Abroad ESL Teacher for International Language Center Full Time

ILC has been around since 2003 and are established as the only language center in the Amazonas Region in Peru. ILC offers courses in the following languages: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, and Spanish.

ILC operates with recognition from the Peruvian Ministry of Education, as well as with recognition from other universities based here in Peru and internationally. ILC also includes schools of gastronomy, computer science, and information technology.

Abroad ESL Teacher Job Description

Tasks
Teach English in small groups of up to 12 people
Exchange teaching practices and experiences with other national and international teachers to improve the overall quality of education at the school
Represent your culture to improve global understanding and acceptance
Create your own lesson plans and exams, with the guidance of the Academic Director
Work 3 or 6 hours a day with us.
Requirements
Must be at least 20 years old
Native speaker of English with excellent communication skills.
Willing to stay for a minimum of 3months

Preferred Additional Qualifications
Intermediate Spanish Language Proficiency
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Languages
Language Teaching Certifications (TESOL, TEFL , etc)
3 months practical experience teaching

What is the mission of the ILC?

ILC is the only private institute to offer certified language courses in Amazonas and San Martín.

Therefore, an ILC certificate has real meaning for the job prospects of our students. Many of our students need a second language to work as tour guides, to improve business contacts overseas, or to work in a foreign country. Tourism is underdeveloped in Amazonas and San Martín, and English is not widely spoken.

Our aim is to educate, and we like to employ ex-students as teachers where possible.

Is the school affiliated with any religious or spiritual order?

No. ILC is not affiliated with any religious order.

Does the school have its own curriculum?

The school follows a stable curriculum, with tight deadlines regarding materials, structure and examinations. However, teachers are expected to vary from the text and to develop supplementary materials where possible.

We encourage native speakers to make an effort to bring old language books, newspapers, games and magazines to Peru for the school to use as additional materials. We also donate materials to other public schools in Peru. Chachapoyas is two days travel from a foreign language bookstore, so every donated item helps.

Which methods/theories does ILC embrace in Foreign Languages Education?

Grammar plays a central role in all classes, but our methods are interactive, dynamic and focus primarily on speaking and listening – and on communicating only in the target language from day one. This involves more repetition than teaching through decontextualized grammatical exercises, but ensures our students are confident users of the language, not holders of a mere certificate.

Are classes given in a traditional classroom learning environment?

Lessons are provided in fully audio and visual equipped classrooms, in the traditional manner.

However, we also offer foreign language karaoke, weekend conversation clubs, reading materials, computer access with audio and visual activities and a variety of learning games. We also show foreign movies on a regular basis. So there are many informal opportunities to practice the target language, as well.

How many students are enrolled in the school?

Currently, we have around 300 students per month enrolled in the school. This varies seasonally due to vacations in January, February, and August, which are particularly vulnerable to fluctuation.

Are the students children or adults?

We have classes for all ages. We can offer teachers classes comprised of preschoolers, children aged 7-10, teenagers, or adults. Normally, we offer new staff classes of teenagers and adults, in a mixed schedule, with the option to teach children if you wish.

Are the students Quechua Speakers or Spanish speakers?

Amazonas and San Martin has 0.01% Quechua speakers, one of the lowest ratios in Peru. The indigenous peoples in Amazonas speak largely Achuar Huna (also known as Ajuarun), but our students are all speakers of Castellano Spanish.

What type of books and materials are used?

All student books, wordbooks, CDs, rubrics and teacher materials are provided. Teachers are expected to bring their own laptops in order to help with lesson plans and exam creation. However, there is a computer lab on the ILC Campus.