Part Time French Language Teacher
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) Language Training Programme (LTP) promotes linguistic balance and multilingualism within the Secretariat. It aims to improve staff language abilities as mandated by the General Assembly. The LTP offers courses in six official languages and hires part-time teachers to meet demand, supporting staff in developing work-related language skills.
Job Purpose
This role serves to promote multilingualism and enhance the French language proficiency of UN staff. The teacher will deliver general and specialized French courses, either in-person or online, contributing to the UN's mandate for linguistic balance. By developing and updating learning materials, providing feedback, and administering assessments, the teacher will ensure effective language acquisition and support staff in achieving their professional language goals. The role is crucial in meeting the high demand for language learning within the organization and fostering a multilingual work environment.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include teaching French general and specialized language courses, both in-person and online. This involves preparing classes, developing and updating learning materials aligned with the LTP curriculum, and ensuring the technical readiness of required devices and software. 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 group and individual feedback on student performance and offering advice for skill development is essential. Additionally, the teacher will administer, assess, and grade tasks, tests, and exams according to UN standards, and perform administrative duties such as managing attendance and grading records.
Work Experience
A minimum of four years of experience teaching French 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, Moodle, and online collaboration tools is desirable.
Skills
Teaching French (general and specialized), curriculum development, language assessment and grading, Moodle administration, e-learning tools, online collaboration, feedback provision, administrative record-keeping, strong French language proficiency (oral and written), English language proficiency.