Language Teacher, Spanish
Quick answer
The United Nations is hiring a Language Teacher, Spanish, in NEW YORK to teach Spanish as a foreign or second language, develop and teach courses, and manage the Spanish Language Programme. The position is funded by the Regular Budget and is for an initial period of one year.
- Role
- Language Teacher, Spanish
- Organization
- United Nations Language and Communications Training Unit (LCTU) of the Capacity Development and Operational Training Service (CDOTS), Department of Operational Support (DOS)
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
Teaching Spanish as a foreign or second language at all levels and for all skills, developing and teaching face-to-face, blended, and online courses, and managing the Spanish Language Programme.
What you'll do
- Teaching Spanish as a foreign or second language at all levels and for all skills
- Developing and teaching face-to-face, blended, and online courses
- Designing and delivering communication skills courses tailored to the specific needs of United Nations offices, departments, and agencies
- Managing the Spanish Language Programme
- Setting and managing programme objectives in line with the objectives of the LCTU
What it takes
- An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in language area studies, language teaching, applied linguistics, communication or education/pedagogy or related fields
- A minimum of 500 training contact hours in the areas of teaching Spanish as a second or foreign language, technology language area studies, curriculum development for adults, language examination design, communication or education/pedagogy
- A minimum of five years of experience, teaching Spanish as a foreign or second language to adults in a multi-cultural setting
- Experience in curriculum development, language examination design, and/or teacher training for adult Spanish learning
- Experience developing and teaching online Spanish courses, using a variety of web 2.0 tools such as learning management systems, online collaboration tools and/or social media platforms to teach Spanish as a foreign language
- Experience teaching to learners at expert levels (equivalent to C1 or C2 in CEFR, or UN Level IV)
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in language area studies, language teaching, applied linguistics, communication or education/pedagogy, and a minimum of five years of experience teaching Spanish as a foreign or second language to adults.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by clicking on the job opening link provided.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in NEW YORK and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Language and Communications Training Unit (LCTU) of the Capacity Development and Operational Training Service (CDOTS), Department of Operational Support (DOS)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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