Overview of position:
The instructor is responsible for teaching assigned classes in accordance with Berlitz instruction principles (Method？); for maintaining student class records and fulfilling administrative duties within their instructor position as required or requested by the MI/DoS; and for participating in professional development activities. In liaison with the MI/DoS, the instructor is further responsible for counseling students, providing effective feedback and advice; recommending appropriate products services to meet customers' needs; and consulting with the MI/DoS with regards to the design and/or delivery of programs in accordance with their enhanced product knowledge. All job functions are to be completed within the framework provided by the negotiated agreements.
Key areas of responsibility:
? Deliver lessons in accordance with Berlitz teaching principles (Method？); and focused on the interests and needs of the students, working with private students and groups of differing sizes at the Franchise Language Center (FLC) and at off-site locations
? Integrate learning technology into teaching programs, as required by the curriculum
? Keep student records and pedagogical cards up-to-date as required or requested
? Fulfill ongoing responsibilities to customers as required by the Berlitz Learning Cycle
? assessing existing and prospective customers' level of proficiency
? providing evaluation for progress reports and certificates
? delivering counseling sessions to students in liaison with the MI/DoS and based on above mentioned forms
? recommending improvements to the students' programs, in liaison with the MI/DoS
? distributing and collecting feedback forms
? Maintain an impeccable customer focus in the delivery of all duties
? Can be asked to help promote FLC activities to customers
? Actively participate in own professional self-development plan, directed and supported by the MI/DoS, including lesson observations, peer observations, workshops, etc.
? Careful use of instructional and center resource materials
Qualifications / Related Experience
? Educated native proficiency / near-native fluency in the language s/he will teach
? Cultural sensitivity
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
? Successful completion of the Berlitz instructor training (IQP)
? One of the following minimum degrees or the equivalent:
? English: Associate Degree
? German: Abitur
? Relevant work experience, preferred
? Teaching experience and/or qualifications desired, but not essential
? Ability to communicate in local language desired