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.