GMAT AND GRE TEST PREPARATION INSTRUCTORS

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region. Amideast has been operating in Lebanon since the 1950’s. It provides different testing, training and scholarships to youth and professionals. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Amideast Lebanon seeks C1 level English-speaking university graduates with relevant teaching experience, to join our team of GMAT and GRE English (Qualitative) and Math (Quantitative) instructors.

Instructors utilize learner-centric methods to provide instruction in Test Preparation to classes of 12-16 students. Our public and contract courses run year-round, with peak periods in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends. The teachers will be expected to teach at least 6 - 12 hours per week, subject to course demand with 2 days off per week, though they may not be consecutive or fall on weekends.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

 Required

• Experience teaching GMAT or GRE prep classes 
• Strong GMAT, GRE or above the 95th percentile
• AP-level knowledge in at least one or more subjects
• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution  
• Extensive knowledge of the field of English language teaching, the communicative approach, and the learner-centered classroom 
• Fluent English proficiency (C1 level)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to adapt to a new culture and learner needs within a different context 
• Flexibility in teaching youth and adults 

 Preferred

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the required field and/or in English language teaching
• 2 years’ minimum classroom English teaching experience 3+ experience in teaching test preparation for GMAT and GRE

 Competencies:  

• Ability to deliver learner-centric GMAT and GRE test preparation classes.
• Provide in-depth instruction on specific question types, including critical reasoning, quantitative comparison, and analytical writing.
• Implement standardized test strategies to improve student performance and time management.
• Utilize technology and adaptive learning tools to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Administer diagnostic tests and give tailored feedback to help students achieve their target scores.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the success of the test preparation program.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to a variety of audiences –including university students and professionals. 
• Ability to work in a team and contribute to overall English language program success.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Punctuality and timeliness in record keeping.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create a productive, inclusive and safe learning environment 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (either on a full time, temporary, or hybrid basis).

• Computer (laptop or desktop)
• Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax

 The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

 Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Positions that involve interaction 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.

Submit your CV to lebanon@amideast.org

All candidates will be required to take an English Language Proficiency Test and to demonstrate their knowledge of the test they will teach.

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