are adventurous and interested to experience life in Iraq. While the images associated with the country may be those of conflict and war, Baghdad and most of the country are stable and secure. We keep a tight security protocols. Our Canadian staff have enjoyed their interactions with very motivated students and we are looking forwardto growing our number in the coming months.

We will provide those interested with complete details about life in Iraq and the protocols we use to ensure that they remain comfortable. We welcome any inquiries about life and work in Iraq.

Job Overview

The majority of courses are offered to government and private companies interested in providing professional development opportunities to their staff. In addition, lessons are offered to private students and executives. Teaching schedules will vary depending on our client needs.
Teachers can expect to teach approximately 25 hours of contact time a week and 15 hours of with ancillary preparation, marking and administration time.

Teachers will work as part of a collaborative team in order to implement the Canadian curriculum and contribute to continual program improvement.

Teachers will provide office hours to the students, work with the administration and marketing and sales teams to mark tests, participate in social media marketing tools, provide support in sales, and participate in the activities of the office.

Major Responsibilities:

In consultation with the Academic Manager, for each course assigned, Instructors’ will:

• Adapt the modular curriculum provided to different class schedules while ensuring all learning requirements are completed
• Assess students according to the performance standards; individual assessment tools can be modified taking into account the appropriate coverage of learning requirements
• Ensure that all aspects of program delivery are aligned to Iraqi culture, appropriate for Iraqi students and learning environments, and consistent with CLIC-LEARNING values

• Design course-relevant lesson plans that actively engage students in the CLIC-LEARNING program
• Work closely with fellow English instructors to ensure a consistent teaching approach
• Prepare and distribute a Course Outline for students, providing them with knowledge on course schedules, learning outcomes, instructor expectations, and evaluation processes
• Carry out lessons and hold office hours, as per the assigned course schedule
• Establish and maintain a learning environment that is positive, supportive, engaging, and success-focused
• Assume full responsibility to maintain organized grades, progress reports, and attendance records for each student enrolled in his/her class
• Leverage educational technologies to meet the learning needs of students and to administer courses
• Maintain up-to-date skills in the field of study and an awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching, learning in higher education, and international education
• Work with the marketing and sales team to develop material, participate in social media activities, participate in marketing events and activities

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor degree required, preferably in English Language and Literature, Linguistics, or Education. Master’s degree is an asset

• TESL Canada or TESL Ontario Certification is required. Similar certifications will be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience
• International teaching experience in an English & Academic Foundations Program, or in an Academic English Program preferred
• Demonstrated experience adapting curricula, learning resources, and teachingmethods to meet needs of local communities.

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication and relational skills;
• Proactive and well-organized;
• Flexible, able to adapt to changes in schedule;
• Able to establish and maintain strong, positive, trusting relationships with individuals and groups (both within and outside CLIC-LEARNING; including students, management and instructor colleagues);
• Able to use tact, diplomacy, empathy, and sound judgment when dealing with challenging or difficult situations.