EFL Instructor, Military Setting in the UAE
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Company Job Details Diplomatic Language Services (DLS) began providing foreign language training to Foreign Service Officers and other USG personnel in 1986, and we have continuously expanded our offerings since.
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Diplomatic Language Services (DLS) began providing foreign language training to Foreign Service Officers and other USG personnel in 1986, and we have continuously expanded our offerings since.
Based in the Washington, DC area, DLS is a growing and dynamic organization offering career growth potential.
DLS is currently seeking an experienced instructor of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) for an English language training program in the UAE.
Project involves teaching adult students in a military setting.
Instruction is based on an existing curriculum.
Start date: August or September of 2026.
Per client requirements, instructor must be a US citizen.
Instructor must also be in possession of a valid US driver's license.
Instructor Responsibilities
- Develop weekly lesson plans;
- Conduct classes while maintaining a student-centered classroom;
- Administer periodic curriculum-based skills assessment and testing (oral and written);
- Conduct laboratory sessions (computer/multimedia);
- Maintain student performance, attendance and academic records on a daily/weekly basis;
- Conduct student counseling sessions;
- Attend team meetings at request of supervisors and/or management;
- Participate in additional projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High level of English proficiency;
- Master's degree in TESOL or similar field and one year of professional experience teaching ESL/EFL to adults;
- 2+ years of experience teaching adult learners;
- Experience teaching overseas;
- High level of intercultural competence and adaptability
- Proven ability to work well in a collaborative, team environment;
- Well organized and able to deliver lesson plan clearly;
- Ability to maintain professional appearance, demeanor, and classroom environment;
- Understanding of the importance of adherence to all worksite rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in the Middle East;
- Experience in military training environments.
- To apply, please submit your resume, date of availability, and salary requirements.
- No phone calls, please.
- DLS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
- WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO PERSONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, CREED, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, MARITAL STATUS, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, AGE, VETERAN STATUS OR DISABILITY.
- WE PROHIBIT RETALIATION AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WHO BRING FORTH ANY COMPLAINT TO THE EMPLOYER OR THE GOVERNMENT.
- DLS IS A MEMBER OF DHS E-VERIFY PROGRAM.
Company
Diplomatic Language Services (DLS) is a 25-year old company based in the Washington, DC metro area that provides language and cultural training and other related language services to US government and commercial clients.
DLS is a fast-growing and dynamic organization offering exceptional career potential.
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