Critical Thinking & Writing Instructor

Job Description:

We are looking for intelligent and driven instructors who are committed to student development. While all of our instructors have impressive backgrounds, they also possess enthusiasm and a diverse range of life experiences that engage and grow our students. Beyond this charisma and intelligence, we look for a moral aptitude and personal character that allows these instructors to be appropriate role models for developing youth.

• Develop students’ communication and critical thinking through socially engaging and thought provoking themes, topics, and activities
• Present various perspectives for students to grapple with and continuously challenge students’ ideas
• Instill positive humanistic values in students, especially of critical thinking and rigorous analysis
• Instruct leaners of various English levels in weekly or twice-weekly lessons, ensuring full comprehension of course materials (minimum: Grades 5 through 10; ideally capable of teaching either Grades 3 through 4 or Grades 11 through 12)
• Assist in designing lesson content
• Prepare lesson materials and grade homework on a weekly basis, giving insightful, actionable feedback to lesson planners and students
• Inspire learners with an energetic demeanor and by forming personal connections with them
• Assess student performance qualitatively and deliver recommendations in progress reports
• Collaborate effectively with other teaching and administrative staff

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess an undergraduate degree from a university with an English medium curriculum
• Possess or will possess a Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field (e.g. Reading / Literacy); or, demonstrate significant high-quality teaching experience
• Have a track record of proactively finding new ways to improve their organizations
• Show a strong sense of intellectual vitality that inspires learning in others
• Show strong interpersonal skills, especially when working with parents and colleagues
• Be comfortable in a flexible role with high degrees of personal independence
• Speak English natively, or at a native-equivalent level (IELTS 9 or TOEFL 118+)

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