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French Language Teacher (part time)

atUnited Nations (UN)
Result of Service

1. Language course students meet the standards for speaking, reading, writing and understanding the target language as determined by the end-of-term examinations.
UN staff contribute to the General Assembly's mandate on multilingualism by gaining competence in the language.
UN staff are successful in the UN Language Proficiency Examination (https://hr.un.org/page/language-proficiency-examination-lpe)

Work Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Expected duration

4.5 months

Duties and Responsibilities
BACKGROUND: To promote multilingualism in the United Nations, language courses are offered in the six official UN languages. The UN in Bangkok engages professional language teachers on a part-time basis as individual contractors. Working hours vary depending on the number of classes offered in a given term. A typical course schedule might include two 90-minute sessions per week for a sixteen-week term.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The main duties and responsibilities include:
  • Evaluating level of students taking placement tests at the beginning of the semester;
  • Planning semester curriculum and preparing lesson plans for each class; sharing the course work in advance with students through a defined online platform;
  • Leading scheduled in-class sessions and supervising activities using a variety of instructional methods serving to enhance students' ability to learn, and creating an energetic, engaged environment; making necessary adjustments based on students' understanding and response;
  • Conducting distance learning sessions by using a defined online meeting platform and equipment;
  • Reinforcing learning by giving assignments and activities to students to be completed outside of the classroom;
  • Facilitating and engaging actively in class discussions, ensuring that all students are participating and interacting with one another. Using opportunities to shape discussion, and answering specific questions raised by students;
  • Adjusting curriculum and session plans, including assessment methods, to meet the needs of individual and organizational goals. Collaborating with the ESCAP Learning Centre to update periodically learning materials and reference aids used in the ESCAP Language Programme;
  • Aligning, where possible, course material to incorporate various aspects of the United Nations context;
introducing cultural aspects to classes for richer understanding and appreciation;
  • Keeping attendance data updated each student/course throughout the semester; displaying effective classroom management in organization of lessons, presentation, interaction with student, and content knowledge and relevance ;participating in outreach efforts to promote multilingualism and the ESCAP Language Programme;
  • Carrying out needs analyses and designing special-purpose courses to meet specific needs as requested by the ESCAP Learning Centre.
Qualifications/special skills

1. Academic Qualifications : First level or advanced university degree in language teaching, languages, linguistics, education or related field, or relevant diploma/certification in teaching of foreign language.
At least three years of professional experience teaching of foreign language to adult learners, preferably in an occupational/institutional setting.
Experience in teaching all levels is highly desirable.
Experience in developing specialized courses is an advantage.
Experience working in a multicultural environment is an asset.

Languages

Native speaker of French, and fluency in English is required.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

Experience required
  • 3 years
Salary
  • Negotiable
Job function
  • Teaching / Training
Job type
  • Full-time
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