BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The English Language Instructor under the direct supervision of the Director of Courses conducts English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes for the American Language Center (ALC) using a variety of teaching methodologies, but favoring a communicative approach, to encourage and achieve the development of listening comprehension skills, oral competence, and reading and writing skills in students through content emphasizing American culture, ideas, and values.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Education

A U. S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in English, Education in English, Linguistics, or a related field or an EFL/ELT teaching certificate is required.

2. Prior Work Experience

A minimum of three years’ experience teaching English is required.

3. Language Proficiency

Instructors must have a minimum TOEFL equivalent score of 560. Fluency in English is required.

4. Knowledge

A thorough knowledge of teaching English as a foreign language to secondary school-level and/or post-secondary school-level and/or adult-level student audiences is required. Must have knowledge of communicative teaching methodologies in TEFL.

5. Skills and Abilities

Computer word processing and data processing skills required. Ability to use Microsoft operating systems required. Basic ability to use E-mail and Internet required. Classroom management skills required.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit the following :

 A motivation letter that addresses the qualification requirements of the position.
 A current curriculum vitae.
 Copies of diplomas, degrees, awards earned that addresses the qualification of the position.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE RECEPTION OF THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE CENTER, NEW DAWN UNIVERSITY OF OUAGADOUGOU NO LATER THAN MAY 30, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M.

NOTE : Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for the next step of the recruitment procedure.