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The Yemen-America Language Institute (YALI), established in 1975 by the U.S. Embassy in Yemen, is a high profile English language institute with average enrollments exceeding 2,500 students per term and peak enrollments of up to 3,500 students. With a multinational staff of approximately 30 employees and 70 teachers, YALI is operated by the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies (YCMES) through a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Embassy in Yemen.

Eight 5-week terms are conducted annually in addition to two 4-week summer terms especially dedicated to teenagers (aged from 10 to 17). Classes are held daily, Saturday through Wednesday, and supplemental learning activities are conducted on Thursdays. Facilities are located in a garden-like setting and include four buildings with 40 classrooms, a self-access multi-media lab, and a 48-station computer lab.

The YCMES/YALI is therefore seeking qualified K-12 ESL teachers to teach English as a Second/Foreign Language to teenagers (Academic Year 2009-2010 and/or Summer 2010).
All contracts are full-time positions


Summary of Responsibilities

• Teaches English courses to teenagers aged from 10 to 17, following established YALI guidelines and using acceptable communicative language teaching strategies and methodologies. Maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to optimal learning. (50-75%)

• Monitors, assesses, and evaluates student work and progress. (10-15%)

• Prepares reports and lessons plans, supplemental materials and activities, quizzes as required. Maintains an up-to-date record of lesson plans, student attendance and grade records, according to YALI procedures. (5%)

• Contributes to the curriculum and test development activities, as directed. (0-20%)

• Assists in miscellaneous administrative duties related to the effective operation of a language institute. (0-5%)

• As a native speaker, serves as a resource to new and less experienced instructors in developing their teaching skills and as a resource on the English language and American culture to all instructors who are not native speakers or who are less familiar with American culture.


Compensation - 1 year contract:
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, starting from $18,000/year
• Housing accommodation for the duration of the employment with YALI
• Round-trip plane ticket offered with a one-year contract, if purchased through the YCMES
• One-month severance paid at the end of a one-year contract
• Visa and all visa extensions in Yemen
• Use of YCMES services, such as airport pickup (upon first arrival and final departure), laundry, internet, etc.
• Orientation and cultural activities as offered by the YCMES

Qualifications and desirable skills
• MA or BA in ESL, MA or BA in Education, Linguistics or English with ESOL certification
• Teaching experience in a K-12 environment
• Flexibility to work in a diverse and multicultural work environment
• Great organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and computer usage
• Only American and Canadian nationals will be considered for this position

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to employment@ycmes.org with English Teacher for Youth Program as the subject.

Teachers will be hired on a rolling basis, starting from November 2009.