Online Intern Teacher (TEFL/TESOL)
We are offering an opportunity for teacher trainees to gain experience teaching online: to fulfill teaching practice (practicum/internship) requirements for certificate or degree programs, to gain more virtual classroom experience to further their teaching career, and to have the opportunity to observe professionally-taught lessons in conjunction with teaching practice.
Online instruction occurs in a live video format (on Zoom) so that students can interact with their instructor and peers, doing partner and group work and participating in all-class discussions. Our live online courses are non-credit bearing and are designed to help our international students improve their English-speaking skills. The majority of our students are high school-aged.
As an Online Intern Teacher, you will teach speaking-focused English as a Foreign Language lessons to groups of international students. We will provide you with the following:
- Training on how to teach effectively in an online setting.
- The curriculum and full lesson plans. It may be possible to design your own lesson plans based on our lesson objectives if required by your certificate- or degree-awarding institution (lesson plan approval required).
- The opportunity to record the lessons, if needed, to allow for self-reflection and/or institutional feedback.
- Additional, recorded lessons taught by professional instructors for your observation (if needed).
- A certificate at the completion of your practice experience that includes the number of practice teaching hours completed.
Schedule
Each course is 10 hours and are held as one-hour or two-hour classes. Some may be held weekly, some may be held twice a week, etc. over the course of several weeks.
Classes are generally held between the hours of 10:00am-2:30pm EST / 7:00am-11:30am PST on weekdays.
Interns are scheduled based on their availability. Class days, times, and weeks are subject to enrollment.
Minimum Time Requirement
The internship length is a minimum of 15 hours, including at least 5 hours of observing classes taught by professional teachers and at least 10 hours of teaching practice. Because this is an unpaid internship, students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor to determine if this opportunity is eligible for academic credit. If fulfilling required practice hours for a certificate or degree program, teaching hour requirements may vary by institution.
Intern Responsibilities
- Deliver well-prepared online English as a Foreign Language lessons to diverse classrooms of international students in a professional and engaging manner
- Review the provided curriculum to adequately prepare for each lesson; prepare to supplement the curriculum with additional materials, as appropriate
- Practice appropriate classroom management techniques to ensure a safe, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for all students
- Collaborate with the Head Office regarding instructional methods and the curriculum
- Complete online training and attend an orientation session
- Take attendance daily
- Maintain frequent and professional communication with the Head Office