English Instructor

Ruwwad Al Tanmiya and AUB-CCECS Seeking

Part-time or Full-Time Instructors of English for Innovative Vocational Program

For Low-Income Lebanese Youth

Application Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2021

Start Date: May 24, 2021

How to Apply: Submit a CV and one-paragraph statement of interest in the body of the email and send it to

[email protected] with the subject Re:” Tripoli” English instructor

Location: Tripoli

Term of Contract

May –November 2021 (with potential for renewal)

Part-time 6 hours/week for 10-12 weeks (60 hours total)

Full-time 12 hours/week for 10-12 weeks (120 hours total)

Days and Times of Classes to Be Determined

This is a great opportunity to strengthen the capacity of people in need and improve your own skills through professional development.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Lead English class of up to 12-25 participants (age 18-35 years old).
• Coach in basic or advanced English conversational skills.
• Train students in basic or advanced IT-related vocabulary and language.
• Train students in soft skills through conversational skills

Key Characteristics

• Passionate working with disadvantaged communities
• Able to communicate with disadvantaged communities, especially when addressing their needs.
• Student-centered teaching philosophy

Qualifications

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree, preferably in TEFL or English language
• Minimum one year of experience in teaching/training/tutoring (previous experience working with  underprivileged communities would be an added advantage)
• Good presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Good facilitation and time management skills
• Knowledge of soft skills required for workplace readiness
• Fluency in English and Arabic is essential

Background: The Digital Skills Training Program is an innovative vocational training program that gives disadvantaged youth the opportunity to learn transferable skills relevant to the growing international Digital Economy. The program, managed by AUB-CCECS, is in collaboration with “Kayani” in Shtoura and “Ruwwad al Tanmiyah” in Tripoli. The program is supported by the World Food Programme. It provides basic and advanced Digital Skills and English classes for disadvantaged Lebanese youth. Local instructors deliver the training under the supervision of the AUB faculty.