The facts about Berlitz:

More than 145 years of experience

For more than 145 years, the name Berlitz has stood for outstanding, high-

quality services in the sectors of language services and seminar provision.

As an instructor in particular, you benefit from our sound business

knowledge as the result of much successful cooperation with recognized

partners from industry and academia, including several universities and other

institutes of learning, in addition to numerous well-known companies.

More than 650 language schools in more than 70 countries: these are not only

the impressive facts of our global presence, but also offer you as an instructor a global network for continuing education, if and as required.

Irrespective of where in the world you are coming from, you will be supporting people to improve their language and skills with Berlitz – lessons and service provisions are always of the same high standard of quality.

 

The difference of Berlitz from others:

Method-based language training

Millions of satisfied language students worldwide cannot be wrong – the Berlitz Method®, exclusively offered by us, allows students to acquire languages in a more vivid and, more importantly, more efficient manner.

The main characteristic of this ‘natural approach’ is the emphasis on lively dialogue in

the target language. It goes without saying that grammar cannot be left out entirely.

However, as Berlitz training means that all in-class communication takes place in the

target language, grammatical rules are learned intuitively first, prior to any explanation.

At a glance: the seven fundamental principles of the Berlitz Method®:

• Consistent communication in the target language

• No translation

• Native-speaking instructors

• Active involvement of all participants

• Adequate progression

• Positively worded correction

• Inductive teaching of grammar

The core advantages can also be summarised in seven points:

• Focus on active speaking

• Maximum practical relevance

• Target-oriented lessons based on latest educational findings

• Learner autonomy

• All types of learning are addressed

• Greatest efficiency in speed and sustainability

• Consistent guidance through the learning process

 

Our Berlitz instructors:

as part of our quality assurance and in order to ensure that your language training is of the highest quality, Berlitz only recruits native-speaking instructors, specially trained and with experience, who will help students to speedily improve towards their desired language outcome. Some highlights of how we recruit instructors:

• A local Assessment Centre ensures the careful selection of suitable instructors and

guarantees their quality.

• New instructors receive intensive training prior to taking up teaching (Teaching At Berlitz Initial

Training). In this course, they are trained in the Berlitz Method, made familiar with the

teaching materials and techniques as well as classroom management.

• All of our instructors have a university degree and/or a background in industry with xperience in the further education sector together with certificates in foreign language teaching are further additional qualifications.

• Every training program is implemented by a ‘core instructor’, assisted by further instructors if required.

The Local Instructional Supervisor of each Berlitz Centre regularly conducts quality and ensures a continuous process of professional development with regards teaching methods.

Whether at a Berlitz center or at the client premise, Berlitz instructors deliver lessons using

the Berlitz Method® and facilitate the achievement of language goals. In order to ensure this at all times, Berlitz instructors are exclusively native speakers, specially trained and experienced – making them an integral part of the promise of quality made to clients and course participants. In achieving this, Berlitz has the following approach:

• Recruitment locally and abroad

• Instructors with intercultural know‐how

• Predominantly with a business background

• Intensive training in the Berlitz Method®, Berlitz course materials, teaching methods and classroom management

• Guarantee of quality through continuous teaching evaluation

Berlitz KSA looks forward to considering your application!

Overview of position:

The instructor is responsible for teaching assigned classes in accordance with Berlitz instruction principles (Method^®); for maintaining student class records and fulfilling administrative duties within their instructor position as required or requested by the Country Manager of Instruction (CMI); and for participating in professional development activities. In liaison with the CMI, the instructor is further responsible for counseling students, providing effective feedback and advice; recommending appropriate products services to meet customers' needs; and consulting with the CMI with regards to the design and/or delivery of programs in accordance with their enhanced product knowledge. All job functions are to be completed within the framework provided by the negotiated agreements.

 

Key areas of responsibility:

·        Deliver lessons in accordance with Berlitz teaching principles (Method®); and focused on the interests and needs of the students, working with private students and groups of differing sizes at the Language Center (LC) and at off-site locations 

·        Integrate learning technology into teaching programs, as required by the curriculum

·        Keep student records and pedagogical cards up-to-date as required or requested

·        Fulfill ongoing responsibilities to customers as required by the Berlitz Learning Cycle

o   assessing existing and prospective customers' level of proficiency

o   providing evaluation for progress reports and certificates

o   delivering counseling sessions to students in liaison with the CMI and based on above mentioned forms

o   recommending improvements to the students' programs, in liaison with the CMI

o   distributing and collecting feedback forms

·        Maintain an impeccable customer focus in the delivery of all duties

·        Can be asked to help promote LC activities to customers 

·        Actively participate in own professional self-development plan, directed and supported by the CMI, including lesson observations, peer observations, workshops, etc.

·        Careful use of instructional and center resource materials

 

Qualifications / Related Experience

·        Educated native proficiency / fluency in the language s/he will teach

·        Cultural sensitivity

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·        Successful completion of the Berlitz instructor training (IQP)

·        One of the following minimum degrees or the equivalent:

o   English:     Associate Degree

o   French:      Baccalauréat 

o   German:    Abitur

o   Italian:       Maturità 

o   Spanish:    Bachillerato

oTurkish: Lisanse

For other languages, an equivalent of university degree.

·        Relevant work experience, preferred

·        Teaching experience and/or qualifications desired, but not essential