Part Time English Language Teacher
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) Language Training Programme (LTP) promotes linguistic balance and multilingualism within the Secretariat. The LTP offers language courses in six official languages to improve staff language abilities. This role supports the LTP by hiring additional part-time English teachers to meet high demand and assist staff in developing effective work-related language skills.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to teach English language courses, both general and specialized, to UN staff, either in-person or online. The teacher will contribute to the UN's mandate of promoting multilingualism and enhancing staff's linguistic proficiency for professional effectiveness. This involves preparing and delivering engaging lessons, developing learning materials aligned with the LTP curriculum, and utilizing the CLM language learning platform. The role also includes providing constructive feedback to students, administering assessments, and managing administrative tasks related to course delivery, ultimately aiming for high student completion rates and satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include facilitating and delivering assigned English language courses as scheduled, both in-person and online. This involves preparing engaging lesson plans, developing and updating learning materials according to the LTP curriculum, and ensuring the technical readiness of required software and devices. The role also entails 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 assignments, tests, and exams, adhering to UN language standards, and manage administrative duties such as maintaining attendance and grading records.
Work Experience
A minimum of four years of experience teaching English as a foreign or 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 for language teaching is desirable, as is experience in an international, multicultural environment.
Skills
Teaching English (general and specialized), curriculum development, learning material creation, Moodle platform administration, student assessment and feedback, online and in-person instruction, communication, collaboration, UN language standards application, e-learning tools proficiency.