English Immersion Programme (EIP) Teacher – CEFR A1–A2
Position Summary:
The EIP teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, scaffolded, and communicative English language instruction to international students at beginner to elementary proficiency levels (CEFR A1–A2). The teacher plays a pivotal role in developing foundational literacy and oracy, fostering cultural adaptation, and promoting confidence in real-world language use. Instruction integrates phonics, grammar, vocabulary, and communicative functions across contexts relevant to students’ age and academic needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver learner-centred lessons aligned with CEFR A1–A2 descriptors. Experienced in delivering differentiated instructions will be an advantage.
- Build students' foundational language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Incorporate phonemic awareness and phonics instruction to support literacy development.
- Use visuals, gestures, and simplified input to ensure comprehensibility.
- Employ interactive, immersive, and multisensory strategies to enhance language acquisition.
- Create a supportive, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment.
- Monitor student progress through formative assessments and differentiated feedback.
- Mark assignments and examination scripts (if required)
- Assess and record students’ progress according to department and school policie
- Organising relevant outings for language exposure, events or activities when needed
- Collaborate with colleagues to align instruction with the broader school’s language goals
- Support students’ social integration and functional communication in school life.
- Complete all administrative duties related to teaching EIP
- Maintain good communication with students, parents and colleagues
- Attend Parent-Teacher-Meetings (if necessary)
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Academic:
- A recognized Bachelor’s degree in Education, TESOL, English Language, Applied Linguistics, or related field.
- A TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certification (minimum 120 hours) is essential, preferably with a focus on young learners or beginners or a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the National Institute of Education (NIE) is an advantage
Professional Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language, ideally in an immersion or international setting.
- Proven experience teaching learners at CEFR A1–A2 levels, with an emphasis on early language development.
- Familiarity with CEFR-based assessment tools and curriculum design.
Key Competencies and Attitudes:
- Empathetic and patient: able to support learners through language and cultural challenges.
- Culturally sensitive: understands and respects diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Strong classroom management: particularly in maintaining engagement among low-proficiency learners.
- Collaborative and reflective: open to feedback, continuous learning, and teamwork.
- Resourceful and creative: adept at using visual aids, realia, and digital tools to make input comprehensible.
- Clear communicator: models standard English with clarity and consistency.