Education First – Part-time ESL Teacher in South Africa

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries around the world. Since 1965, they have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves.

Their International Language Campus in Cape Town, South Africa provides language classes, accommodation, and activities to students from all over the world. They are currently looking for ESL teachers who are interested in teaching part-time at their language campus.

About the position

Location: South Africa – Cape Town

Job type: On-site teaching

Scope: Part-time

Responsibilities:

• Teach scheduled contact hours as requested by the academic office
• Provide high-quality classes using our blended learning program
• Prepare materials and resources relevant to your classes, including a comprehensive syllabus for special interest classes, handouts, quizzes, tests, and assignments as needed for each course
• Complete all required administration to a high standard and in a timely manner
• Help students with queries they may have and communicate this with the appropriate department
• Actively participate in teacher meetings and all staff development activities
• Actively participate in any required observations and feedback sessions, training, development meetings, and informational meetings
• Develop and use supplementary material within EF guidelines to support learning needs and objectives
• Liaise, support, and collaborate with all staff tasked with providing study feedback and support to students

Administrative assistant:

• Assist the Academic office and other campus departments with daily tasks
• Assist with school administration in running the school in an effective method
• Help maintain databases relating to students and academic performance
• Assist various departments in conducting cultural events, sports games and activities
• Assist teachers and staff in providing stimulative learning experiences to students
• Assist with weekly graduation evaluations and ad hoc duties

If you are new to EF, you will typically start as an hourly paid teacher, seasonally or year-round, part-time or full-time. Their Academic team will support you and provide feedback and training to make sure you will quickly feel at ease with your new work environment and the EF learning methodology. Post-probation and with more work experience, there is a wide range of professional development options and career pathways at EF that may arise – on local, national, or international levels, not limited to teaching.

Benefits

• Hourly rate according to experience & qualifications
• Part+ Admin hours: 13-17 teaching hours per week + 10 hours admin hours (Mon-Fri)
• Quarterly individual bonus based on course extensions
• 24/7 access to Microsoft Office applications & a wide range of resources from EF campuses worldwide
• Professional development and career options at EF Cape Town:
  • Support, training, and feedback by local & international management team
  • Seasonal and year-round employment options
  • Annual performance & salary review
  • Continuous professional development options (internal & external)
  • A friendly & international work environment
  • Centrally located school building with flair and Table Mountain views
  • Well-equipped classrooms, teacher lounge, staff kitchen & in-house cafeteria
  • The EF Cape Town vibe: Feel invited to join our team & school events
  • Free coffee, tea & water, weekly fruit basket & staff discount for our cafeteria
  • A truly international & diverse workplace – students from more than 40 countries

Requirements

Qualification requirements:

• Matric certificate
• 120-Hour TEFL Certificate with 1-3 years of teaching experience

ESL teacher – Key competencies:

• Customer orientation
• Effective communication
• Building relations
• Creativity, Flexibility, Passion, Good with people
• Fostering teamwork

How to apply

If you are able to meet the requirements for the position and wish to apply, please submit your application via their online application form.

EF is an equal opportunity employer and they are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.

For more information about EF and the position, please visit their website.