Part Time Chinese Language Teacher
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) through its Center for Learning and Multilingualism (CLM) Language Training Programme (LTP) promotes linguistic balance and multilingualism. The LTP offers language courses in six official UN languages to improve staff language abilities. This role supports the LTP by hiring additional part-time teachers to meet high demand.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to teach Chinese language courses, both general and specialized, to UN staff in Geneva, either in-person or online. The role contributes to the UN's mandate of promoting multilingualism and enhancing staff's work-related language skills. By delivering engaging and effective instruction, the teacher will help students achieve proficiency in Chinese, thereby supporting the UN's operational effectiveness and fostering a multicultural work environment. The role also involves utilizing and maintaining the CLM language learning platform, providing feedback, and administering assessments to ensure a high standard of language education.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include teaching Chinese language courses (general and specialized) in-person or online, and preparing classes with updated learning materials aligned with the LTP curriculum. The role involves administering and maintaining the CLM language learning platform (Moodle), including setting up courses, monitoring student progress, and uploading content. Providing timely and constructive feedback to students on their progress and offering advice for skill development is crucial. Additionally, the teacher will administer, assess, and grade tasks, tests, and exams according to UN standards, and manage administrative duties such as maintaining attendance and grading records. Collaboration with colleagues and participation in meetings are also expected.
Work Experience
A minimum of four years of experience teaching Chinese 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, learning management systems (like Moodle), and online collaboration tools is desirable, as is experience in an international multicultural environment.
Skills
Teaching Chinese (general and specialized), curriculum development, language assessment and grading, Moodle administration, e-learning tools, online collaboration, feedback provision, communication, collaboration, multicultural environment adaptability.