English Teacher

Education First; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A global education organization in South Africa is seeking dynamic and energetic part-time ESL teachers to join their team. The role involves in-person teaching of small classes with diverse students using EF’s innovative curriculum. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree, ESL or TEFL certification, and some teaching experience. This position offers opportunities for professional development and interaction with students from around the world, emphasizing a fun and engaging learning environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Multicultural work environment

Hands-on teaching experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field required.
• 3 months of experience teaching ESL preferred.
• Responsible and approachable individual.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes of 15-17 students with diverse English proficiency.
• Utilize EF’s in-house curriculum and methodology.
• Engage students in interactive and hands-on classes.

Skills

Enthusiastic and energetic

Organizational skills

Experience with ESL exams

Cultural understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

ESL or TEFL certification

Specialized training (CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, EFL)

Job description

EF Language Abroad is looking for dynamic, interactive, and energetic teachers to join our education team and we are recruiting part-time ESL teachers. Please note this position requires in-person teaching at our campus and not remote teaching. We are hiring for General English, Special Interest, and substitute positions. Curriculum, supplemental resources, and both initial and ongoing training are provided. EF provides ongoing professional development to our instructors in the field of English language teaching.

• Are you passionate about traveling and languages? Do you believe that students studying abroad can have the experience of a lifetime? Are you dynamic, outgoing, and energetic?
• Are you an ESL teacher looking to supplement your income in an international student environment, interacting with students of varying ages from over 40 countries?
• Have you recently completed TESOL or CELTA training and are looking to put your new skills and training into practice while receiving developmental feedback from experienced, nurturing ESL professionals?
• Are you retired from full-time teaching, yet still yearn for the classroom dynamic of working with students and honing their English language skills?
• Do you possess the ability to think quickly on your feet and connect with a group of teenage and young adult learners while using state-of-the-art English language teaching materials to facilitate language acquisition?
• Have you taught English abroad and miss the involvement with students mastering another language and acting as a representative of American culture?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this might be the perfect role for you!

The Role

Teach classes of 15-17 students of varying English proficiency from all over the world utilizing EF’s cutting edge in-house curriculum and methodology to lead interactive and hands‑on classes. Add your own “sparkle” to the lesson plans to bring them to life and ensure your students are learning as much as they are having fun. EF provides dedicated face‑to‑face training as well as online training to ensure that you are prepared for your role. Our Academic Team will support your professional development as well as provide you with guidance throughout your tenure at the school.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Enthusiastic, energetic and a natural leader in the classroom.
• Responsible, approachable and friendly.
• Highly organized, flexible and global minded.
• 3 months of experience teaching ESL in a classroom setting with 15+ students (Preferred).
• ESL or TEFL certified
• Special consideration given to candidates with CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, or EFL training
• Experience with standardized ESL exams, such as TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge a plus

About EF Education First

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than hundreds of schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, São Paulo, Tokyo, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions are subject to a criminal background and/or reference checks, as applicable.