Amideast is a leading American non-profit organization engaged in international education, training and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa.
Founded in 1951, Amideast in its early years focused on promoting U.S. study to students in the MENA region and managing U.S. scholarships and exchanges such as the flagship Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
Location:
Jordan - Amman | Address:
Amman, | Posting Date:
01/12/2026 |
SUMMARY
Amideast seeks professional English Language Instructors to deliver high-quality, General and Specialized American English instruction for military personnel as part of a U.S.-government–funded Military English Language Training (ELT) Program in Jordan. Instructors deliver intensive classroom-based instruction, assess student progress, provide academic counseling, and maintain required documentation in accordance with program standards. This position operates in a structured military training environment and requires professionalism, discretion, and cultural sensitivity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver English language instruction based on the approved ELT curriculum (e.g., Defense Language Institute English Language Center or equivalent) in reading, writing, listening, and speaking
- Prepare and execute lesson plans tailored to student needs, proficiency levels, and course goals
- Assign, evaluate, and provide feedback on homework, quizzes, and assessments
- Assess students through formative and summative methods
- Track, document, and report student attendance, performance, and academic progress in required student records
- Provide feedback, academic counseling, and remedial support to students needing additional instruction
- Participate in instructor meetings, professional development, and reporting as directed
- Design and adapt supplementary instructional materials as needed to support curriculum and learning outcomes
- Apply sound ESL/EFL methodology to support student development in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and preparing them for required English proficiency testing and progression standards
- Adhere to program, cultural, and professional standards appropriate to a military training environment, maintaining professional instructor–student relationships and complying with all program requirements
Work Schedule and Conditions
The contract is with Amideast Headquarters. Daily assignments are set for instructors Sunday through Thursday, where a duty day includes instruction, lesson preparation, student support, documentation, and meetings. Instruction takes place at designated training facilities; instructors must be present on site as required, with transportation provided by Amideast to and from the sites. Travel, housing arrangements, and necessary security coordination are provided.
Required Qualifications
- Native or near-native proficiency in English, with strong spoken and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, ESL/EFL, Linguistics, English, Education, or a related field
- A minimum of 5 years of experience delivering English language instruction to adult learners across CEFR levels A1–C2
- TESL, TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent internationally recognized English language teaching certification, or a minimum of 10 years of documented EFL teaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to plan lessons, manage classrooms, and assess adult learners at varying proficiency levels
- Ability to work effectively in a structured, performance-driven training environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and reporting
- Flexibility, professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and commitment to program objectives
- Familiarity with standardized testing, test preparation, and performance-based assessment
- Master’s degree or graduate-level coursework in TESOL, Education, Applied Linguistics, or a related discipline is highly valued
- Experience working with the Military teaching the DLIELC American Language Course textbooks is preferred
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants should submit:
- A brief cover letter outlining relevant ESL/EFL, adult education, and international experience
