English Language Teaching Expert (CEFR Aligned)

Straive; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive is hiring an ELT Subject Matter Expert to develop, edit, and localize CEFR-aligned English learning materials for print and digital platforms. The role requires publishing experience in content development and a readiness to use AI-assisted tools.

Responsibilities include calibrating vocabulary and grammar to CEFR levels, applying SLA-informed design principles, and ensuring high editorial quality. Experience with global markets such as KSA or Italy is valued.

Qualifications

• ELT publishing experience in content development, writing, and editing.
• Globalization expertise in a region such as KSA, Middle East, Latin America, Italy, Turkey or Spain (KSA/Italy focus).
• 2–5 years of EFL classroom teaching across ages (preferred).
• Experience with or openness to AI-assisted development tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and localize CEFR-aligned English learning materials for print and digital platforms.
• Review and implement AI-assisted content tools as part of the development process.
• Ensure materials meet CEFR standards across A1–C2 levels.

Skills

ELT Publishing

Globalization

Teaching Experience

Tech Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s in English, Applied Linguistics, Education, or TESOL

Job description

We are hiring an ELT Subject Matter Expert to develop, edit, and localize CEFR-aligned English learning materials for print and digital platforms. Candidates must have relevant publishing experience in content development. Candidates should be open to using and reviewing AI-assisted content tools.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s in English, Applied Linguistics, Education, or TESOL (Master’s preferred).

Experience & Skills

• ELT Publishing (Required): Proven experience developing/writing/editing ELT materials for print publishers, EdTech platforms, or language institutions.
• Globalization (Required): Cultural and pedagogical expertise in a specific region such as KSA, Middle East, Latin America, Italy, Turkey or Spain. Note, we are specifically looking for some SMEs with KSA and Italy expertise at this time.
• Teaching Experience (Preferred): 2–5 years of EFL classroom teaching across various age groups.
• Tech Mindset: Experience with or willingness to adopt AI-assisted development tools.

Core Pedagogical & Technical Skills

• CEFR Alignment: Deep understanding of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1–C2) to calibrate vocabulary, grammar structures, and reading levels accurately.
• Instructional Design & Methodology: Knowledge of second-language acquisition (SLA) theories, communicative language teaching (CLT), task-based learning, and assessment methods.
• Editorial & Copywriting: Native or near-native English proficiency with exceptional writing and editing capabilities.
• Media Sourcing & Scripting: Experience scripting audio/video dialogues and reviewing culturally appropriate audio-visual assets is a plus.