Part Time Russian Language Teacher
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) through its Center for Learning and Multilingualism (CLM) Language Training Programme (LTP) aims to promote linguistic balance and enhance staff language abilities. This role supports the LTP by hiring additional part-time teachers to meet the high demand for language learning, contributing to organizational goals and multilingualism mandates.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to teach Russian language courses, both general and specialized, to UN staff, either in person or online. The teacher will be responsible for preparing engaging lessons, developing and updating learning materials aligned with the LTP curriculum, and utilizing the CLM language learning platform (Moodle). This position contributes to improving staff's work-related language skills and fostering multilingualism within the UN Secretariat, ensuring effective language development and assessment according to UN standards and mandates.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include delivering scheduled Russian language courses, maintaining and updating the CLM language learning platform (Moodle), and ensuring its technical functionality. The role involves preparing classes, developing and updating learning materials, and administering, assessing, and grading student assignments, tests, and exams according to UN language standards. Providing timely and constructive feedback to students on their progress and offering advice for linguistic skill development is crucial. Additionally, the teacher will manage administrative tasks related to teaching, such as maintaining attendance and grading records, and will collaborate with colleagues and attend meetings as required.
Work Experience
A minimum of four years of experience teaching Russian as a foreign/second language to adults in a multicultural setting is required. At least three years of recent experience in curriculum development, language examination design, or language teacher training is also necessary. Experience with e-learning tools, Moodle, and online collaboration platforms is desirable.
Skills
Teaching Russian (general and specialized), curriculum development, learning material creation, assessment and grading, feedback provision, Moodle administration, e-learning tools, online collaboration, communication, collaboration, UN language standards, Russian language proficiency (expert level), English and French language proficiency.