Date posted:2013-07-02 | Writer: Jan & Elly English Language School | Email: [email protected]
Use your TEFL qualification to live and teach abroad in the heart of Indonesia! Jan & Elly is a Singapore based English Language that has branched out into Indonesia. Jan & Elly, which opened its doors in 1995, provides a comfortable and fun environment for kids ages 4 - 12. If you have a passion for teaching and want to live and work abroad we would like to hear from you.
Here at Jan & Elly we think of our students, our teachers and our staff as one big family...and it shows. Come join our family! Feel free to be as crafty and imaginative as possible when applying as we encourage creativity (even in our application process).
Teaching duties:
- Conduct classes, lessons and/or activities as assigned and carry them out according to the curriculum
- Prepare and conduct one to one Intensive sessions as and when required
- Carry out Student Placement tests and advise parents on appropriate programme for child
- Monitor the performance of students
- Write students’ progress reports at the end of each term
- Follow up and attend to queries relating to students
- Help maintain a healthy class enrolment
- Build a strong rapport with parents and students
- Provide feedback on lesson plans and worksheets such as typo errors, new ideas and activities to Course Director or Centre Manager
The unique boutique that is Jan & Elly:
- All curriculum is created in house and prepared for the teachers, in other words you don't have to spend time creating lesson plans because it's already -there.
- Flexibility inside the classroom so each teacher can conduct the class with their own personal flare and finesse
- There isn't homework for the students or teachers, we do our best to have all work and marking done in class during the lesson
- There is a supportive ecosystem that exists throughout the school, everyone helps each other as and when they can
- Minimized administrative work for the teacher which allows them to stay focused on the classes
- Numerous resources available for the teachers, we're only limited by our imagination
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and TEFL/TESOL/CELTA qualifications
- At least one year of teaching experience (volunteer work is acceptable)
- Native level English speaker
- Possess a flair for writing
- Well-versed in the American and/or British education system
Qualities
- Passionate – the love for imparting knowledge and values to the young ones
- Approachable – always happy to listen and talk to parents and students
- Loving – be a kind and nurturing person
- Smiley – always have a smile to share
- Mature, responsible, patient and positive - energetic a plus
- Willingness to work on weekend days and/or weekday evenings (this is crucial, must have a flexible schedule)
- Experience living abroad
- Must have a great sense of humour, we like to laugh and have FUN
Benefits
- Housing allowance
- Support and assistance to help you settle in
- Medical coverage/insurance
- Up to 12 days paid sick leave per annum
- Visa expenses covered
- Airfare allowance reimbursed upon completion of probationary period
- 35-hour week, 5-day week (3 weekdays + Sat & Sun)
- 4 weeks of paid vacation days a year, plus national holidays
- An end of contract bonus
- Minimum 1-year renewable contract although a 2-year contract is much preferred
- Salary range $2,000 - $2,500 SGD depending on credentials and experience
Please send your resume, a recent photograph, professional references and a cover letter to the Personnel Manager at the email address given on the job heading. Applicants that make it to later rounds in the interview process will have the opportunity to speak with existing teachers and staff to get a better idea of what sets Jan & Elly apart from the rest.
Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.
