Position:
ESL / EFL teacher
Work hours:
Full-time
Student type:
N/A
Group size:
N/A
Contract term:
7-12 months
Contract type:
Work as employee
Institution type:
Language school
School authority:
Private
Welcome to International House Bielsko-Biala!
We are a long established and successful language school, based in Bielsko-Biala’s city centre and located, amidst the backdrop of a beautiful mountainous region, offering teachers travelling abroad, a unique experience!
To begin with, who are we?
Put simply, we are a high-quality language school catering for eager to learn students of all ages.
What does the job entail?
Our teachers are responsible for delivering high-quality English lessons (21 clock hours a week) to a range of group and 1-2-1 students. Admin duties and lesson planning are part of the job and teachers are expected to attend to those responsibilities diligently.
Do teachers get the support and assistance they need?
The quality of education a student receives is determined by the quality of the teacher so we are dedicated to you! We will strongly support you in all means possible. Some examples of these are regular training sessions, an orientation and induction week (prior to starting work), meetings, peer knowledge sharing and observations, quality resources such as laminated flashcards, a library of methodology books, music, art supplies, sporting equipment, toys and computer and office equipment, just to name a few.
What are the working hours?
Teachers are contracted for 21 clock hours a week with most classes taking place in the afternoon / evening however split shifts may happen (max. 2 a week) and some 1-2-1 classes may be scheduled throughout the day.
Salary and Benefits
EU TEACHERS ON FIXED CONTRACTS:
* Competitive salary of 3650- 4350 PLN (Polish Zloty) dependent on experience and qualifications
*Monthly bonuses:
- 100 PLN for updating the Online Register
- 100 PLN for teachers holding CELTYL, IHCYLT or CELT-P/-S qualifications
*Additional payment for running the school’s social events
* 20 working days of paid holiday for a full academic year including a Christmas break, a winter break in Jan/Feb, an Easter break and a long weekend in May
* flight or travel assistance of 400 PLN to help with relocation
* Ski pass valued at 400 PLN for a full academic year
* FREE: the opportunity to participate in the world recognised course IH CYLT (International House Certificate in Teaching Young Learners & Teenagers) upon completion of your first year’s contract and signing the next school year contract. We are also planning on running the IH Language Awareness Course in 2020-21. Free IH online and in-house training is available all year round.
* FREE: survival Polish lessons (for teachers on full academic year contracts).
SELF-EMPLOYED TEACHERS
* 55 – 68 PLN per hour (dependent on experience )
* Additional payment for updating the Online Register
*Additional payment for running the school’s social events
* Flight or travel assistance of 800 PLN for teachers traveling form the USA to help with relocation.
* FREE: the opportunity to participate in the world recognised IH CYLT course (International House Certificate in Teaching Young Learners & Teenagers) upon completion of your first year’s contract and signing the next school year contract. We are also planning on running the IH Language Awareness Course in 2020-21.
*FREE: IH online and in-house training is available all year round.
*FREE: 10 survival Polish lessons (for teachers on full academic year contracts) .
Bielsko-Biala, Poland
Proficient speakers
Min. 1 year
(Experience in teaching English as a second language to young learners in an approved environment.)
BA in any subject + Any accredited 100+ hour English teaching certif.
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