Teaching Assistant ( With Visa Sponsorship , Qatar)
Website Teaching Assistant
Job Details
Qualification | Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or ELT from a reputably accredited university/program (Distance and Blended degrees are not accepted. On-campus degrees are required.) |
Industry | Private |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Work Hours | 8 Hours |
Salary | QAR 6000 To QAR 8000 Per Month |
Duties & Responsibilities
Basic FunctionW and Responsibility:
- Provide one-to-one tutoring and small-group activities online and/or in person.
- Oversee and encourage the use of the university learning resources including printed, audio-visual, and computer-based equipment, and other learning support methods and materials as they are developed.
CharacteristicDuties and Responsibilities:
Preparation:
- Prepare paper and online support material to be used in support and review sessions.
Administration:
- Assist at-risk students by informing them of their status, monitoring their attendance, and developing their language acquisition skills.
- Market Success Zone services to enhance the performance of students registered in all foundation courses.
- Chart learners’ second language acquisition in their English classes to their major coursework whether they are in an Arabic or English stream major by formulating an independent language learning plan.
- Enhance student success through increasing motivation and developing their confidence and soft skills.
- Coach learners in specific areas of need in second language acquisition, for example, self-monitoring, memorizing new vocabulary, and/or seeking out conversational practice activities.
- Provide access to physical and online resources that learners can use to develop their second language learning strategies.
- Update SharePoint and Blackboard on a regular basis to reflect the services and student visits.
- Provide workshops online and in class on soft skills and language acquisition skills.
- Participate in organizing and planning extra-curricular student initiatives and events that enhance student success and the acquisition of English skills.
- Provide online and in-class instruction when needed.
Communication:
- Communicate with learners about their individualstatus ad progress in second language acquisition so that learners can see the progress they are making over time.
- Liaise with the Foundation Program StudentAffairs Section, Student Learning Support Center, Student Placement and progress committee, and Special Needs Support Center.
- Counsel students who struggle with their English language classes in terms of motivation, participation, and/or expectations.
Assessment
- Report on the attendanceand performance of students bi-weekly, monthly, or by end of the semester based on the data required.
- Evaluate the efficiency of academic support services through student participation, surveys, focus groups, etc.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or ELT from a reputably accredited university/program (Distance and Blended degrees are not accepted. On-campus degrees are required.)
- Experience in tutoring at the high school or tertiary level, student support, testing and assessment, instructional technology, and curriculum and materials development.
- Ability to adapt to and participate in different cultures and learning environments.
- The ability to contribute to an innovative and challenging academic instructional program is an asset.
- Ability to work independently, and/or in a group setting both online and on campus.
- Proficient in Information Communication Technology.
- Holding professional teacher certification is preferable (e.g. CELTA, DELTA, Trinity College, etc…)
Required Documents
Academic:
- Current Curriculum Vitae with a Cover letter.
- Teaching, research, and service philosophy.
- Three referees’ contact information (physical and email addresses as well their telephone contact).
- Copy of highest earned credential (transcript of highest degree if graduated from an institution where course work was completed. However, if no course work was completed, a copy of the certified letter from the registrar of your highest credential granting institution regarding your highest academic degree).
- Any additional documentation that you feel is relevant to your application.
Benefits
Academic:
- A three-year renewable contract.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Tax-free salary.
- Furnished accommodation in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Air tickets for a faculty member and dependents in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Educational allowance for candidates’ children (eligible candidates only) in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Private health care and health insurance in accordance with QU HR policies.
- Annual leave in accordance with QU HR policies.
- End-of-contract indemnity.