ESL Teacher-Part-time

Are you looking for the right partner to start or continue your ESL teaching career? Welcome at EF International Language Campus Cape Town! We provide language classes, accommodation and activities to students from all-over the world. We love what we do and we are looking for people who love what they do – as this makes the difference for the student experience and our vibrant school community! If you are new to EF, you will typically start as hourly paid teacher, seasonally or year-round, part-time or full-time. Our 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. ESL teacher: What we offer

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 world-wide

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

ESL teacher: Role & 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 

ESL teacher: Key competencies

Customer orientation

Effective communication

Building relations

Creativity? Flexibility? Passion? Good with people?

Fostering teamwork

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

ESL teacher: Requirements

Matric certificate

120 Hour TEFL Certificate with 1-3 years of teaching experience; CELTA/CertTESOL (preferred) (optional?) We don’t want to make TEFL certificate holders think they may not have a chance if CELTA / CERTESOL is “preferred”