EFL Teacher – Online

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Conduct online English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classes via Zoom and MLA’s exclusive teaching platform.

• Instruct students in General English, Cambridge Exam Preparation, or Work Skills based on experience and program requirements.

• Equip learners aged 11–18 for A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, and C1 Advanced examinations.

• Foster practical communication abilities through collaborative projects, role-plays, debates, and presentations.

• Deliver General English courses utilizing MLA’s Task-Based Learning syllabus, lesson plans, and instructional materials.

• Offer feedback on language usage and communication proficiency.

• Manage classrooms with up to 15 students.

• Be available for standby sessions and provide coverage for online lessons on short notice when necessary.

• Utilize standby time for lesson preparation and other teaching-related tasks when not required for cover.

• Participate in paid training scheduled between 12 and 19 November 2026.

• Teach within the online program from 23 November 2026 to 9 June 2027.

• Potentially continue teaching students in person at MLA summer schools in the UK or USA.

• May take on Assistant Director of Studies or Director of Studies responsibilities, subject to qualifications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience teaching EFL to groups in an online setting.

• Demonstrated experience with young learners.

• Confidence in teaching lower-level language learners.

• Level 5 TEFL qualification with an observed Teaching Practice component or its equivalent.

• Familiarity with online teaching platforms, video conferencing tools, and educational technologies.

• English proficiency at the CEFR C2 level.

• Eligibility to work in the UK and/or USA.

• Two satisfactory professional references, including one from a current employer or relevant referee.

• Ability to pass a satisfactory background or safeguarding check appropriate for the role.

• For UK positions, acceptable right-to-work documentation such as a UK passport, Frontier Worker Permit, Settled Status, or appropriate work visa.

• For USA positions, US citizenship or valid US work authorization is required.

• Desirable: experience teaching Cambridge examination classes or task-based learning to teenagers.

• Desirable: at least two years of experience in teaching EFL online, with young learners, or both.

• Desirable: experience in summer school settings.

• Availability Monday to Friday from 15:30 to 20:00 Italian local time (CET/CEST).

• Ability to remain accessible and reachable for standby sessions.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

🏝️ Benefits

• A fixed online schedule with guaranteed teaching hours.

• Full-time summer position offering competitive pay rates.

• Meals and accommodation provided for residential summer staff.

• Compensation for training sessions.

• Continuous professional development and CPD program.

• Opportunities to gain experience in academic management.

• Potential €2 per hour completion bonus for teachers who successfully fulfill an MLA summer contract of at least two weeks.

• GBP 150 Returner Bonus for returning instructors who complete a full UK summer contract of at least four weeks.

• Guaranteed paid hours during scheduled working weeks.

• Structured syllabus and program-specific teaching resources.

• Training and support tailored to the program delivered.

• Pathway to teaching and academic management roles in summer schools.

• Continuity of work with MLA students from the online course into the summer experience.