EFL Instructor for Young Learners and Adults
American Language Center
About this position
Young learner and young adult EFL teaching positions at the American Language Center in Kenitra, Morocco starting September 2026.
We are looking for full-time classroom EFL teachers who are familiar with and supportive of communicative, student-centered language instruction. This entails managing student-centered classes with regular, varied pair and group work activities, games, and in-class task-based projects. We are interested in teachers who keep teacher talk time to a minimum and manage time efficiently.
About UsThe American Language Center in Kenitra is a member of The American Cultural Association, a private, non-profit association with 12 language centers located in Morocco. Classrooms are equipped with up-to-date technology and centers offer an array of teaching resources.
Professional development opportunities offered through the ALC include in-house workshops and participation in our annual all-ALC TEFL Conference.
Qualifications- L1 English language user
- B.A. degree or higher
- CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL, TESOL Via Lingua, Peace Corps’ TEFL certification, SIT TESOL Certificate or equivalent minimum 120-hour, classroom-based TEFL certification that includes practical teaching with real learners. A US public school teaching certification in a related field will also be considered.
- L1 users must document a minimum of two years’ teaching experience (full-time), preferably with adolescents, young adolescents and children. Teaching experience in the following areas: (a) university level instruction, (b) ESL, (c) EAP, (d) Business English, (e) test-prep, (f) tutorial (one-on-one or very small group) and (g) short-term substitution is relevant but meaningfully different from our core activity and may therefore be assigned less weight in assessing experience and overall suitability for these positions.
- ESL or EFL teaching experience is preferred, but US public school teaching experience is also welcomed if in a related field.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Locally competitive hourly rates by contact hour; rates vary by city cost of living.
Varied benefit packages by Center include:
- Health insurance (80% paid including medical, dental, prescription drugs & hospitalization)
- One month paid vacation
Other potential opportunities include:
- Leading weekly clubs for students
- Assisting with projects such as lesson plan editing and involvement in our community service club
Please apply using the form below. Prepare the following documents:
- A 1-page cover letter briefly describing your teaching philosophy and why you would like to work with the ACA
- Scanned copies of relevant diplomas & certificates including recent (December 2017 or later) IELTS band 8 and/or aggregate TOEFL score ≥ 110 certification for L2 users