Please note: Work visas are available only to citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa
Background
For more than three decades, TEACH GLOBAL has been offering intensive English language training, academic preparation, and cultural orientation to students, scholars and professionals from around the world at its US university centers.
With over a decade of operations in Saudi Arabia, TEACH GLOBAL is now entering its third year of a contractual agreement with the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), a Saudi government organization overseeing the country’s colleges of technology and telecommunication. The goal of the program is to prepare students for different professional functions needing English as a medium of communication. Most students are preparing for the workplace, while a small number also continue to higher education either in the Kingdom or abroad.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates for these positions must:
• Have an undergraduate degree (BA/BS) in English, education or a related field (NB: The Saudi government does not recognize online degrees or certificates; all must be residential.)
• Hold a CELTA or an SIT TESOL Certificate or equivalent (at least 120 hour of instruction; online certificates will not be considered)
• Have experience with zero beginners
• Have strong computer skills
• Have a minimum of one year of ESL/EFL teaching experience with adult learners
Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate:
• Advanced training/MA in TESL
• Creativity and flexibility to adapt to a learner-centered program using an experiential, content-based and needs-based approach
• Ability to adapt to a way of life requiring understanding, conformity, and flexibility
• Commitment to students, the profession, and innovative approaches to teaching method
• Fluency in other languages and/or Peace Corps or similar service/work experience in another country
• Experience with course management systems
Responsibilities
• 20 hours of weekly instruction of core classes, plus 10 hours weekly of work on individualized instruction, which includes supervision of student work done in core classes, labs, or any other language needs students may have
• Record-keeping, grading, and report-writing
• Initial placement testing of students
• Keeping office hours for meetings with students
• Participation in faculty meetings, committees, and professional development
Salary, Benefits and Terms
• $36,000 – $42,500 salary per annum, commensurate with experience
• Annual renewable contract
• Local holidays and 45 days paid summer vacation
• Round-trip transportation to and from Saudi Arabia (valued at $2,000 – $3,000 per person, including the employee’s first three dependents)
• Local transportation to and from the campus ($2,500)
• Furnished housing (Riyadh) or housing allowance ($10,000)
• Medical insurance with 10% co-pay ($5,000)
• 5% end-of-service bonus for renewal of 12-month contract
• Employment visa and residency permit ($5,000)
• Growth opportunities within the Kingdom and in the U.S. for successful employees
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