Job details

Position:

ESL / EFL teacher

Work hours:

Full-time

Student type:

N/A

Group size:

N/A

Contract term:

N/A

Contract type:

Work as employee

Institution type:

Language school

School authority:

Private

This application form is to be used exclusively by applicants who have not completed a formal 100 to 120 hour EFL/ ESL teacher training certificate course but have gained relevant EFL/ ESL on-the-job teaching experience. Applicants must have taught within a formal setting e.g., school, language school, institute, etc and be able to provide written confirmation and recommendation of their abilities by their supervisor. Please note: self-employed teaching and private home tutoring is not considered as suitable experience.

Each year Language Link, Russia provides extensive employment opportunities for over 150 native English speakers who enter our academic programme in such capacities as EFL teachers, teacher-interns, volunteers and work-study placements. Our schools of English are located in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd, Samara, Kazan, Rostov na Donu, Krasnodar, Shakhti, Tagonrog, Stavropol, Cherkessk, Armavir, Novocherkassk, Ufa, Steritamak, Orenburg, Obninsk and Zelenograd. Numerous sub-centres are located within the peripheries of these cities.

Much of the success that an EFL teacher will enjoy will result from his or her ability to be flexible, open-minded and outgoing. Equally important is having a keen interest in other peoples and cultures and an empathy for the needs of one's students.

You will never be an exceptional teacher until you understand and accept the concept that teaching is an investment in your future; thus it requires your time and energy. As such, a willingness to work hard and see the job as a significant step in a long-term career, either in or outside EFL is essential. So, too, is a willingness to give of oneself and one's skills to people who are depending upon them. No less important is a willingness to learn from one's students as well as to teach them.

In general students abroad are dedicated, hard-working and conscientious; they expect the same from their teachers. Remember that you are going abroad primarily to work, not to holiday. In other words, Language Link looks for 'teachers' not 'tourists'. You will find that whatever you invest in your students will be returned a hundred-fold.

Deciding to teach abroad should be a first rather than a last choice, the opportunity should be carefully considered and the decision made in a mature and informed manner. Language Link can provide you with information on the country and the teaching post of your choice prior to your departure, but this should only be a supplement to your own research.

Finally, be prepared to overcome problems, to adapt to a new way of life and to build friendships in a different environment.

Moscow, Russia

Who we are looking for

1. Language proficiency
   

   Native speakers

2. Experience
   

   Min. 1 year

   (Relevant EFL/ ESL on-the-job teaching experience)

3. Qualification
   

   No degrees expected