English Language Instructor (Iraq)

SCOPE OF WORK

The English Language Instructor will provide high-quality English language instruction to assigned students and program participants in support of Amideast Iraq’s English language programs. The instructor is responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that meet curriculum goals and respond to students’ learning needs; preparing course materials, lesson plans, and course logs; maintaining accurate attendance and progress records; assessing student work and providing timely feedback; and communicating professionally with students, supervisors, and program staff. The instructor will also support program quality by submitting required reports and materials on time, participating in teacher orientation, meetings, training, professional development activities, and program planning sessions, and teaching in-person or online courses as needed through Amideast’s approved learning platforms.


PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 
December 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027


LEVEL OF EFFORT
Candidate is expected to deliver a maximum of 50 hours per month under the projects CUE Strategic Pathway to Excellence (SPE), CUE Investing in Women’s Leadership and English Language Excellence (IWLELE), English Teacher Leadership Initiative (ETLI). The contract will continue through September 30, 2027, for work assigned as program/clients' needs to arise, with no established minimum or guaranteed hours throughout the IC Agreement.


WORK TO BE PERFORMED
• Provide quality English language instruction for all assigned courses, tailored to individual student needs
• Prepare relevant lesson plans and course logs in advance of the scheduled lessons taught based on curriculum goals and content
• Provide any requested materials, reports, plans, and notes within the specified timeframe
• Plan any supplemental materials needed to enhance courses
• Follow the designated instructional plan and schedule for the course
• Provide feedback to supervisors when necessary
• Communicate with students about advanced notice of upcoming projects, assignments, graduations, surveys and changes to schedules as required by the EL Manager or direct supervisor; 
• Maintain students’ attendance records
• Submit a report on class progress during the program when necessary 
• Participate in program strategy and planning sessions
• Correct homework, exams, quizzes, progress reports, and all assignments in a timely fashion
• Conduct student conferences when necessary
• Assist in EL program planning and curriculum development
• Attend teacher orientation, initial training, and teacher meetings as required
• Participate in teacher professional development sessions, based on prior notice and agreement with supervisor
• Plan and teach online courses, when needed, through Amideast’s distance learning platform
• Provide confirmation of program updates, course instructions, and other written communication in a timely manner to the EL Manager or direct supervisor


The Independent Contractor must meet the following qualifications:  
 
Required 
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, TESOL, TEFL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field
• TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, DELTA, PCELT, or other recognized English language teaching certifications
• Demonstrated experience teaching English language courses to adult learners or diverse student groups
• Strong knowledge of English language teaching methodology, lesson planning, classroom management, and student assessment
• Ability to prepare instructional materials, maintain accurate attendance and progress records, and submit required reports on time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Ability to work professionally with students, colleagues, supervisors, and program staff in a multicultural environment
• Ability to adapt and collaborate effectively in response to unforeseen changes in program design
 
Preferred 
• MA in Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or related qualifications
• Experience teaching English in an international education, nonprofit, or language training organization
• Experience teaching online or blended courses using learning management systems or virtual classroom platforms
• Knowledge of curriculum development, supplemental materials design, and learner-centered instructional approaches


DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Payment is contingent on submission of satisfactory deliverables after review by Amideast
• Candidate will receive payment by the end of the month upon successfully delivering required services and submitting necessary documentation (timesheet). necessary documentations (timesheet invoice)


LOCATION
· Amideast Erbil Office, Amideast Online Virtual Classrooms, Offsite Client Venues


BUDGET
· Consultant hourly rate: $21



Contractors that interact with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.