English Instructor

Job Title 

English Instructor

Job Description

The English Instructor is responsible for teaching classes within the guidelines of the established KI curriculum. They are also responsible for several administrative responsibilities outside of the classroom. Instructors should help international students achieve their academic goals through English language instruction and/or preparation for standardized tests while also maximizing student satisfaction with KI classes.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Teach any level of classes using the KI curriculum as assigned by the Academic Manager.

• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning that maximizes student satisfaction.

• Effectively counsel and advise students regarding their academic performance and goals.

• Accept and incorporate feedback on classroom performance given by the Academic Manager to ensure consistent improvement in teaching quality.

• Prepare lesson plans according to the established syllabus and submit them to the Academic Manager upon request.

• Accurately record attendance and submit rosters to the Academic Manager as directed within required deadlines.

• Accurately record student performance and submit Individual Student Reports (ISRs) to the Academic Manager as directed within required deadlines.

• Attend instructors' meetings and in-house workshops to consistently improve teaching skills.

• Work to incorporate new teaching technology (e.g., Smartboards®) into your lessons in order to offer a dynamic, engaging, and enjoyable student experience.

• Effectively communicate with school administrative staff regarding planned and unplanned absences; provide clear instructions, complete lesson plans, and materials for substitutes.

• Become familiar with and adhere to company policies and procedures.

• Complete other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in combination with TESOL, CELTA, TEFL certificate (including practicum) or six months of ESL/EFL teaching experience.

• Superior skills in creating a dynamic, interactive classroom experience.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industry, international students, and/or 1-2 years of international teaching experience

• One or more foreign language ability

Once hired, must

• Be aware of who the designated safeguarding Lead for Kaplan Languages is

• Be aware of how to identify safeguarding concerns and how to appropriately respond to these

• Complete, in a timely fashion, any safeguarding training assigned to you

• Report any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in the school

• As a member of the school team, be responsible for all aspects of our students safeguarding and welfare in conjunction with the wider school and company management teams

• Must pass a criminal background check

Physical Requirements

• Sitting/Standing

• Lifting up to 20+ pounds 

• Carrying

• Grasping

• Reaching

• Visual Acuity

• Writing

• Speaking

• Listening

Location

Chicago, IL, USA

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Instructors

Kaplan lnternational is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions.  Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors.  Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible.