English Language Support (ELS) Teacher

Teach Beyond; Mussoorie; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Beyond is looking for a full-time English teacher at Woodstock in Mussoorie, India. This role involves teaching English to both EAL and English-medium students, planning lessons based on student needs, and supporting the English language development across the curriculum. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree, have teaching experience, and be familiar with IBO standards. Starting in July 2026, this position also requires participation in extracurricular activities and supervision duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years full-time teaching experience in relevant subject area.
• Knowledge of IBO and Cambridge English exams.
• Experience with MYP and DP Curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to EAL and English-medium students.
• Develop unit plans and teaching strategies based on student needs.
• Collaborate with other teachers to support English learners.

Skills

English proficiency

Classroom management strategies

Technological literacy

Teamwork in multicultural settings

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education

TESOL, CELTA, or DELTA certification

Job description

Teach individuals and/or group classes, both for students for whom English is an Additional Language

PURPOSE OF JOB:

• Teach individuals and/or group classes, both for students for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL) and students coming from English-medium background who still struggle with academic English (English for Academic Purposes, or EAP)
• Use IB instructional programme guidelines and unit plans, ELS Department policies and guidelines, and other materials — particularly material from other subjects the students are in — to plan and develop unit plans and teaching outlines that meet students where they are and bring them to where they can be
• Understand MYP and DP standards and curricula to better support students' success in other classes
• Teach essential English-language skills that support students in progressing across language registers, moving from spoken to written and from informal to formal, technical, and academic language
• Help students progress through the CEFR scales (A1 to B2) and the corresponding WIDA proficiency levels (Level 1 Entering to Level 5 Bridging), developing the lexical and academic language foundations required across the curriculum
• Regularly test and monitor student progress, providing effective formative feedback and ensuring that lesson plans have clear learning objectives and articulated success criteria
• Teach students techniques to access the curriculum in other classes and to learn to independently learn language for themselves ?
• Provide guidance for students engaged in Woodstock’s mother tongue self-study language instruction
• Provide “push-in, co-teaching, and/or sheltered” support for English language learners (ELLs) as required
• Support other subject area teachers in lesson planning, curriculum development and teaching differentiation to make learning more accessible to ELLs
• Ensure that teachers are aware of translanguaging techniques so that students are able to use their mother tongue in order to build their English skills in a way that aligns with their identity and language development
• In both pastoral and professional ways, exemplify Our Calling by teaching in a way which Elicits Greatness and make decisions that align with our Guiding Principles.
• Create learning experiences that make the most of Woodstock’s Himalayan environment and diverse learning community
• Model a lifelong love for learning, generosity of spirit, and integrity
• Utilize a restorative approach to classroom management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use inspiring and innovative teaching practices to inculcate in students a love for learning
• Embrace the department’s focus on student-centered learning, eliciting creative and critical responses to a range of course texts
• Encourage all students to embody the IB Learner Profile and Woodstock’s Desired Learning Outcomes, actively reviewing their progress against clear targets and success criteria
• Work collaboratively with members of the ELS department, positively contributing to departmental tasks, such as policy development, common assessments, instructional practices
• Maintain and update existing curriculum maps and related documents such as unit plans and rubrics
• Set appropriate tasks and challenges according to the published timetable, and ensure that work is regularly evaluated with constructive feedback
• Maintain accurate records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy
• Deal with inappropriate behavior quickly and effectively and in accordance with the school’s guidelines in the Academic Handbook and Guiding Principles
• Interview prospective students as required

TEACHERS AT WOODSTOCK ARE EXPECTED TO:

• Accept and support Woodstock’s inclusive Religious Life Policy
• Draw upon Woodstock’s Guiding Principles when making decisions and communicating with others
• Participate actively and positively in the life and work of the Woodstock community
• Participate as a reflective life-long learner in annual professional growth and appraisal, taking full advantage of staff retreat and in-service trainings
• Teach or co-teach about 27 periods in a 6-day cycle
• Supervise study halls and student social activities during the day and after school
• Supervise and advise the MYP Personal Project and the Festival of Ideas Interdisciplinary Project
• Contribute to enrichment activities that are an essential part of learning in an international boarding school (run or support one extra-curricular activity per week)
• Chaperone Activity Week, Outdoor Learning Weekend, and semester travel as needed
• Undertake advisory duties

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• A Bachelors or a Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate discipline and/or in Education
• Knowledge of IBO and Cambridge English exams and the Common European Framework of Reference
• Proficiency to high English standard and level, including knowledge of MLA8/9 formatting to support students to be able to research well
• Valid certification(s) such as TESOL, CELTA or DELTA
• At least 2 years full time teaching experience in the relevant subject area
• Technological literacy that allows for a judicious, impactful, and creative use of technology in the classroom
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team, preferably in a multicultural environment involving both national and international staff
• Classroom management strategies and pedagogical practice that reflect Woodstock’s values and Woodstock’s approach to teaching language
• Preferred: experience with MYP and DP Curriculum, WIDA

POSITION START DATE: July 2026

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time (35+ hrs/week)