American English Scholar in Egypt

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Amideast is an American non-profit organization established in 1951 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with country offices and programs in the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond. Amideast provides transformational education, training, testing, and exchanges that enable individuals, companies, and international partners to better address 21st-century challenges at home and abroad. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org. PROJECT PURPOSE American Scholars are U.S. experts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). They take on assignments at host institutions overseas to improve English teaching and to build understanding between the people of the United States and the host country. POSITION OVERVIEW The American Scholar will serve as an English language teaching and teacher-upskilling expert at a designated host institution in Egypt. The American Scholar will deliver high-quality English-language instruction for general, academic, or specific purposes; strengthen the professional capabilities of local English-language educators; and support the development of curricula, instructional resources, and sustainable teaching practices. Working in close collaboration with institutional counterparts and the Regional English Language Office, RELO Cairo, the American Scholar will contribute to improved English-language education and foster meaningful intercultural engagement. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. English-Language Teaching Deliver learner-centered English-language instruction for general, academic, or specific purposes, in accordance with the host institution’s priorities and learners’ proficiency levels Plan and facilitate engaging lessons that integrate the development of speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and communicative competence, in a variety of in- person and sometimes virtual modalities Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, learning activities, and assessment tools aligned with program goals, institutional requirements, and learners’ needs Monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and use assessment evidence to adapt instruction and support learning outcomes 2. Teacher Training and Professional Development Design and facilitate practical, evidence-informed professional-development workshops for Egyptian English-language teachers and other relevant educators Provide training in contemporary language-teaching methodologies, lesson planning, classroom management, differentiated instruction, learner engagement, assessment practices, and the purposeful integration of educational technology Model effective instructional strategies and support teachers in applying new approaches through demonstrations, guided practice, peer collaboration, and reflective activities Where appropriate, provide coaching, mentoring, and follow-up support to help participating teachers transfer learning into classroom practice 3. Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Materials Contribute to the design, review, and refinement of English-language curricula, syllabi, course plans, and instructional frameworks in response to host-institution priorities Develop and adapt teaching materials, classroom resources, and learning activities that are appropriate to learners’ contexts, proficiency levels, and intended outcomes If needed, Support the evaluation and selection of textbooks and supplementary resources, taking into account pedagogical quality, relevance, and alignment with learning objectives Assist with the design and review of formative and summative assessments, tests, and assessment rubrics, promoting validity, reliability, transparency, and constructive use of results 4. Enrichment and Intercultural Activities Plan and facilitate extracurricular activities—such as English clubs, debates, summer camps, presentations, and cultural events—that extend language learning beyond formal classroom instruction In coordination with the host institution and relevant program partners, contribute to activities that deepen participants’ understanding of U.S. society and culture while encouraging respectful cross-cultural dialogue 5. Institutional Capacity Building and Collaboration Provide technical advice on English-language program design, instructional practice, teacher development, and approaches to improving teaching and learning Support local counterparts in planning and implementing sustainable improvements that can be maintained and expanded beyond the program Coordinate with the host institution and, RELO Cairo; on educational activities that advance English-language learning, professional exchange, and intercultural understanding Contribute to documenting activities, progress, outcomes, and recommendations in accordance with the host institution’s and program’s reporting requirements QUALIFICATIONS U.S. citizenship is required A master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or a closely related field Relevant experience in the United States and demonstrated familiarity with U.S. educational contexts and culture, supporting informed intercultural engagement Substantial professional experience in English-language teaching, with demonstrated ability to plan and deliver effective instruction for learners Experience designing or facilitating teacher-training activities for English-language educators Knowledge of current TESOL principles, communicative and learner-centered methodologies, curriculum design, and language assessment Strong intercultural communication, collaboration, facilitation, and problem-solving skills, with the flexibility to work effectively in an international educational setting Must be available to relocate to Egypt and commit to the full assignment period of 12 to 24 months Must be willing and able to travel within Egypt as needed 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. Show more Show less