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Prospective Teacher InformationThe teaching staff of the ALC is made up of native speakers of English, as well as experienced Moroccan teachers. All teachers, regardless of nationality, hold university degrees and in most cases advanced degrees and/or certificates of training in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
Who are we looking for?A qualified applicant must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university. In addition, the ideal candidate should have: Experience in the teaching of English as a Foreign or Second Language. A certificate in the TEFL or TESL. Some knowledge of French and/or Arabic. Experience living abroad, or at least ability to adapt to different cultures and people. (for non-Moroccans) An interest in Moroccan or Middle Eastern Culture and/or the Arabic language. (for non-Moroccans) Lastly, by Moroccan law, individuals 60 years of age or over cannot be issued work permits. For non-native speakers of English, a TOEFL or Institutional TOEFL score of at least 550.
EmploymentFull time teachers usually have 18-24 contact hours per week during the main terms. Work is mainly English teaching in the classroom, but may include facilitating activities such as film presentations, the student drama group, or other student activities. Most teaching takes place on weekday afternoons, evenings and Saturday morning and afternoons.Teachers new to Morocco are asked to arrive in advance of the term with time to find housing and participate in orientation and training. All new teachers are required to attend the orientation program prior to their first term teaching. This years start date for new teachers from abroad is September 15, 2008.
Salary and BenefitsFull-time salaries offered by the ALC Rabat usually allow teachers to live comfortably in Rabat* and are commensurate with experience. Salaries are in Moroccan dirhams, but foreign nationals may convert their earnings to foreign currency once they have been working in Morocco for 3 months. In addition to the basic salary, all teachers are offered medical insurance for a modest fee, which covers 80% of most medical and certain dental expenses. Other benefits include paid sick time (30 hours of sick pay per year), vacation pay, and financial support for courses in Moroccan Dialect, Standard Arabic, or French. These are taught either at the center or at a recognized school in Rabat. In addition, free internet/e-mail access, free access to our library, and a discount at the ALC Rabat bookstore are provided.How to ApplyA job application to the ALC Rabat should include the following:- the on-line application form (click here) or the regular application form available at the ALC reception in the main office - a CV - a passport-style photo or front page of passport (scanned) - a letter telling us about yourself , including briefly why you would like to teach at the ALC. - letters of reference (university and/or job references) - a photocopy of your university diploma(s) and any other relevant certificates. These can be either submitted by email, or if candidates are local, at the ALC reception in the main office. See the Contact Us page for details. A personal interview is generally required as part of the hiring process. Interviewing is often done at the TESOL Conference, which takes place in early spring in various North American cities. Applications for the academic year beginning in fall are accepted starting in the previous January. |
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