Online English Teacher – American English | TEFL​/TESOL​/Qualified Teacher

Elite Global Academy is an international online English school providing live, teacher-led English lessons to children, teenagers and adults around the world.

As we continue to expand our
American English programmes
, we are looking for qualified, professional and engaging English teachers with
native-level American English proficiency and a clear American accent
to join our international teaching team.

Teachers based in the
United States
, as well as qualified educators based internationally who have strong experience teaching American English, are particularly encouraged to apply.

You will deliver live online English lessons via Zoom to international students across a range of ages and proficiency levels.

Lessons are offered on both an
individual and small-group basis
and typically last:

• 30 minutes
• 45 minutes
• 60 minutes

Our programmes focus on developing practical English communication skills, including:

• Speaking and conversational confidence
• American English pronunciation
• Vocabulary development
• Reading and writing
• Academic English where appropriate

Although our students range from young learners to adults, we are particularly interested in teachers who have experience working with
children and teenagers
.

• Deliver engaging, structured and interactive English lessons via Zoom
• Teach American English pronunciation, vocabulary and language conventions
• Teach individual students and small groups
• Adapt lessons to students' ages, abilities and learning objectives
• Help students develop confidence and fluency in spoken English
• Support students with grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and pronunciation
• Create a positive, encouraging and professional online classroom environment
• Prepare appropriately for scheduled lessons
• Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance
• Build positive and consistent relationships with students
• Maintain a professional standard of communication with the school

Candidates should have:

• Native-level American English proficiency
• A
  clear and natural American accent
• Minimum2 years of relevant teaching experience
• Experience teaching English online
• Experience teaching children and/or teenagers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using Zoom and online teaching tools
• A reliable internet connection
• A suitable professional environment for online teaching
• A punctual, organised and dependable approach to scheduled lessons

Candidates should hold
at least one recognised teaching or English-language teaching qualification
.

• US State Teaching License or Teaching Credential
• ESL / ESOL teaching certification
• ELL – English Language Learner endorsement
• ESL / ESOL endorsement attached to a state teaching licence
• TESOL certification
• TEFL certification
• TESL certification
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in English
• MA TESOL
• Degree in Linguistics, Language Education or a related discipline
• Other recognised US teaching or English-language education qualifications

• QTS – Qualified Teacher Status
• PGDE or equivalent recognised teacher-training qualification
• CELTA – Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• DELTA – Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Trinity CertTESOL
• Trinity DipTESOL
• TEFL or TESOL certification
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in English
• MA TESOL
• Degree in Linguistics or Language Education
• Other recognised UK teaching or English-language teaching qualifications

Equivalent internationally recognised qualifications will also be considered.

A formal TEFL/CELTA qualification is not required where the candidate already holds a recognised professional teaching licence, QTS, PGCE, Education degree, or equivalent teaching credential and has relevant English-teaching experience.

We would particularly welcome candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Teaching American English
• Teaching English to young learners
• Teaching teenagers
• Teaching international students
• Online ESL / EFL teaching
• One-to-one English tuition
• Small-group teaching
• Conversational English
• American English pronunciation
• Academic English
• Exam preparation
• IELTS or TOEFL…