Date posted:2006-07-27 | Writer: WORD School of Foreign Languages | Email: [email protected]
WORD School of Foreign Languages is now accepting applications for the upcoming school year (Oct.2006-June 2007)
We are looking for qualified and resourceful native speaking teachers to teach English to children, teenagers and adults.
Word School is a very successful private language school in Tarnobrzeg, Poland. It has been in operation for 11 years and has a growing population. Tarnobrzeg is in south-east Poland. It has a population of 55, 000. It is a quiet safe town.
We run English and German language programs, as well as in-company Business English courses. We also prepare students for Cambridge Examinations (FCE,CAE, CPE, BEC 1/2/3)
The classes have a maximum of 12 students. Students are placed in classes according to English ability. The courses we offer include 8 levels of progression, from Elementary to CPE. We have Polish teachers teaching English to our younger student population. Regular classes take place in the afternoons (3:30-8:30) Monday to Friday. There is the possibility of morning classes during the week and on Saturdays depending on the availability of students and outside contracts. One class is 90 minutes. (45 minutes = 1 teaching hour) Business classes take place in the mornings or afternoons, Monday to Friday. The school year begins at the beginning of October and ends mid-June. Students enroll in a 120 hour course. This is 30 weeks and classes are twice a week. (4 hours a week)
Our School ï organizes English Song Festival and Drama Festival annually ï organizes sport events (volleyball, football, basketball) ï runs language summer camps
Basic Duties
Teachers are responsible for preparation, delivery and evaluation of pre-programmed English courses. Coursebooks, syllabus, teaching resources and additional materials are provided. Student progress profiles are to be kept and mid-term and final reports written.
Base Teaching Assignment
26 assigned teaching hours a week (45 mins = 1 hour) + 2 hours/week for social programs/tutoring etc. 1 hour administration/planning meeting once a week
Requirements
-TEFL/ESL/CELTA/TRINITY certification -teaching experience preferred -good health/responsible/organized -positive attitude about teaching and adjusting to a new culture -teaching/personal references
-BA in a language/arts related subject -Business applicants must have related experience
Accommodation
Apartment with basic furnishings within walking distance of the school (single or shared)
Salary and Benefits
Very competitive local salary work visa and permit paid for by the school/assistance with the visa application (for non EU citizens) All Polish National Holidays observed/ 4 weeks paid holidays during the school year Free and unlimited Internet Access Travel Stipend 400 USD at the completion of the contract Free Polish classes Airport pick-up
Interested and qualified applicants are asked to contact the Director (Mr. Artur Roman)for an application form at the following e-mail address.
e-mail: [email protected]
Szkola Jezykow Obcych WORD ul. Wyszynskiego 1 39-400 Tarnobrzeg Poland Tel.: + 48 15 823 83 33 Fax: + 48 15 823 79 63
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