English Language Instructor - Jordan

Organization: Amideast

Location: Amman, Jordan (with program locations within Jordan)

Employment Type: Independent Contractor

Contract Duration: Varies depending on start date (up to 12 months, with possibility of renewal)

About Amideast

Amideast is a leading American nonprofit organization with a presence across the Middle East and North Africa. For over 70 years, Amideast has advanced mutual understanding and opportunity through English language training, international education advising, professional development, and workforce development programs. Amideast implements large-scale, donor- and government-funded education programs in close partnership with local institutions, ministries, and international stakeholders.

Position Summary

Amideast seeks professional English Language Instructors to deliver high-quality general and specialized American English instruction for military personnel as part of a U.S.-government–funded Military English Language Training (ELT) Program in Jordan. Instructors deliver intensive classroom-based instruction, assess student progress, provide academic counseling, and maintain required documentation in accordance with program standards. This position operates in a structured military training environment and requires professionalism, discretion, and cultural sensitivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver English language instruction based on the approved ELT curriculum (e.g., Defense Language Institute English Language Center or equivalent) in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Prepare and execute lesson plans tailored to student needs, proficiency levels, and course goals.
• Assign, evaluate, and provide feedback on homework, quizzes, and assessments.
• Assess students through formative and summative methods.
• Track, document, and report student attendance, performance, and academic progress in required student records.
• Provide feedback, academic counseling, and remedial support to students needing additional instruction.
• Participate in instructor meetings, professional development, and reporting as directed.
• Design and adapt supplementary instructional materials as needed to support curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Apply sound ESL/EFL methodology to support student development and prepare them for required English proficiency testing and progression standards.
• Adhere to program, cultural, and professional standards appropriate to a military training environment, maintaining professional instructor–student relationships and complying with all program requirements.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Daily assignments are set for instructors Sunday through Thursday. A duty day includes instruction, lesson preparation, student support, documentation, and meetings. Instruction takes place at designated training facilities; instructors must be present on site as required, with transportation provided by Amideast to and from the sites. Travel, housing arrangements, and necessary security coordination are provided.

Required Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in English, with strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, ESL/EFL, Linguistics, English, Education, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience delivering English language instruction to adult learners across CEFR levels A1–C2.
• TESL, TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent internationally recognized English language teaching certification, or a minimum of 10 years of documented EFL teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan lessons, manage classrooms, and assess adult learners at varying proficiency levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured, performance-driven training environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Flexibility, professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and commitment to program objectives.
• Familiarity with standardized testing, test preparation, and performance-based assessment.
• Master’s degree or graduate-level coursework in TESOL, Education, Applied Linguistics, or a related discipline is highly valued.
• Experience working with the military teaching the DLIELC American Language Course textbooks is preferred.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• A current CV/resume
• A brief cover letter outlining relevant ESL/EFL, adult education, and international experience

Please apply using the form below.

Amideast is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and all will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Amideast maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment background checks.

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