Online English Teacher

Job Title 

Online English Teacher

Job Description

Mission Statement and Core Values

Kaplan helps individuals achieve their educational and career goals. We build futures one success story at a time. Our core values of Integrity, Knowledge, Results, Support and Opportunity define our company culture and provide the framework for what we deliver to our customers and employees each day. We succeed when our students succeed. All Kaplan divisions, including Kaplan International Languages, share the same Mission and Values as our parent company, Kaplan, Inc.

Objective

Teachers deliver well-planned, engaging and successful lessons in line with the KI Languages Teaching Standards. They ensure all students have the best Kaplan Experience through top-quality customer service and by making the welfare and safeguarding of students a priority.

Duties

Teaching

• To plan, prepare and deliver lessons in accordance with the standards outlined in the KI Languages Teaching Standards
• To conduct regular tutorials in accordance with the KI Languages Independent Learning policy
• To set homework in line with school policy, including exercises on K+ Online and ensure all homework is returned within 1 week

Academic

• To produce regular personalized reports on student progress when required
• To promote independent learning via needs analysis, tutorials, support and reports
• To write lesson plans as and when requested by the Director of Studies, for example, for twice-yearly formal observations, inspections or professional development purposes
• To contribute to the development of KI Languages materials though trialing and feedback
• To assist in the testing and placement of new and existing students if required

Administrative

• To keep accurate and up-to-date records of work done and materials used in class
• To complete the attendance portal within 10 minutes of each lesson starting (or returning from break) and report any absences according to school procedure

Customer Service

• To provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers at all times
• To assist students and others with enquiries and requests efficiently and effectively, and to know where to direct those in need of assistance if unable to provide it
• To be helpful and courteous to students and their representatives

Compliance

• To have good working knowledge and understanding of procedural documents and KI Languages policies relevant to the role
• All employees of Kaplan International Languages have a responsibility for data protection. They are obliged to undertake training and have a duty to adhere to our Data Protection policies

General

• To attend the teachers’ meeting once per week
• To be proactive about both your personal and professional development, including attendance and completion of all compulsory training sessions and to actively participate in any training offered
• To undertake other duties as deemed necessary by line manager

Welfare

• All members of the school team are responsible for all aspects of our students safeguarding and welfare in conjunction with the wider school and company management teams

Qualifications (Essential)

• Bachelor’s degree
• TEFLI Status: For example, via a CELTA or equivalent

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Qualified EFL examiner status (Cambridge/IELTS)

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience in administration work (preferably in an ELT environment)
• Experience in developing learner autonomy
• Experience in effective student counselling and tutorials
• Experience in student assessment
• Experience in teaching a variety of levels
• Experience in teaching exam preparation and/or business classes
• Experience in using IWB’s in the classroom
• Experience in working in a customer-facing environment

Competencies

• Ability to develop learner autonomy with students
• Ability to find and present solutions to problems
• Ability to motivate students to achieve goals
• Ability to relate to and build rapport with international students
• Ability to teach effectively, achieve results and inspire students to learn
• Ability to use initiative when required
• Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as a member of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
• Exceptional customer service ethos
• High level of patience and approachability
• Knowledge of IWB programs and educational technology
• Strong attention to detail and high level of data accuracy
• Ability to confidently use Zoom to deliver Online lessons
• Ability to create and maintain a professional online working environment, including a reliable internet connection
• Ability to utilize various online educational tools within browser to enhance student’s learning
• Ability to update SharePoint documents to ensure up-to-date record keeping
• Ability and willingness to be part of a remote team on MS teams and via email.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Climbing
• Lifting up to 50+ pounds 
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Carrying
• Grasping
• Reaching
• Bending
• Visual Acuity
• Color Determination
• Speaking
• Listening

Location

Bogotá, COL

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

Instructors

Kaplan lnternational is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any adjustments or additional support within the recruitment process, please contact us directly.

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